Are gyms open on New Year's Day 2025?
12/30/2024 08:36 AM
GYMS are more popular than ever, with a whopping 16% of the nation being a member after a great 2024 for the industry.
However, several of the beloved chains will be adjusting their hours over the New Year — here’s everything you need to know.
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 whatever time tickles their fancy.
The gyms will all remain open to customers for every minute of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2025.
Bannatyne’s
Founded by Scottish businessman and Dragon’s Den star Duncan Bannatyne, the Bannatyne Health Clubs are one of the UK’s favourite places to work out.
The chain launched in North Yorkshire in 1997, and now has more than 60 locations across the UK.
Bannatyne’s will close at 4pm on New Year’s Eve and remain closed throughout January 1, 2025.
Check your local club for opening times on Thursday, January 2.
David Lloyd clubs
David Lloyd Leisure now operates over 100 gyms in the UK, after being launched by tennis legend David Lloyd in 1982.
The brand has become synonymous with the word “luxury” and offers swimming, tennis and personalised fitness classes.
David Lloyd clubs will be operating with reduced hours, with many opening between 7am and 4pm on December 31, 2024, and then 10am and 4pm on January 1, 2025.
But to make certain, customers wishing to work out over the New Year should check with their local branch, some of which share this information on Facebook.
Pure Gym
Pure Gym has more than 300 facilities across the UK, as of December 2024, and is the largest UK gym chain by membership.
Like The Gym Group, many of their clubs are open 24/7.
These 24/7 branches will remain open on New Year’s Day, but other gyms may be operating reduced hours.
Ask in-store or phone their reception for more information.
Total Fitness
Although Total Fitness only has 15 health clubs across England and Wales, they have a staggering 80,000 members.
Normally, their hours vary by location.
Most of the chain’s branches will close early on New Year’s Eve at 2.30pm.
They will be closed entirely on New Year’s Day.
Virgin Active
Virgin Active has been one of the public’s favourite gyms since their first one opened in 1999.
Usually, they are open from 6am to 10pm on weekdays and 8am to 8pm on weekends.
They will operate between their usual business hours on New Year’s Eve.
However, they will be closing their doors for the duration of New Year’s Day 2025.
