Aldi has confirmed it will close all of its UK stores for three days in December, as part of its festive opening hours announcement.
The supermarket will shut its branches on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, giving staff time off during the holiday period. Stores are set to reopen on Sunday, December 27, and will also be operating on Saturday, January 2, 2027, after the New Year.
Extended hours before Christmas
Between Monday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 23, Aldi stores will open from 7am in England and Wales and 8am in Scotland, closing at 10pm each day. On Christmas Eve, shops will open at the same times but close at 6pm.
Normal operating hours are due to resume from Saturday, January 2.
Colleagues get time off
Rachel Geary, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “No matter how organised you are for Christmas, there always seems to be something left on the shopping list.
“We want to make those final few days before Christmas as easy as possible, giving customers more time to pick up everything they need at Aldi's unbeatable prices. And with our stores closed on Boxing Day, our colleagues can enjoy some well-deserved time with their loved ones too.”
Full festive schedule
The complete Aldi Christmas opening hours are: Monday, December 21 – 7am–10pm (England and Wales); 8am–10pm (Scotland). Tuesday, December 22 – 7am–10pm (England and Wales); 8am–10pm (Scotland). Wednesday, December 23 – 7am–10pm (England and Wales); 8am–10pm (Scotland). Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) – 7am–6pm (England and Wales); 8am–6pm (Scotland). Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day) – Closed. Saturday, December 26 (Boxing Day) – Closed. Sunday, December 27 – 9:30am–4pm. Monday, December 28 – 8am–8pm. Tuesday, December 29 – 8am–8pm. Wednesday, December 30 – 8am–8pm. Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) – 8am–6pm. Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day) – Closed. Saturday, January 2, 2027 – Normal opening hours resume.
