🎄 Christmas and New Year Travel ✨

Between Saturday 20 December 2025 and Monday 5 January 2026, most TfL services will continue to operate. However, several lines and modes will be affected by planned works, closures and timetable changes. Only limited public transport will operate on Christmas Day.

Service Availability

Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December)

• No Tube, rail, London Overground, Elizabeth line or DLR services.
• Limited services only: taxi and private hire, Santander Cycles, e-scooter trials (in some boroughs), coaches, and Dial-a-Ride for registered members.

General period (20 December – 5 January)

• Planned engineering work may affect journeys on some lines.
• Timetable changes will affect services on National Rail routes connecting with TfL networks.

Tube and Rail Services

• No Night Tube or Night Overground on Boxing Day (Friday 26 December).
• Some stations or sections may be closed for planned works over the festive period.
• Passengers should allow extra travel time and check for service changes before travelling.

New Year’s Eve Travel

TfL services will run throughout the night on New Year’s Eve. Central London will be extremely busy, and short-notice station closures may occur to manage crowding. Some bus routes will also be diverted from midday due to road closures.

• Allow additional time for all journeys.
• Plan ahead and check for service updates before travelling.
• Normal TfL fares will apply.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks A ticket is required to attend the event. Those without tickets should not travel to the viewing areas.

Travelling Safely

• Take care when travelling, particularly if you have been drinking alcohol.
• Plan your return journey in advance.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland is open until Thursday 1 January 2026 and requires pre-booking. Nearby stations may be extremely busy, and temporary closures or exit-only measures may be used at Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, and Knightsbridge. The following stations are less crowded alternatives within walking distance:

• Paddington (Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Bakerloo, National Rail) – approx. 20 minutes’ walk.
• Bond Street (Elizabeth line, step-free) – approx. 15 minutes’ walk.
• Victoria (Victoria, Circle, District lines, National Rail, step-free) – approx. 20 minutes’ walk.

Walking, bus services or Santander Cycles can also be used to reach the event area.

Station updates

Bank and Monument escalator work

Until late 2026

Until late 2026, work will take place to replace the two escalators which connect the Northern line platforms with the District and Circle line platforms between Bank and Monument stations.

• The usual walking route between these platforms will be closed, so please follow the signs for an alternative route.
• Depending on your journey, the alternative route may be at street level. To make sure you pay the correct fare, just touch out as you exit the station and touch back in again as you re-enter.