Most supermarkets will be open on New Year’s Day, although their hours may be reduced. Check your local store for specific hours. Some stores may be closed or have reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. A number of supermarkets have announced their plans for the festive season this year – and it includes changes to opening times over Christmas and New Year.
Here are the details of when UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S will be open over the festive period. The big four supermarkets – Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons – have all confirmed they will be open on New Year’s Day, although their hours may be reduced.
Most stores will be open from 9am to 6pm, although it’s worth checking your local store for specific hours as they may vary. A number of supermarkets have announced changes to their opening times over Christmas and New Year – and this is what you need to know.
Tesco: All Tesco Extra, Superstore and Express stores will be open on New Year’s Day, although hours may vary so it’s best to check your local store. On New Year’s Eve, all Tesco stores will close at 7pm.
Sainsbury’s: Sainsbury’s Local branches will have reduced hours on New Year’s Day, while supermarket stores will operate under normal Sunday opening hours. On New Year’s Eve, all Sainsbury’s stores will close at 7pm.
Asda: All Asda stores will be open on New Year’s Day from 9am to 6pm, with reduced hours on Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.
Waitrose: Waitrose branches will be open on New Year’s Day from 9am to 6pm, with reduced hours on Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.
M&S: M&S food halls will be open on New Year’s Day from 11am to 5pm, while most M&S stores will be closed. A number of M&S petrol stations will also be open on New Year’s Day.
Co-op: The Co-operative Group has more than 2,500 food stores across the UK and most will be open on New Year’s Day, although hours may vary.
Iceland: All Iceland stores will be closed on Boxing Day but open as normal on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
A number of other supermarkets including Lidl, Waitrose, M&S and the Co-op have also confirmed they will be open on New Year’s Day, although their hours may be reduced. It’s always best to check your local store for specific opening times.
Some stores may be closed or have reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, so it’s worth checking your local store for specific hours. A number of supermarkets have announced changes to their opening times over Christmas and New Year – and this is what you need to know.
Morrisons: Morrisons stores across the UK will be open on New Year’s Day from 9am until 6pm. On New Year’s Eve, most supermarkets will close at 7pm, while 24-hour stores will remain open until 10pm.
Aldi: Aldi stores in England and Wales will be closed on Boxing Day, but all other stores will be open as usual including on New Year’s Day.
Lidl: Lidl UK stores will be closed on Boxing Day but open as normal on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
