Supermarket Christmas opening hours in 2024
Don't be caught out!
Christmas Day 2024 is almost upon us, so make sure you won't be caught out needing that last minute bottle of wine or mince pies! We've gathered together the opening hours of some of the main supermarkets, so you don't have to search.
Aldi Christmas opening hours
Monday 16th - Saturday 21st December: 8am-10pm
Sunday 22nd December: 8am-8pm
Monday 23rd December: 8am-10pm
Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve): 8am-6pm
Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day): CLOSED
Friday 27th December: 8am-8pm
Saturday 28 December: 8am-8pm
Sunday 29 December: 8am-8pm
Monday 30 December: 8am-8pm
Tuesday 31st December (Hogmanay): 8am-6pm
Wednesday 1st January (New Year’s Day): CLOSED
Normal business hours will resume on Thursday 2nd January
You can see the full schedule for Aldi’s opening hours here >>
Lidl Christmas opening hours
Saturday 21st December: 7am-10pm
Sunday 22nd December: 1pm-6pm
Monday 23rd December: 7am-10pm
Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve): 7am-6pm
Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day): CLOSED
Friday 27th December: 8am-10pm
Saturday 28 December: 8am-10pm
Sunday 29 December: 1pm - 6pm
Monday 30 December: 8am-10pm
Tuesday 31st December (New Year’s Eve): 8am-6pm
Wednesday 1st January (New Year’s Day): CLOSED
Normal business hours will resume on Thursday 2nd January
You can see the full schedule for Lidl's opening hours here >>
ASDA Christmas opening hours
Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve): 10am–4pm
Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day): 9am-6pm
ASDA shops vary throughout the country, so be sure to check your local store's opening hours right here.
Morrisons Christmas opening hours
Morrisons will keep some stores open until midnight in the lead up to Christmas.
Tuesday 24th December: close at 6pm or 7pm
Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Thursday 26th December - 9am-6pm
Friday 27th December to Monday 30th December: normal hours
Tuesday 31st December: close at 7pm
Wednesday 1st January: 9am-6pm
Thursday 2nd January: 9am-6pm
Sainsbury's Christmas opening hours
Most larger Sainsbury's stores will be open at the following times.
Tuesday 24th December: close at 7pm
Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Thursday 26th December - 9am-6pm
Friday 27th December to Monday 30th December: normal hours
Tuesday 31st December: 10am-7pm
Wednesday 1st January: 8am-8pm
Thursday 2nd January: 8am-8pm
Sainsbury's shops vary throughout the country, so be sure to check your local store's opening hours by searching for it using the store locator.
Tesco Christmas opening hours
Most larger Tesco stores will be open at the following times.
Tuesday 24th December: close at 7pm (some Express shops staying open until 10pm)
Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Thursday 26th December - 9am-6pm
Friday 27th December to Monday 30th December: normal hours
Tuesday 31st December: close at 8pm
Wednesday 1st January: 11am-6pm
Tesco shops vary throughout the country, so be sure to check your local store's opening hours by searching for it using the store locator.
Now check out the best boozy chocolates to buy this Christmas:
Anthon Berg Liqueur Chocolates Gift
Price: £9.99
Amazon say of the product: 'Delight the whisky connoisseur in your life with the Anthon Berg Liqueur Chocolates Gift Box - a sumptuous collection of 5 dark chocolate-covered miniature alcohol bottles infused with the finest Single Malts Scotch Whiskies. Crafted with precision and care, each bottle encapsulates the distinct essence of premium Scotch Whiskies, creating a harmonious fusion of flavours that dance on the palate.'
The Ultimate Baileys Irish Cream & Chocolate Hamper With Miniatures
Price: 42.99
Amazon say of the product: 'The Ultimate Baileys Irish Cream & Chocolate Hamper With Miniatures - Includes Chocolate Collection Box, Miniature Bottles, Mini Delights, Salted Caramel & Truffle Chocolate'.
Hotel Chocolat - Tipsy Truffles
Price: £17.95
Amazon say of the product: '14 soft-centred chocolates made with fine rums, whiskies and more from Hotel Chocolat. Features generous measures of premium alcohols served in high-cacao chocolate, including Salted Espresso Martini, Mojito, Champagne Truffle and more.'
Love Cocoa Raspberry Marc de Champagne Chocolate Truffle balls
Price: £14.95
Amazon say of the product: 'A luxurious soft truffle centre with a Raspberry Champagne filling that melts in your mouth, coated with a thick luxury white chocolate shell.'
Asbach Chocolate Bottles Filled with Brandy Liqueur with a Sugar Crust Liquid Centre
Price: £19.99
Amazon say of the product: 'Asbach Liqueur bottles 20pcs with sugar crust are both authentic and deliciously tasty. With mini bottles of rich dark chocolate filled with a liquid brandy centre, this product is luxurious and tasty. Perfect for any seasonal gift or stocking filler'.
Ice Vodka Chocolate Liqueurs
Price: £7.99
Amazon say of the product: 'The ABTEY Ice Vodka Chocolate Liqueurs offer a delightful combination of dark chocolate shaped bottles filled with exquisite vodka liqueurs. Enclosed in a stylish crate packaging, this indulgent treat is perfect for those seeking a taste of luxury.'
Friars Dark Chocolate Cherry Liqueurs
Price: £34.99
Amazon say of the product: 'Savour our luxurious, decadent cerisettes for the true dark chocolate devotee. The whole cherry, stone included, is soaked in Kirsch liqueur and then dipped in dark chocolate creating an unusual and most delicious chocolate.'
Martin’s Chocolatier French Chocolate Liqueurs
Price: £15.75
Amazon say of the product: 'A sophisticated tin of chocolate liqueurs containing a tantalising selection of boozy chocolates with spirit liquid centres including Williams Pear, Cherry liqueur, St James Rum and Label 5 Whisky.'
Anthon Berg - Chocolate Liqueurs - Famous Liqueur Brands - 64 bottles
Price: £25.90
Amazon say of the product: 'Dark chocolate bottles filled with a syrup made from some of the best spirits brands. The box includes chocolates with brands such as The Famous Grouse, Cointreau, Drambuie, Jim Beam, Remy Martin, Canadian Club, Sobieski and Galliano.'
Chocolate Twist Wafer Rolls Infused with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Price: £9.99
Amazon say of the product: 'Pack of two light and crispy ganache filled wafers infused with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur.'
Elizabeth Shaw Famous Names Liqueurs
Price: £11.74
Amazon say of the product: 'An indulgent collection of the finest dark chocolates filled with classic spirits and liqueurs.'
Guinness Dark Chocolate Truffles Can
Price: £7.96
Amazon say of the product: 'A creamy ganache flavoured with Guinness beet, set in a rich dark chocolate.'
Liqueur-Filled Chocolate Casier Rouge L’Original
Price: £7.99
Amazon say of the product: 'Liqueurs in premium dark chocolate. All our chocolates are guaranteed to be pure cocoa butter. Liqueur flavours - Triple Sec, Cherry, Brandy, Rhum & Amaretto. Great liqueurs for connoisseurs, with some sparkling chocolate variations to make your meal even more crazy.'
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