It’s looking a lot like Christmas now. With only hours left until the big day arrives, it’s sure to get a bit busy in the retail parks.
From getting in the Christmas dinner to supplementing bread and milk, many of us will most likely be making last minute shopping trips.
It is important to note that, while we have used the hours when the majority will be open from, they can differ depending on store size and location, so it is always recommended to check the local store hours before making a trip.
- December 22: 7am – 10pm
- December 23: 7am – 10pm
- Christmas Eve: 7am – 6pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Closed
Lidl
- December 22: 8am – 10pm
- December 23: 8am – 10pm
- Christmas Eve: 8am – 10pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 11am – 5pm
Asda
Asda’s store opening hours do vary depending on the location, with petrol stations remaining open as normal throughout Christmas. The majority of stores will be open a the times provided below.
- Christmas Eve: 5am – 7pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 9am to 6pm
Tesco
Opening hours for Tesco superstores and Express stores do vary, with some reopening on Boxing Day, although not all of them. Here is when the majority will remain open over Christmas.
- December 22: 7am – 10pm
- December 23: 7am – 10pm
- Christmas Eve: 6am – 7pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Closed
Express stores
- December 22: 6am – 11pm
- December 23: 6am – 11pm
- Christmas Eve: 6am – 10pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 9am – 7pm
Morrisons
- December 22: 7am – 10pm
- December 23: 7am – 10pm
- Christmas Eve: 6am – 6pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
Sainsbury’s
Superstores
- December 22: 6am – 11pm
- December 23: 6am – 11pm
- Christmas Eve: 6am – 7pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
Convenience stores
- December 22: 6am – 11pm
- December: 6am – 11pm
- Christmas Eve: 6am – 9pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: 9am – 6pm
Waitrose
The premium UK supermarket has confirmed the only stores to remain open on Christmas will be those located in Welcome Break Service Stations and Shell Forecourts. While individual store hours differ, the majority will be open from.
- December 22: 8am – 9pm
- December 23: 8am – 9pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Closed (a small number will be open for Deliveroo and Just Eat order)
As of writing, the opening times for Marks & Spencer’s stores on its website are only available until December 22, although we have asked the retailer for the full Christmas trading hours.
Many of its larger stores are open from 8am to 9pm, with some located in BP forecourts available from 6am to 11pm
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