Are Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Aldi Open Over Christmas and Boxing Day?

Christmas Eve (24 Dec)

Tesco: Most superstores typically open 6 am – 7 pm (Express convenience stores may stay open until 9–10 pm). GB News
Sainsbury’s: Supermarkets usually open 6 am – 7 pm, with some smaller convenience branches open later. GB News
Asda: Many branch hours are reduced but generally open until around 7 pm. Netmums
Aldi: Typically open 7 am – 6 pm then close early for the holidays. Secret London
Lidl & Others: Most budget supermarkets also close earlier on Christmas Eve (e.g., 7 am – 6 pm). Secret London

Christmas Day (25 Dec)

All major supermarkets are closed. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons and others will not open on Christmas Day. Secret London

Boxing Day (26 Dec)

Tesco: Superstores usually reopen 9 am – 6 pm, with many Express convenience stores open until around 7 pm. GB News
Sainsbury’s: Most full supermarkets reopen around 8 am – 8 pm. Secret London
Asda: Stores typically open 9 am – 6 pm on Boxing Day. Secret London
Morrisons: Generally open 9 am – 6 pm. The Sun
Aldi: Most Aldi stores remain closed on Boxing Day. Secret London
Lidl: Many Lidl branches are also closed on Boxing Day, though some city-centre or Welsh stores may open. Secret London

Christmas Eve: Reduced hours (early closing).
Christmas Day: All major supermarkets closed.
Boxing Day: Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons open with shorter hours; Aldi and many Lidl stores remain closed. Secret London

Tips:

Convenience stores (like Tesco Express or Sainsbury’s Local) tend to stay open slightly later on Christmas Eve and longer on Boxing Day than larger supermarkets. GB News
Always use each retailer’s store locator or app to check your local branch hours — times vary by region and branch type.

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