UK Supermarket Christmas & New Year Opening Times 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
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Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, and more to avoid disappointment.
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