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Are gyms open on the Early May Bank Holiday 2025?

Are gyms open on the Early May Bank Holiday 2025?

Scottish Sun02-05-2025

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GYMS are always popular in the build-up to the summer months as Brits start working on their ideal beach bodies.
However, fitness enthusiasts may have to take a break as several major chains will be adjusting their hours on the Early May Bank Holiday.
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Some gyms will be adjusting their hours over the bank holiday
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However, some clubs will remain open for hardcore fitness fanatics
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The Gym Group
Unlike many gym chains in the UK, the Gym Group's branches are open 24/7.
This allows customers to work out at any time of their choosing.
Its gyms will remain open to customers on the Early May Bank Holiday.
Bannatyne's
Founded by Scottish business mogul and Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne, Bannatyne Health Clubs are one of the UK's most fashionable places to work out.
The chain launched in 1997, in North Yorkshire, and soon grew to have over 60 locations in the UK.
Opening times vary between clubs so you'll need to check your local gym's webpage for more details.
David Lloyd clubs
David Lloyd Leisure was launched in 1982 by tennis legend David Lloyd and has become synonymous with the word "luxury".
The chain now has over 100 gyms in the UK and offers swimming, tennis and personalised fitness classes.
David Lloyd clubs normally remain open on the Early May Bank Holiday, though some clubs may have a reduced number of classes.
Ask at your local gym's reception for more details.
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Pure Gym
Pure Gym is the largest UK gym chain by membership and has more than 300 facilities across the UK (as of April 2025).
The chain's facilities are open 24/7, similar to The Gym Group, meaning it is welcomes customers all year round.
Although you may need to ask for more details at your local gym, most of the brand's clubs will be open as normal on the Early May Bank Holiday.
Total Fitness
Despite having just 15 locations in England and Wales, Total Fitness have a staggering 80,000 members.
Total Fitness gyms generally open on bank holidays, but business hours will vary depending on the location of each gym.
The only exception to this is over Easter, when Total Fitness have closed on Easter Sunday, and operated with reduced hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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Virgin Active launched in 1999
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Virgin Active
Virgin Active was first opened by Sir Richard Branson in 1999 and has quickly become one of the coolest gym chains in the UK.
On weekdays, Virgin gyms normally open at 6am and close again at 10pm.
Opening times are different on weekends, though, with most gyms opening at 8am and closing at 8pm.
Virgin Active varies its hours on the Early May Bank Holiday depending on location, so ask at the reception of your gym for specific opening times.
Bank holiday dates
There are several more UK bank holidays to look forward to this year:
England and Wales
May 5, 2025 - Early May bank holiday
May 26, 2025 - Spring bank holiday
August 25, 2025 - Summer bank holiday
December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day
December 26, 2025 - Boxing Day
Scotland
May 5, 2025 - Early May bank holiday
May 26, 2025 - Spring bank holiday
August 4, 2025 - Summer bank holiday
December 1, 2025 - St Andrew's Day
December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day
December 26, 2025 - Boxing Day
Northern Ireland

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