Supermarket Christmas opening hours in 2024

Don't be caught out!

Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 3rd Dec 2024

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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