Aldi shoppers eager to snap up the latest bargains from the retailer's famed middle aisle will need to mark new dates in their diaries. The supermarket has confirmed a temporary shake-up to its SpecialBuys release schedule, prompted by the timing of the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.
Why Are The SpecialBuys Dates Changing?
The discount chain typically launches its ever-changing array of SpecialBuy products every Thursday and Sunday. However, this routine has been disrupted because Christmas Day fell on a Thursday, and New Year's Day is also set to be a Thursday. This clash with the regular weekly pattern has forced Aldi to implement a short-term revised timetable for its deal releases.
An Aldi spokesperson provided clarity on the new schedule, stating: "The next Specialbuy release is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, so we’ll see new stock landing after the Christmas period. For the following week, Specialbuys will be released on Friday, January 2, and Sunday, January 4."
Key Dates for Your Diary
Shoppers should plan their bargain-hunting trips around the following revised dates. The first post-Christmas SpecialBuys launch happened on Sunday, December 28. The subsequent releases will then occur on Friday, January 2, and Sunday, January 4.
Thankfully, the disruption is only temporary. Aldi has confirmed that its popular SpecialBuys are expected to revert to the standard Thursday and Sunday pattern from Thursday, January 8 onwards.
Featured Items and Store Hours
The SpecialBuys lineup for Sunday, December 28, included several practical storage solutions ideal for the post-festive period. Highlights featured an 80L Storage Box for £5.99, perfect for stashing Christmas decorations, and a space-saving 42L Underbed Storage Box for £4.99.
Other notable deals included a 42L Touch Bin (£12.99), a Spray Mop Set (£9.99), and Hotel Collection Reed Diffusers in scents like Coconut and Vanilla for £2.49. Shoppers could also pick up a Giant Kitchen Towel with 260 sheets for £2.75 and a 3 Tier Airer for £12.99 for drying new festive gifts.
Aldi has also reminded customers that store opening hours are subject to change over the holiday period. It is advisable to check local branch times online, but many stores are expected to follow this pattern:
- Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th December: 8am - 8pm
- Wednesday 31st December: 8am - 6pm
- Thursday 1st January: Closed
- Friday 2nd January: 8am - 10pm
With the new dates now confirmed, savvy shoppers can plan their visits to ensure they don't miss out on Aldi's limited-time SpecialBuys, which famously operate on a 'once they’re gone, they’re gone' basis.
