When Do The UK Polls Close Today? Voting Dos And Don'ts

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A worker prepares signs at a polling station in Walton on the Naze, England, Thursday, May 7, 2026 as polls open in UK local elections.A worker prepares signs at a polling station in Walton on the Naze, England, Thursday, May 7, 2026 as polls open in UK local elections.

Today, Thursday 07 May 2026, will see voters across the country flock to the ballot box. 

In England, voters will have their say in close to 5,000 seats across 136 councils.

Parliamentary elections are also taking place in Scotland and Wales, though there will be no elections in Northern Ireland until May 2027.

Here’s some crucial facts you need to know about the polls today – including some dos and don’ts.

When do the UK polls open and close on 7 May 2026? 
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