Costa Christmas and New Year opening times – when are branches closing?
COSTA fans who may need a caffeine kick over Christmas will want to know when the coffee chain is open.
The cafe chain has yet to reveal a full list of its Christmas and New Year hours - instead, customers are being advised to check their local store.
When asked by The Sun, Costa told us opening times will vary between branches.
Costa has 2,600 stores in the UK, as well as 8,500-plus Express machines located in petrol stations, garages and other retailers.
For customers hoping to top up their caffeine levels, it's worth checking the to get contact details for your nearest branch.
To avoid disappointment this Christmas, we’d recommend checking in with your closest Costa before making the trip.
Christmas and New Year opening hours
KEEP track of when shops are open over Christmas and New Year with our handy guides.
What are Costa's opening hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
We don't have a full list of opening hours for Costa branches over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
As hours will vary between each store, the coffee chain is telling customers to check their local branch before heading down.
In previous years, the majority of Costa cafes had reduced hours on Christmas Eve - and this looks to be the case again.
For example, this year the Chichester, West Sussex, branch will be open 7am to 5pm on December 24 - two hours less than its usual 7pm shut.
Last year, the majority of Costa stores were closed on Christmas Day except for a small number of franchise shops.
In terms of Express machines, their operating hours over Christmas will depend on where they are placed.
Throughout the year, most high street Costa branches typically open anywhere between 6am and 7am, Monday to Saturday, and shut between 7pm and 9pm.
Sunday hours are usually 10am to 4pm.
While coffee shops located in train stations and airports operate much longer hours, opening as early as 4am and closing as late as 11pm.
There are also drive-thurs, some of which are open 24-hours throughout the year.
What are Costa's opening hours for Boxing Day, 27, 28, 29 and 30 December?
On Boxing Day last year, most Costa stores across the UK operated reduced hours.
We don't have a full list for 2019 but we're expecting hours to be shorter again this year.
For example, the Chichester, West Sussex, store will open 11am to 4pm on Boxing Day - instead of 8am to 7pm.
Be sure to check your nearest shop to see when it will be open.
Coffee drinkers can expect Costa opening hours to return to normal between December 27 to December 30.
What are Costa's opening hours over New Year?
We're expecting Costa stores to have reduced hours on December 31 and January 1 - so those looking to nurse a New Year's Day hangover should listen up.
We don't have a full list, but this is what happened last year, so check your nearest shop to see when it will be open.
This year, one Costa in Manchester is shutting early on New Year's Eve - operating 6am to 5pm, instead of until 9pm.
And on New Year's Day, the same branch is open 9am to 5pm, instead of its usual 6am to 9pm.
What are Costa's opening hours from January 2?
Costa's opening hours will go back to a regular service from January 2, if based on last year's routine.
Check your local store to see when it'll be open.
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