Aldi has confirmed that all of its UK stores will close for three days over the festive period, giving staff time off on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. The discount supermarket chain, which operates more than 1,050 branches across Britain, will shut on December 25, December 26, and January 1, 2026.
Stores will reopen on Saturday, December 27, after the Christmas closures, and then close again on New Year's Day before returning to normal hours on Friday, January 2. Aldi is urging customers to plan ahead and stock up early, as all stores will close after trading finishes on Christmas Eve.
Rebecca Heley, Aldi UK's communications director, said: “Christmas is a special time, and we want to ensure all of our colleagues have the opportunity to relax and enjoy it with their loved ones. That’s why all Aldi stores will be closed on Boxing Day this year. We know how hard colleagues work to deliver an amazing Christmas for our customers, and this is one small way of saying thank you.”
The move reflects Aldi's long-standing policy of prioritising staff welfare over maximising festive trading. Retail experts suggest the decision will be welcomed by employees, who face intense workloads throughout December. Aldi is not alone in the move, with Home Bargains also confirming a three-day festive closure, while B&M will shut only on Christmas Day.
