Christmas & New Year Supermarket Opening Times: Your Festive Shopping Guide
With Christmas just around the corner, shoppers are rushing to bag last-minute gifts and stock up on festive food. But beware – supermarket hours change over the holidays! To save you from disappointment, here’s the lowdown on Christmas and New Year opening times for all the big UK supermarkets.
Heads up: Hours can differ store to store. Always double-check your local branch using the supermarket’s official website before you set off.
Aldi Christmas Opening Hours
- December 23 (Sat): 7am – 10pm
- Christmas Eve: 9:30am – 4pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: 9:30am – 4pm
- New Year’s Day: Closed
Check Aldi’s store locator for exact times near you.
Lidl: What You Need to Know
- December 23 (Sat): 7am – 10pm
- Christmas Eve: 7am – 6pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 11am – 5pm
- New Year’s Eve: 10am – 4pm
- New Year’s Day: Closed
For your local hours, visit Lidl’s website.
Asda’s Festive Opening Times
- December 23 (Sat): 6am – Midnight
- Christmas Eve: 6am – 7pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
- New Year’s Eve: 11am – 5pm
- New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm
Find your nearest store’s times on the Asda store locator.
Tesco’s Holiday Hours
- Christmas Eve: 10am – 4pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: 10am – 4pm
- New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm
Double-check with the Tesco website before heading out.
Morrisons Christmas & New Year Times
- Christmas Eve: 10am – 4pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
- New Year’s Eve: 10am – 4pm
- New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm
Head to Morrisons store locator for your local times.
Sainsbury’s Festive Opening Info
- Christmas Eve: 11am – 5pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Closed
- New Year’s Day: 8am – 8pm
Opening hours may vary – check Sainsbury’s website to be sure.
Marks & Spencer Christmas and New Year Hours
- Christmas Eve: 10am – 4pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: 10:30am – 4:30pm (browsing from 10am)
- New Year’s Day: Closed
Confirm your local M&S hours online before you shop.
Plan Ahead to Avoid Last-Minute Panic
Don’t get caught out this festive season! Always double-check your local supermarket’s opening hours on their official website before heading out. That way, you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free Christmas shop – and focus on the festivities instead.
