Tesco has announced its Christmas delivery slot dates for 2026, offering 60,000 more slots than last year. Customers can already start adding festive items to their shopping lists ahead of booking.
Booking dates and early access
Shoppers with an Anytime Delivery Saver or Click + Collect plan can secure a slot two days early, from 6am on Tuesday, November 3. Slots open to all other customers, including Off-Peak Delivery Saver members, from 6am on Thursday, November 5.
Once slots are open, shoppers can book all their December slots. Tesco is reminding customers to sign up for a Delivery Saver plan to secure early access to online slots for the festive period.
Delivery Saver plans and Whoosh offer
Delivery Saver is Tesco's subscription-based delivery service, with plans running for 6 or 12 months and starting from £2.49 a month. Customers who sign up by October 18 will also benefit from free Whoosh delivery on orders over £25 until January 11, 2027.
For the first time, Tesco customers can browse the Festive Food to Order range early and add items to their shopping list now, ready to move into baskets when slots open in November.
Whoosh expansion and statement
Tesco's rapid delivery service Whoosh now serves three-quarters of the UK. Whoosh is available via the Tesco app and website, with delivery in as little as 60 minutes.
Laura Ramsell, Tesco Online Customer Director, said: “Christmas should be all about spending time with family and friends, not worrying about getting the big shop done. That’s why we’re making it even easier for customers this year, with tens of thousands more delivery slots available and everything they need for the festive table - including our exciting new Festive Food to Order range.
“And for those looking to get ahead, our Anytime Delivery Saver plan offers priority access to Christmas slots. Customers will also get free Whoosh delivery until next January when they sign up by 18 October, making those last-minute festive top-ups that little bit easier.”
