Whether you’re on the hunt for last-minute essentials or looking to stock up on extra supplies to see you through to the New Year, a trip to the supermarket is inevitable over the festive period.
This year the likes of Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Waitrose, Tesco and Morrisons have stocked up on some great New Year’s grub for everyone to enjoy.
But, with many shops planning to close their doors at various times in the coming days, knowing where to pick up some extra food or beverages can be confusing.
So, to help make things a little easier for you, we’ve compiled a handy list of the major supermarket’s opening and closing times over the festive period.
Tesco
Tesco stores’ opening times vary across the country, so shoppers are advised to check with their local store before heading out.
Reduced hours will be in operation on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
- December 31 – Tesco Extras and superstores open from 5am to 7pm, local stores open from 6am to 10pm
- January 1 – superstores open from 8am to 6pm, Express stores from 8am to 10pm
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Asda
Asda stores’ will be operational on reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and New Years’ Day.
- December 31 – open from 7am to 7pm
- New Year’s Day – open from 9am to 6pm
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Sainsbury’s
Normal hours will resume in Sainsbury’s stores on 2 January while there will be reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
- December 31 – open from 10am to 7pm (Local stores from 6am to 9pm)
- January 1 – open from 8am to 8pm (convenience stores open from 8am to 9pm)
Morrisons
Morrisons stores vary, closing at either 6pm or 7pm. There will also be reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day before normal hours resume again on 2 January.
- December 31 – open from 6am or 7am until 7pm
- January 1 – open from 9am to 6pm
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Marks and Spencer
M&S stores will function on reduced hours on New Year’s Eve.
Most stores are expected to be close on New Year’s Day but shopper’s are advised to check with their local store.
- December 31 – closed at 7pm
- January 1 – closed
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Aldi
Aldi will function on reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and be closed on New Year’s Day.
- December 31 – open from 8am to 6pm
- January 1 – closed
Lidl
Lidl stores will be working on reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and be closed on New Year’s Day.
- December 26 – closed
- December 31 -closed at 6pm
- January 1 – closed
Waitrose
Most stores of Waitrose’s Welcome Break Service stations as well as Shell petrol stations will be closed on New Year’s Day. A small number will reportedly be open to the public and for Uber Eats and Deliveroo orders.