Opening hours of Christmas and New Year supermarkets: M&S, Aldi, Tesco

Whether you're planning a big holiday feast or need to hit the shops for a last-minute gift, it's worth remembering that some supermarkets may change their opening hours.

To help you out, we've broken down the opening hours of all the major supermarkets near you throughout Christmas period.

Supermarket opening hours for Christmas 2023

It is important to note that opening time vary by store, you can check your local store's opening times by looking at each supermarket's store locator.

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Aldi Christmas opening hours

• Saturday, December 23: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m
• Christmas Eve: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
• Christmas Day: Day off
• Gift Day: Weekend
• New Year's Eve: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
• New Year: Day off

You can check the opening hours of your local store at Aldi website.

Lid opening hours on Christmas Day

The supermarket chain will be closed over Christmas, but you can check your local opening hours Lidl website.

• Saturday, December 23: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m
• Christmas Vigil: 7am – 6pm
• Christmas Day: Day off
• Gift Day: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
• New Year's Eve: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
• New Year: Day off

Asda Christmas opening times

• Saturday, December 23: 6 am – midnight
• Christmas Vigil: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m
• Christmas Day: Day off
• Giveaway Day: 9am – 6pm
• New Year's Eve: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
• New Year's Day: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

You can check your local store's opening hours using Asda store locator.

Tesco Christmas opening hours

• Christmas Eve: 10.00 – 16.00
• Christmas Day: Day off
• Gift Day: Weekend
• New Year's Eve: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
• New Year's Day: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Check local store hours at Tesco website.

Morrisons Christmas opening hours

• Christmas Eve: 10.00 – 16.00
• Christmas Day: Day off
• Giveaway Day: 9am – 6pm
• New Year's Eve: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
• New Year's Day: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Check out your local Morrisons store here.

Sainsbury's Christmas opening hours

• Christmas Eve: 11.00 – 17.00
• Christmas Day: Day off
• Gift Day: Closed
• New Year's Day: 8:00 – 20:00

Opening hours may vary by your area, check your local store opening hours at Sainsbury's website.

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M&S is also closed on Boxing Day this year, check your local stores opening time.

• Christmas Eve: 10.00 – 16.00
• Christmas Day: Day off
• Gift Day: Weekend
• New Year's Eve: 10.30 – 16.30 (viewing from 10.00)
• New Year: Day off

Before heading out to the shops, it's a good idea to check the opening hours of your local store.