Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and other supermarkets’ New Year hours | UK | News
If you’re preparing for Christmas, it’s important to be aware of the opening hours of your local supermarket. During the festive season, supermarkets are often packed with last-minute shoppers.
For those who like to make spontaneous trips to the stores to grab deals, it’s helpful to know when you can stop by and when you can’t.
Opening times can vary from one store to another, so we’ve compiled a handy guide to the opening and closing times of all major supermarkets in the UK during this period.
In the list below you can find details of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, M&S and many other supermarkets.
Sainsbury’s
On New Year’s Eve, major Sainsbury’s stores are expected to be open from 10am to 7pm, while convenience stores may be open from 6am to 9pm. On New Year’s Eve, Sainsbury’s department stores are scheduled to be open from 8am to 8pm, while grocery stores generally open from 9am to 9pm.
You can find more information for your local branch via Sainsbury’s store locator Here.
Waiter
Waitrose store opening hours may vary, so it’s important to check your local branch before visiting in the New Year. However, most stores usually close at 6pm on New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Day, most stores will be open and taking orders for Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo. For more specific details please visit the Waitrose store locator Here.
asda
Some branches will be open from 7 am to 7 pm on New Year’s Eve and from 9 am to 6 pm on New Year’s Day. Mirror. However, these hours may vary depending on the store, so it is recommended that you check the opening and closing times of your local Asda on the locator. Here.
Tesco
On New Year’s Eve, most Tesco stores will open at 6am and close earlier than usual at 7pm, while Tesco Express branches will be open between 7am and 10pm. On New Year’s Eve, the majority of Tesco outlets will be open from 9am to 6pm, with Tesco Express stores potentially extending their opening hours to 8am to 10pm.
Find full details of your local store in the Tesco store finder Here.
M&S
New Year’s Eve will affect the opening times of stores in the UK. On December 31st, many branches will open at 8am and close early at 7pm, and all will remain closed through New Year’s Day.
For more location specific information please visit the M&S store locator Here.
Morrisons
Morrisons’ trading hours will be slightly reduced in the New Year. Stores are scheduled to open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, and most will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
You can find more details of your local branch on the Morrisons store locator Here.
Lidl
Lidl announced the opening hours of its stores during the festive season as follows:
- Wednesday, December 31 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, January 1 – closed
Find full details of your local Lidl in the store locator Here.
Partnership
The cooperative announced that many of its stores may operate at reduced hours during public holidays, including New Year’s Eve. The opening and closing times of some Co-operative supermarkets may differ from their convenience store counterparts.
For New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, most stores will likely close early at 7 p.m. More information can be found in the Co-op store locator Here.
took
Aldi shared that many of its stores will have fluctuating opening hours throughout the Christmas period. On New Year’s Eve, many branches will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but on January 1, all branches will be closed.
You can check your local Aldi’s opening and closing times over the festive period on the supermarket’s store locator. Here.
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