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πŸ›’ Christmas Opening Hours for UK Supermarkets (2025)


Here’s a clear guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.


⏰ Times are typical nationwide hours. Local store hours may vary slightly.


πŸŽ„ Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24 December

πŸ•• Tesco
6am – 7pm (Express stores may close later)

πŸ•• Sainsbury’s
6am – 7pm (Local stores may close up to 9pm)

πŸ•” Asda
5am – 7pm

πŸ•• Morrisons
6am – 6pm

πŸ•– Aldi
7am – 6pm

πŸ•– Lidl
7am – 6pm

πŸ•– Co-op
7am – 7pm (varies by location)

πŸ•• Waitrose
Typically 6am – 6pm

πŸ•• M&S Foodhalls
6am – 7pm


πŸŽ… Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December

🚫 All major UK supermarkets are CLOSED

This includes Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Co-op, Waitrose and M&S.


🎁 Boxing Day – Friday 26 December


πŸ•˜ Tesco
9am – 6pm (Express stores may open later)

πŸ•˜ Sainsbury’s
9am – 6pm (Local stores may open until 9pm)

πŸ•˜ Asda
9am – 6pm

πŸ•˜ Morrisons
9am – 6pm

πŸ•™ Co-op
10am – 7pm (some stores only)

🚫 Aldi
Closed

🚫 Lidl
Closed

🚫 Waitrose
Closed (except some service locations)


πŸ“… After Christmas


πŸ›’ 27–30 December
Most supermarkets return to normal opening hours

πŸŽ† New Year’s Eve (31 December)
Reduced hours, typically closing between 6pm–7pm

πŸŽ‰ New Year’s Day (1 January)
Many stores closed or open with limited hours


ℹ️ Important Notes


  • Opening times vary by store size and location

  • Convenience stores may open when larger stores are closed

  • Always check your local supermarket before travelling


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