Major UK supermarket to shut all stores for three days | UK | News

Shoppers are being urged to plan ahead this festive season as Britain’s fourth largest supermarket confirmed it will close all 1,060 of its stores for three consecutive days over Christmas. Aldi has published its full trading schedule for Christmas 2025, outlining when customers can stock up ahead of the holiday break. Shops will operate standard opening hours until Tuesday, December 23, with each branch closing its doors at 6pm, before closing earlier than usual on Christmas Eve.

The supermarket will close completely on Christmas Day and Boxing Day before stores reopen at 8am on Saturday, December 27. Aldi will close at 6pm on New Year’s Eve and continue trading as normal in the final days of the year until remaining closed on New Year’s Day.

Shoppers are advised to double-check their local branch’s opening hours as hours may vary slightly by location.

Aldi was also named Christmas Retailer of the Year by the Quality Food Awards for the sixth year in a row and was awarded Best Value Retailer for Christmas 2025 by Good Housekeeping.

The supermarket has already lifted the lid on its festive food range for 2025, which includes a mix of returning favorites and brand new additions. Popular products making a comeback include Specially Selected Ultimate Free Range Whole Türkiye and Specially Selected Ultimate Pigs in Blankets; prices start from £2.49.

New dishes joining the range this year range from Specially Selected Ultimate Slow Cooker Wagyu Shin to Specially Selected Chicken Waffles and the sumptuous Specially Selected Centerpiece Pistachio Tiramisu.

Aldi UK Commercial Director Julie Ashfield said: “We’re delighted to be named Christmas Retailer of the Year again and to share some of the highlights from what promises to be another fantastic festive range. Shoppers can expect our usual range of great value and high quality products this Christmas, with new launches to spice up festive gatherings. And that’s just a taste of what’s to come, so shoppers should look out for more!”

Full list of opening times for Christmas 2025: