2023 supermarket opening times for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve & more
All the major supermarkets from Aldi to Tesco operate different opening hours during the festive season, specifically on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.
To help anyone who needs to stock up on last-minute festive essentials, we've contacted the major supermarkets to find out when they’re open over the Christmas break.
We’ve listed the stores in alphabetical order below so you can head straight to your favourite.
It’s worth stressing that Christmas opening times can vary from store to store, so be sure to confirm your local store is open before heading out. You can easily look this up on your favourite search engine.
Aldi 2023 Christmas & New Year's opening times
Aldi is extending its opening hours over the Christmas period, so most stores will be open from 7am to 10pm from 19-23 December. You can find a full roundup of opening times here.
It has warned that store opening times may vary by location and recommends using its store locator.
Aldi Christmas Eve opening times
Aldi says its stores will be open from 9:30am to 4pm on Christmas Eve.
Will Aldi be open on Christmas Day or Boxing Day?
No. All stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Will Aldi be open on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day?
Aldi says its stores will be open from 9:30am to 4pm on New Year’s Eve but will be closed on New Year’s Day.
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Asda 2023 Christmas opening times
Asda says the below Christmas opening hours apply to most stores and recommends customers use the store locator tool before heading out.
Asda Christmas Eve opening times
Asda stores will be open from 6am to 7pm on Christmas Eve.
Will Asda be open on Christmas Day or Boxing Day?
All Asda stores will be closed on Christmas Day, while stores will be open between 9am and 6pm on Boxing Day.
Lidl 2023 Christmas & New Year opening times
Lidl recommends that customers check the store locator as opening times may vary, but stores will generally be open from 7am to 10pm from 19-23 December.
Lidl Christmas Eve opening times
Most stores will be open between 7am and 6pm on Christmas Eve.
Will Lidl be open on Christmas Day or Boxing Day?
All stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but open from 11am-5pm on Boxing Day.
Will Lidl be open on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day?
Most stores will be open from 11am to 5pm on New Year’s Eve, and all stores will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Morrisons 2023 Christmas & New Year opening times
Morrisons holiday opening times may vary by location so it’s worth checking the store locator for the opening hours of your nearest store.
Morrisons Christmas Eve opening times
Most Morrisons stores will be open from 10am to 4pm on Christmas Eve.
Will Morrisons be open on Christmas Day or Boxing Day?
No stores will be open on Christmas Day, but stores will be open from 9am to 6pm on Boxing Day.
Will Morrisons be open on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day?
Morrisons stores will be open from 10am to 4pm on New Year’s Eve and 9am to 6pm on New Year’s Day.
Sainsbury’s 2023 Christmas opening times
Sainsbury's says most of its stores will be open from 6am to 11pm between 21-23 December but warns opening times can vary over Christmas, so it’s best to check the store locator before heading out.
Sainsbury’s Christmas Eve opening times
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that most of its supermarkets will be open from 11am to 5pm.
Will Sainsbury's be open on Christmas Day or Boxing Day?
No.
Tesco 2023 Christmas opening times
Tesco says some of its large stores will be extending their opening hours in the week before Christmas, but opening times may vary so it’s best to use its store locator.
Tesco Christmas Eve opening times
Tesco says most its stores will be open between 10am and 4pm on Christmas Eve.
You should check the opening times of your local store before heading out.
Will Tesco be open on Christmas Day or Boxing Day?
No.