THE late May bank holiday is an extra day off work and school for many and falls on the last Monday of the month.
Here are the opening hours of the largest gym chains in the UK, as many fitness enthusiasts are eager to keep up their exercise regimen over the holiday.
Are gyms open on the late May bank holiday 2024?
If you’re wondering if the late May bank holiday is going to put a pause on your fitness plans, the good news is we have all the information you need.
Whether you are a member of The Gym Group or Virgin Active, we have a list of gyms and opening times right here for you to browse.
The Gym Group
The Gym Group is a chain of 24/7 no-contract fitness clubs in the UK.
There are more than 229 gyms across the UK as of 2023.
The company’s gyms offer a range of cardio and strength-training equipment, as well as group exercise classes and personal training services.
The good news is that the gym will remain open during the late May bank holiday.
Bannatyne’s
Founded by Scottish businessman Duncan Bannatyne, the Bannatyne Health Clubs chain began in 1997 with the first club built in North Yorkshire.
There are 69 locations across the UK, with gyms, spas, hotels, and beauty treatments on offer.
Those hoping to head to their local Bannatyne’s gym over the the late May bank holiday are in luck, as all locations are set to remain open.
However, they are expected to have different opening hours, so be sure to check with your local club.
David Lloyd Clubs
David Lloyd Leisure currently operates 101 clubs in the UK, as well as a further 29 across Europe.
Most of the clubs remain open during bank holidays but operate on their weekend or Sunday schedule.
Those hoping to head to their local club should check its official social media channels for late May bank holiday opening hours updates.
For example, many David Lloyd Clubs have their own Facebook page with all the information you’ll need.
If you are a bit more old school, you can always phone your local facility to check whether it’s open this late May bank holiday.
Pure Gym
Pure Gym is Britain’s largest gym chain by membership, with more than 1,500,000 members registered in their gyms.
There are more than 300 Pure Gym facilities in the UK as of 2024.
Pure Gym will remain open over the the late May bank holiday.
Clubs offering 24/7 access are open as usual — simply scan in as you would if you were training outside of manned hours.
Although a small number of facilities might not be able to open, so it’s best to double check with your local gym.
Total Fitness
Total Fitness opened in 1993 after being established on the Isle of Man.
It has 15 health clubs across the north England and Wales, with a combined 80,000 members.
Total Fitness gyms will be open over the late May bank holiday, but their operating hours might be shortened.
Virgin Active
Virgin Active was founded in 1999 with their first club opening in Preston, Lancashire that year.
The popular fitness chain’s 2024 seasonal opening hours vary depending on your location.
Therefore, we recommend visiting your local gym’s website for specific dates and opening hours.
Everything you need to know about bank holidays
Make sure you read this before heading out on a bank holiday.