Whether you’re on the hunt for last-minute Christmas Day essentials or looking to stock up on extra supplies to see you through to the new year, a trip to the supermarket is inevitable over the festive period.
This year the likes of Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Waitrose, Tesco and Morrisons have stocked up on some great Christmas grub for everyone to enjoy.
But, with many shops planning to close their doors at various times in the coming days, knowing where to pick up some extra food or beverages can be confusing.
So, to help make things a little easier for you, we’ve compiled a handy list of the major supermarket’s opening and closing times over the festive period.
Tesco
Tesco stores’ opening times vary across the country, so shoppers are advised to check with their local store before heading out.
Reduced hours will be in operation on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day, while all stores and petrol stations will be closed on Christmas Day.
Asda
Asda will be closed on Christmas Day and there will be reduced hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Sainsbury’s
Normal hours will resume in Sainsbury’s stores on 2 January while all stores and petrol stations will be closed on Christmas Day. There will be reduced hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Morrisons
Morrisons stores vary, closing at either 6pm or 7pm. All shops will be closed on Christmas Day and there will be reduced hours on Boxing Day. Normal hours resume between 27 and 30 December.
There will also be reduced hours on New Years Eve and New Years Day before normal hours resume again on 2 January.
Marks and Spencer
M&S stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and reduced hours will be in operation between December 27 and 30 and on Chrismas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Most stores are expected to be close on New Year’s Day but shopper’s are advised to check with their local store.
Aldi
Aldi will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Normal hours in place between 26 December and 30.
Lidl
Lidl stores will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Some stores will be closed on Boxing Day but shoppers are advised to check with their local branch first.
Normal hours between 27 and 30 December and reduced hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
Waitrose
Waitrose’s Welcome Break Service stations as well as Shell petrol stations will be open on Christmas Day. However, most stores will be closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. A small number will reportedly be open to the public and for Uber Eats and Deliveroo orders.
Amazon Fresh
There are around 20 Amazon Fresh stores in the UK and customers have until 6pm on 24 December for same day delivery by 10pm.
All stores will be open from 8am-9pm on Christmas Eve except Holborn, Moorgate and Liverpool Street which will be closed on 24 December.
Amazon Fresh Online orders are available
