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Easter 2026 – Opening Hours & Pharmacy Services in Neath

Published On : 22nd March, 2026

If you’re looking for pharmacy opening hours in Neath over the Easter Bank Holiday, here is everything you need to know about our opening times and available services.

As Easter approaches, we at The Health Dispensary and Neath Pharmacy wish you a joyful and healthy Bank Holiday. To help you plan ahead, please take note of our adjusted opening hours and available services during the Easter period.


The Health Dispensary & Neath Pharmacy Easter Opening Hours

  • Good Friday (3rd April): Closed
  • Easter Saturday (4th April): Closed
  • Easter Sunday (5th April): Closed
  • Easter Monday (6th April): Closed
  • Tuesday (7th April): Normal hours resume

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    Our 24/7 Prescription Collection Points remain operational throughout the Easter period, including all bank holidays. This service allows you to collect your prescriptions and wellness items at your convenience, day or night. Please ensure you always order your prescriptions in advance to utilise this service effectively. We suggest at least 10 days before you run out. The sooner the better!

     

    Local Pharmacy Rota – Easter 2026

    For urgent pharmaceutical needs when we’re closed, the following local pharmacies in the Neath Port Talbot area will be open: 

    CHECK ROTAS

    Even when we’re closed, you can still use our 24/7 prescription collection service or explore our pharmacy health services in Neath.


    💚 Wishing You a Healthy Easter

    From all of us at The Health Dispensary, we wish our Neath community a happy, relaxing and healthy Easter Bank Holiday.

    Although our pharmacy will be closed during the holiday period, remember that our 24/7 Prescription Collection Points remain available for collecting medicines and selected wellness items at any time.

    If you need urgent pharmaceutical help while we are closed, please use the local pharmacy rota listed above or visit the NHS 111 Wales service for advice.

    We look forward to welcoming you back when normal opening hours resume on Tuesday.

    In the meantime, you can also explore some of our popular services:

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