Wigan tip guide
Wigan tips at Christmas and New Year
Planning a tip trip over the festive period? Here are Wigan's dates, checked against Wigan Council pages on 30 October 2026.
Quick answer
- Wigan tips are shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Winter hours are 9am to 5.45pm, bank holidays included
- Vans and pick-ups need a free permit each time
- Sites may close early if queues build
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Dates
| Day | Kirkless, Slag Lane and Chanters |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Closed |
| New Year's Day | Closed |
| Other bank holidays | Open, 9am to 5.45pm in winter |
| Other days | Open, 9am to 5.45pm in winter |
The winter hours run from the last Sunday in October. The council says sites may close early if queuing traffic builds near closing time.
Planning
- Order the free permit on the day if you are using a van or pick-up: see tip permit
- Take your photo driving licence, because it is your proof of address
- The council page does not list any changes to bin collection dates here, so check your calendar on its site