Halifax is set to permanently shut the doors of another 14 of its branches across the UK in 2026, continuing a dramatic shift away from the traditional high street bank. The move is part of a wider closure programme by its parent company, Lloyds Banking Group, which will also see 40 Lloyds Bank branches close next year.
The End of an Era for High Street Banking
This latest wave of closures underscores a profound change in how Britons manage their money. By the close of 2025, the Lloyds Banking Group will have shuttered more than 100 of its physical premises for good. A spokesperson for the group pointed directly to changing customer habits as the driving force, stating that over 21 million customers now regularly use banking apps.
"The way people are banking has changed," the spokesperson said. "We’re providing more choice than ever before, bringing together the best in digital convenience with our people."
Full List of Halifax Closures in 2026
The 14 Halifax branches scheduled for closure span the length of the country. The confirmed dates and locations are:
- Havant – January 1, 2026
- Seaford – January 1, 2026
- Yeovil – January 12, 2026
- Wandsworth, London – January 15, 2026
- Deal – January 22, 2026
- Hastings – January 22, 2026
- Skipton – January 26, 2026
- Horsforth – February 2, 2026
- Birmingham Bearwood – March 2, 2026
- Peterlee – March 3, 2026
- Nelson – March 4, 2026
- Camborne – October 7, 2026
- Buxton – Spring Gardens – October 13, 2026
- Middleton – January 8, 2026
Alternative Banking and Community Support
For customers affected by the Halifax branch closures, the group has outlined a range of alternative options. These include using any remaining Lloyds, Halifax, or Bank of Scotland branch, the Post Office network, or local banking hubs. Cash deposits can also be made at over 30,000 PayPoint locations nationwide.
In a bid to support communities losing their last local branch, Lloyds Banking Group is introducing "Community Bankers." These staff members will be based in community venues or nearby banking hubs to offer face-to-face assistance. This initiative aims to bridge the gap for those less comfortable with or unable to use digital services exclusively.
The announcement, made ahead of the Christmas period, signals the accelerating decline of the traditional bank branch. As online banking becomes the dominant norm for millions, further consolidation of physical networks appears inevitable across the entire UK banking sector.
