May Day Public Holiday Closures – Monday 4 May 2026

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All GP surgeries will be closed on the May Day Public Holiday, Monday 4 May but in an emergency you can contact a GP in the same way as routine evening/weekend cover.

If you are ill when your practice is closed and can’t wait until it reopens, you should call NHS 24 on 111.

Community Pharmacy Arrangements on the Public Holiday on Monday 4 May:

  • WHB Sutherland Kirkwall – Open 9am – 5.30pm
  • WHB Sutherland Stromness – Open 9am – 5pm
  • Norsepharm Dounby Pharmacy – Open 9am – 5pm
  • Boots Kirkwall – Closed