Opening times change throughout the festive period
Getting prepped for Christmas, there is always one last minute buy that we need urgently. We’ve all had that awkward moment where somebody has forgotten something crucial for that Christmas dinner.
So it’s natural to want to jump in the car or take a walk to your local supermarket to top up on those essentials. But over the festive period, supermarkets close at different times to usual.
With supermarkets changing their opening times over the festive period, checking ahead can really be a lifesaver. To avoid missing out on buying an extra jar of gravy, cranberry sauce, or another roll of wrapping paper, find the full list of when supermarkets are closing over Christmas below.
Tesco
Tesco stores will close three hours early on Christmas Eve. The early close includes Tesco Extra stores and Superstores, which will all close at 7pm. Express store times vary depending on the area. Most will close by 10pm, with a selection closing at 7pm.
On Christmas Day, all Tesco stores and petrol stations will be closed. Times changes will also affect Boxing Day, with Tesco Extra stores and Superstores will be open from 9am to 6pm. After then, stores will return to regular opening times.
Asda
Asda stores will be open as normal on Christmas Eve, with no early closures. On Christmas Day, stores at Welcome Break service stations and Shell forecourts will remain open, with all others closed.
Asda shops will be mostly closed on Boxing Day, however this will vary in different areas with some open for Deliveroo and Uber Eats orders.
Lidl
Lidl stores will be closed from Christmas Day until December 26. The supermarket will resume regular trading hours following Boxing Day.
Sainsbury’s
From Christmas Eve, Sainsbury’s have changed its opening hours. The main stores are open from 6am to 7pm, while convenience stores will be open from 6am to 9pm. Petrol stations will close an hour after the main store on Christmas Eve. All stores will remain closed on Christmas Day.
Main supermarket stores will be open from 9am to 6pm on Boxing Day, with convenience stores open from 9am to 9pm. Petrol stations will open 30 minutes before and close 30 minutes after the main store.
Morrisons
Stores will close early on Christmas Eve with Morrisons open from 6am to 5pm. On Christmas Day, all stores will be closed resuming trade on Boxing Day, with all stores open between 9am and 6pm.
Aldi
Aldi’s opening times vary throughout the holiday period. Typical opening times run from 7am until 10pm for shoppers, but this will change on some days over Christmas. From Christmas Eve, Aldi shop times will alter from the standard schedule. The popular supermarket is closed on Christmas and Boxing Day. Find the full time list below:
- Wednesday, December 24 – 7am until 6pm
- Thursday, December 25 – Closed
- Friday, December 26 – Closed
- Saturday, December 27 – 8am until 8pm
- Sunday, December 28 – 10am until 4pm
- Monday, December 29– 8am until 8pm
- Tuesday, December 30– 8am until 8pm
- Wednesday, December 31– 8am until 6pm
- Thursday, January 1 – Closed
- Friday, January 2 – 8am until 10pm
