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2026 Easter Opening Hours
With Easter fast approaching, we know how busy this period can be. To help you plan ahead, we’ve pulled together the key ALS Waters opening times, collections and sample receipt dates for Easter 2026.
Please review the information below to help ensure your samples are received and analysed efficiently and on time over the holiday period.
ALS Waters – Easter 2026 opening hours
The following dates apply to ALS Waters services over the Easter period. Where applicable, please note the final collection and receipt dates to avoid delays.
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Client Services | Thursday 2nd April 2026 |
| Sample Reception |
Coventry: Thursday 2nd April 2026 Wakefield: Friday 3rd April 2026 Dublin: Thursday 2nd April 2026 |
| Last collection day |
Wednesday 1st April 2026 Mainland UK: Thursday 2nd April 2026 Ireland: Wednesday 1st April 2026 |
| Last day to receive samples |
Samples to UK: Wednesday 1st April 2026 (Any samples received after this date will be held in cold storage until Tuesday 7th April 2026) Samples to Clonmel: Thursday 2nd April 2026 (Time dependent chemistry and micro) Friday 3rd April 2026 (before noon) |
| Last day for time dependent chemistry samples (inc. BOD) |
Coventry: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Wakefield: Wednesday 1st April 2026 Hawarden: Friday 27th March 2026 |
| Last day for Legionella, Micro and Taste & Odour samples |
Thursday 2nd April 2026 Dublin: N/A |
| Normal service resumes | Tuesday 7th April 2026 |
Planning ahead for Easter sampling
To help avoid delays, we recommend arranging collections and submitting samples in advance of the relevant cut-off dates above.
Any UK samples received after Wednesday 1st April 2026 will be held in cold storage until normal service resumes on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
Need help?
All our latest news and service updates can be found on our website. If you have any questions about collections, sample receipt or laboratory availability over the Easter period, please contact your Client Service Co-Ordinator.
We hope you have a wonderful Easter.