Festive closures: Payment arrangements and emergency Helpline

17 December 2025

Please note our office opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period:

Wednesday 24 December Open until 12pm.
Thursday 25 December Closed.
Friday 26 December Closed.
Wednesday 31 December Open until 12pm.
Thursday 1 January Closed.
Friday 2 January Closed.

The following shows the payments dates over the festive period:

Payment date Credited to bank date
Monday 22 December Wednesday 24 December
Monday 29 December Wednesday 31 December
Monday 5 January Wednesday 7 January
Wednesday 7 January Friday 9 January
Friday 9 January Tuesday 13 January

Helpline

We have emergency Helpline arrangements in place for any crucial business that cannot wait when our offices are closed.

For any urgent Criminal, Civil or Children’s business, the number is 0131 560 2180.