If you’re gearing up for New Year’s Day, it’s vital to stay informed about your local supermarket’s operating hours. The festive season typically sees supermarkets teeming with last-minute shoppers.
For those who fancy a spur-of-the-moment trip to the shops to hunt for deals, it’s useful to know when you can and can’t drop by.
As opening hours can vary from one store to another, we’ve compiled a handy guide to the opening and closing times of all major UK supermarkets during this period.
Find details on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, M&S and several other supermarkets in the list below.
Sainsbury’s
On New Year’s Eve, larger Sainsbury’s stores are expected to be open from 10am to 7pm, while convenience stores may operate from 6am to 9pm. On New Year’s Day, larger Sainsbury’s stores are slated to run from 8am to 8pm, with convenience stores generally opening between 9am and 9pm.
You can find more information for your local branch via Sainsbury’s store finder here.
Waitrose
Waitrose store hours may fluctuate, so it’s crucial to check your local branch before visiting over the New Year. However, most stores generally close at 6pm on New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Day, most shops will also be open and taking orders for Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo. For more specific details, please visit the Waitrose store finder here.
Asda
Some branches will be open from 7am to 7pm on New Year’s Eve and 9am to 6pm on New Year’s Day, as reported by the Mirror. However, these times may differ depending on the store, so it’s advisable to check your local Asda’s opening and closing times on its location finder 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 may operate between 7am and 10pm. On New Year’s Day, the majority of Tesco outlets will be open from 9am to 6pm, with Tesco Express shops potentially extending their hours from 8am to 10pm.
You can find full details for your local store on the Tesco store finder here.
M&S
New Year’s Eve will impact opening hours across UK stores. Many branches will open at 8am and close early at 7pm on December 31, and all will remain closed throughout New Year’s Day.
For more location-specific information, please visit the M&S store finder here.
Morrisons
For the New Year, Morrisons’ trading hours will be slightly reduced. Stores are scheduled to open from 7am to 7pm on New Year’s Eve, and most will return to a 9am to 6pm timetable on New Year’s Day.
Further details for your local branch can be found on the Morrisons store finder here.
Lidl
Lidl has announced the following operating hours for its stores during the festive season:
- Wednesday, December 31 – from 8am to 6pm
- Thursday, January 1 – closed
You can find full details for your local Lidl on the store finder here.
Co-op
The Co-op has announced that several of its stores may operate reduced hours during bank holidays, including New Year’s Day. The opening and closing times of some Co-op supermarkets may vary from those of their convenience store counterparts.
For New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, most stores will likely close early at 7pm. More information can be found on the Co-op store finder here.
Aldi
Aldi has shared that many of its stores will have fluctuating opening times throughout the Christmas period. On New Year’s Eve, many branches will be open from 8am to 6pm, but all branches will be closed on January 1.
You can check your local Aldi’s opening and closing times across the festive period on the supermarket’s store finder here.
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