Christmas 2025: Here are all the road closures announced for the Christmas Lights, Santa Dash and Dundee Hooley

The Santa Dash will be taking place next Sunday (Picture: Supplied)

Dundee City Council has announced a series of road closures across the city centre to accommodate this year’s Christmas celebrations, including the popular Christmas lights switch-on, Santa Dash, and Dundee Hooley events.

The festive season will officially begin on Sunday 16 November with the Christmas Switch-On and Dundee Santa Dash. To ensure public safety, full road closures will be in place from 8am to 9pm on High Street between Reform Street and Commercial Street, and on Reform Street between High Street and Bank Street.

A temporary rolling closure will also take effect between 8am and 12.30pm to make way for the Santa Dash, which starts and ends in City Square at 10.30am. Roads affected include West Bell Street, Constitution Road, Ward Road, Reform Street, Bank Street, Barrack Street, Panmure Street, Meadowside, Murraygate, Commercial Street, and High Street.

Parking restrictions will be in force on Reform Street and Bank Street from 6pm on Saturday 15 November to allow for event set-up and public access.

Later in the month, on Sunday 30 November, the city will host the Dundee Hooley, featuring a festive parade and live entertainment throughout the day. Roads including Meadowside, Reform Street, Bank Street, Panmure Street, Euclid Street, Euclid Crescent, and High Street (from Castle Street to Reform Street) will be fully closed from 8am until 10.30pm.

A rolling closure will take place between 5.30pm and 6.30pm as the parade makes its way from the High School of Dundee playground along Meadowside, Commercial Street, and Murraygate before returning to its starting point.

Parking restrictions will again apply on Reform Street and Bank Street from 6pm on Saturday 29 November.

Dundee City Council confirmed that emergency access will be maintained throughout both events. Blue badge holders with access concerns are encouraged to contact the council in advance so that suitable arrangements can be made.

The closures are designed to ensure public safety as thousands are expected to attend the celebrations throughout November.

Summary

Christmas Switch-On and Dundee Santa Dash

Sunday 16 November

Full Closures (8am – 9pm):

• High Street (Reform Street to Commercial Street)

• Reform Street (High Street to Bank Street)

Temporary Rolling Closures (8am – 12.30pm latest):

• West Bell Street (Police HQ access road to Constitution Road)

• Constitution Road

• Ward Road (North Lindsay Street to Reform Street)

• Reform Street

• Bank Street

• Barrack Street

• Panmure Street

• Meadowside (Royal Exchange Lane to Panmure Street)

• Murraygate

• Commercial Street (Seagate to Meadowside)

• High Street (Commercial Street to Reform Street)

Santa Dash Details:

• Start and End Location: City Square, Dundee

• Start Time: 10.30am

• Parking Restrictions: Reform Street and Bank Street from 6pm, Saturday 15 November

Dundee Hooley

Sunday 30 November

Full Closures (8am – 10.30pm):

• Meadowside, DD1 1EF

• Reform Street, DD1 1SH

• Bank Street, DD1 1SH

• Panmure Street, DD1 2BW

• Euclid Street and Euclid Crescent, DD1 1HU

• High Street (Castle Street to Reform Street)

Temporary Rolling Closure for the Parade (5.30pm – 6.30pm latest):

• Meadowside (between Albert Square and Commercial Street)

• Commercial Street, DD1 3EJ

• Murraygate, DD1 2AZ

Parade Details:

• Start and End Location: High School of Dundee playground, Euclid Crescent

• Start Time: 5.30pm

• Parking Restrictions: Reform Street and Bank Street from 6pm, Saturday 29 November

Dundee City Council confirmed that emergency access will be maintained throughout both events. Blue badge holders with access concerns are encouraged to contact the council in advance to ensure suitable arrangements are made.