Aldi has confirmed that all of its UK stores will close for two days before the end of 2026, and it has also announced extended opening hours in the run-up to Christmas.
Extended hours before Christmas
Between Monday, December 21, and Wednesday, December 23, stores will open from 7am in England and Wales and 8am in Scotland. On Christmas Eve, stores will open at the same times before closing at 6pm.
Closures over the festive period
All Aldi UK stores will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, "giving colleagues a well-earned break", before reopening on Sunday, December 27. Stores will also close on New Year's Day, reopening on Saturday, January 2, 2027.
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 Christmas opening hours
- Monday 21st December: 7am–10pm (England and Wales); 8am–10pm (Scotland)
- Tuesday 22nd December: 7am–10pm (England and Wales); 8am–10pm (Scotland)
- Wednesday 23rd December: 7am–10pm (England and Wales); 8am–10pm (Scotland)
- Thursday 24th December (Christmas Eve): 7am–6pm (England and Wales); 8am–6pm (Scotland)
- Friday 25th December (Christmas Day): Closed
- Saturday 26th December (Boxing Day): Closed
- Sunday 27th December: 9:30am–4pm
- Monday 28th December: 8am–8pm
- Tuesday 29th December: 8am–8pm
- Wednesday 30th December: 8am–8pm
- Thursday 31st December (New Year's Eve): 8am–6pm
- Friday 1st January (New Year's Day): Closed
- Saturday 2nd January: Normal opening hours resume
Customers are encouraged to check the Aldi Store Finder for the latest opening hours at their local store, as it said opening times may vary.
