Aldi has confirmed that all of its UK stores will close for two days before the end of 2026, and it will extend opening hours in the lead-up to Christmas.
Stores will open from 7am in England and Wales and 8am in Scotland between Monday, December 21, and Wednesday, December 23. On Christmas Eve, stores will open at the same times and close at 6pm.
Closure Dates Confirmed
Every Aldi UK store will shut on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, "giving colleagues a well-earned break," before reopening on Sunday, December 27. Stores will also remain closed on New Year's Day, with doors 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."
Extended Hours Before Christmas
"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," reports Wales Online.
Full Christmas Opening Schedule
- 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 (New Year's Day): Closed
- Saturday, January 2: Normal opening hours resume
Shoppers are advised to check the Aldi Store Finder for the most up-to-date opening hours at their nearest store, as times may differ by location.
