Supermarkets: Expert discusses lower cost of shopping
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Christmas Day is due to take place on a Saturday in 2021, and although shops are typically open on this day of the week, when it comes to December 25 things are a little different. In the UK, it is enshrined in law under the Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004, that all big stores must close their doors on the big day.
Which shops will be open?
Supermarkets and other large retailers will be closed
However, some smaller corner shops or local grocers may remain open.
This varies on a case-by-case basis and might be the decision of the specific store owner.
Most corner shops will display their opening hours either on their door, in their window or online.
High street retailers are likely to reopen on Boxing Day in line with the beginning of the seasonal sales.
When do supermarkets close for Christmas?
Supermarket opening hours over the festive season differ depending on the retailer.
Asda
Asda stores will be shut on Christmas Day itself. However, will be open on Christmas Eve until 7pm.
Tesco
Tesco stores will be shut on Christmas Day, but will open on Christmas Eve.
Shoppers will have between 6am and 7pm on Christmas Eve to pick up any last-minute items.
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Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s supermarkets will be open on Christmas Eve between 6am and 7pm.
They will then shut their doors for both Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Morrisons
Morrisons will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Shops will be open between 6am and 6pm on Christmas Eve
Waitrose
On Christmas Eve, the “majority” of Waitrose stores will open between 7am and 6pm.
On Christmas Day and Boxing Day, stores will be closed with the exception of those in Welcome Break motorway service stations and Shell forecourts – some of which will be open 24 hours.
Lidl
Lidl stores will be shut on Christmas Day.
Shoppers can grab any last-minute bits and bobs on Christmas Eve between 7am and 6pm.
Aldi
Aldi will be closed on Christmas Day, but will remain open on December 14 between 7am and 6pm.
When do supermarkets reopen after Christmas?
While some supermarkets will remain shut on Boxing Day, others will open for shorter hours.
Asda
Asda will reopen on Boxing Day between 10am and 4pm.
The supermarket will remain open throughout New Year, though will operate reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Tesco
Tesco will reopen on Boxing Day with reduced hours.
Customers can access the store between 8am and 6pm.
Sainsbury’s
All Sainsbury’s supermarkets will be closed on Boxing Day.
The supermarket will reopen on December 27 between 8am and 8pm.
Morrisons
Morrisons will also remain closed on Boxing Day before reopening on December 27.
Shoppers have between 7am and 10pm to access Morrisons stores.
Waitrose
Waitrose Stores will remain closed on Boxing Day, with the exception of some smaller stores.
Waitrose will reopen on December 27 though hours may vary depending on location.
Aldi
Aldi will be closed on Boxing Day.
On December 27, most stores will open between 8am and 8pm.
Lidl
Lidl wil reopen its doors after Christmas on Boxing Day.
Stores will be open between 10am and 5pm.
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