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Whether you’re on the hunt for last-minute Boxing 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 Boxing Day 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 Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day, while all stores and petrol stations will be closed on Christmas Day.
- December 26 – Tesco Extras and superstores open from 9am to 6pm, Express stores open from 9am to 7pm
- December 31 – Tesco Extras and superstores open from 5am to 7pm, local stores open from 6am to 10pm
- January 1 – superstores open from 8am to 6pm, Express stores from 8am to 10pm
Asda
Asda stores’ will be operational on reduced hours on Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
- December 26 – open from 9am to 6pm
- December 27 to 30 – normal hours
- December 31 – open from 7am to 7pm
- New Years Day – open from 9am to 6pm
Sainsbury’s
Normal hours will resume in Sainsbury’s stores on 2 January while there will be reduced hours on Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
- December 26 – open from 9am to 6pm (Local stores open from 9am to 9pm)
- December 31 – open from 10am to 7pm (Local stores from 6am to 9pm)
- January 1 – open from 8am to 8pm (convenience stores open from 8am to 9pm)
Morrisons
Morrisons stores vary, closing at either 6pm or 7pm. There will be reduced hours on Boxing Day and 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.
- December 26 – open from 9am to 6pm (filling stations open from 8.30am to 6.30pm)
- December 31 – open from 6am or 7am until 7pm
- January 1 – open from 9am to 6pm
Marks and Spencer
M&S stores will be closed on Boxing Day and reduced hours will be in operation between December 27 and 30 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.
- December 26 – closed
- December 27 to 31 – closed at 7pm
- January 1 – closed
Aldi
Aldi will be closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Normal hours in place between 26 December and 30.
- December 26 – closed
- December 27 and 28 – open from 8am to 8pm
- December 29 – open from 9.30am to 4pm
- December 30 – open from 8am to 8pm
- December 31 – open from 8am to 6pm
- January 1 – closed
Lidl
Lidl stores will be closed on 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 New Years Eve.
- December 26 – closed
- December 31 -closed at 6pm
- January 1 – closed
Waitrose
Most stores of Waitrose’s Welcome Break Service stations as well as Shell petrol stations 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
- Order all the way through to Boxing Day (25 December) for delivery on Boxing Day from 12PM.
