LCCI's Christmas Opening Times
Members' Lounge
The Members’ Lounge will close on Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 12.30pm and reopen on Friday 2 January 2026 at 8.30am.
Trade Documentation
Please note LCCI’s Trade Documentation operating hours during the festive period and submission deadlines below:
City branch:
- Monday 22 December and Tuesday 23 December: Open 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Wednesday 24 December - Friday 26 December: Office closed
- Monday 29 December and Tuesday 30 December: Open 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Wednesday 31 December: Open 9:00am –12:00pm
- Thursday 1 January: Office closed
- Friday 2 January: Open 9.00am – 5:00pm
Hounslow branch:
- Monday 22 December: Open 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday 23 December - Thursday 1 January: Office closed
- Friday 2 January: Open 9:00am – 5:00pm
From Monday 29 - Wednesday 31 December, we will be operating with reduced staff. Response times may be longer, and only essential services will be available.
Guaranteed Submission Deadlines Before Christmas
| Document Type | Last Submission Time |
| Carnets | Tuesday 23 December by 2.00pm |
| UK Certificate of Origin | Monday 22 December by 12.00pm |
| Arab Certificate of Origin | Friday 19 December by 12.00pm (certification only) |
| Customs Declarations | Tuesday 23 December by 2.00pm |
Please Note: Carnets will not be released without payment. Please prepare for expected postal delays over the Christmas period. We highly recommend you apply for your urgent documentation week commencing Monday 15 December.
We wish you a wonderful festive season!