Are banks in London open over Jubilee bank holiday 2022? Opening times for Thursday, Friday and weekend

Banks across London are set to operate at differing opening and closing times to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this week.

With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee fast approaching - the celebration of Her Majesty’s 70th anniversary as the head of state - various businesses are set to operate at different opening times to accommodate time for staff to celebrate.

Banks are expected to be one of them, joining the likes of supermarkets, DIY stores and post offices in announcing a change in operating hours.

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Here is everything you need to know about bank opening times in London over Jubilee weekend.

When is the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend?

Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend is just around the corner at the time of publication - falling at the beginning of June.

Combined with that of the Whitsun day off - which instead of being on the last Monday of May was moved to align with the Royal celebrations this year - the following dates will be affected: Thursday, 2 June (Whitsun), Friday, 3 June (Jubilee), Saturday, 4 June and Sunday, 5 June (weekend).

HSBC

HSBC recently announced plans to close more of its UK branches though it retains one of the biggest networks in the country. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA WireHSBC recently announced plans to close more of its UK branches though it retains one of the biggest networks in the country. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire
HSBC recently announced plans to close more of its UK branches though it retains one of the biggest networks in the country. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

The following are the operating hours of some HSBC branches in London during the four-day bank holiday weekend:

London Islington, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: 9:30 am to 1 pm
  • 5 June: CLOSED

High Street North, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: 9:30 am to 1 pm
  • 5 June: CLOSED

The Broadway, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: 9:30 am to 1 pm
  • 5 June: CLOSED
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To find out the opening times of your local HSBC branch, please visit the HSBC branch finder.

Lloyds Banking Group

Lloyds Banking Group is one of Britain's big banks, the country's biggest mortgage lender and is also behind the Bank of Scotland and Scottish Widows brands. Picture: Ian RutherfordLloyds Banking Group is one of Britain's big banks, the country's biggest mortgage lender and is also behind the Bank of Scotland and Scottish Widows brands. Picture: Ian Rutherford
Lloyds Banking Group is one of Britain's big banks, the country's biggest mortgage lender and is also behind the Bank of Scotland and Scottish Widows brands. Picture: Ian Rutherford

The following are the opening and closing times of some Lloyds Banking Group branches in London during the Jubilee weekend.

Villiers House, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: CLOSED
  • 5 June: CLOSED

Piccadilly, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: CLOSED
  • 5 June: CLOSED 

Oxford Street, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: CLOSED
  • 5 June: CLOSED 

To find out the opening and closing times of your local Lloyds Banking Group branch, please visit the branch finder.

Barclays

Barclays is due to close another 27 of its UK branches this year (Photo: Getty Images)Barclays is due to close another 27 of its UK branches this year (Photo: Getty Images)
Barclays is due to close another 27 of its UK branches this year (Photo: Getty Images)

The following are the opening and closing times of some Barclays branches in London during the Jubilee period.

Charing Cross Road, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: CLOSED
  • 5 June: CLOSED 

Soho Square, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: CLOSED
  • 5 June: CLOSED 

Great Portland Street, London

  • Whitsun, 2 June: CLOSED
  • Jubilee, 3 June: CLOSED
  • 4 June: CLOSED
  • 5 June: CLOSED 

To find out more in regards to the operating hours of your local Barclays bank, please take a look at the branch finder on the official website.