Christmas 2025 supermarket hours in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire: Aldi, Tesco, M&S, Asda, Waitrose & more

Shoppers across the East Midlands are being urged to check supermarket opening times carefully ahead of Christmas and New Year, with major chains confirming reduced hours and full-day closures over the festive period.

Supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl, Co-op and Waitrose will all operate altered schedules, with variations between large supermarkets and convenience stores.

Here’s what customers in the East Midlands can expect:

Aldi

Aldi has confirmed that many stores will operate reduced hours across the festive period, although times may vary by location.

Aldi stores will be closed on:

• Thursday, December 25
• Friday, December 26
• Thursday, January 1

Most Aldi branches are expected to open on:

• Christmas Eve: 7am to 6pm
• New Year’s Eve: 8am to 6pm

Customers are advised to check their local store using Aldi’s online store finder.

Asda

Many Asda stores across the region will remain open on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, though hours may differ between locations.

Typical opening times include:

• Christmas Eve: 5am to 7pm
• Boxing Day: 9am to 6pm
• New Year’s Eve: 7am to 7pm
• New Year’s Day: 9am to 6pm

Asda has confirmed that opening times will vary, so shoppers should check locally before travelling.

Co-op

Co-op stores will operate reduced hours during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays, with differences between supermarket and convenience locations.

• Some Co-op supermarkets will close early at 7pm on Christmas Eve
• Convenience stores may open from 6am to 8pm
• All stores will be closed on Christmas Day
• Many stores are expected to open 10am to 7pm on Boxing Day
• On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, most stores are likely to close early at 7pm

Local store details can be found via the Co-op store finder.

Lidl

Lidl has confirmed the following festive opening times:

• Saturday, December 20: 7am to 10pm
• Sunday, December 21: 1pm to 6pm
• Monday, December 22: 7am to 10pm
• Tuesday, December 23: 7am to 10pm
• Wednesday, December 24: 7am to 10pm
• Friday, December 25: Closed
• Saturday, December 26: Closed
• Wednesday, December 31: 8am to 6pm
• Thursday, January 1: Closed

Shoppers should check individual store details online.

Tesco

Tesco supermarkets and Express stores will run on reduced hours throughout the festive period.

• Many Tesco stores will open 6am to 7pm
• Tesco Express stores may trade 7am to 10pm
• All stores closed on Christmas Day
• Boxing Day: Supermarkets: 9am to 6pm Express: 9am to 7pm
• New Year’s Eve: Supermarkets: 6am to 7pm Express: 7am to 10pm
• New Year’s Day: Supermarkets: 9am to 6pm Express: 8am to 10pm

M&S

M&S stores across the West Midlands will also reduce their opening hours.

• Christmas Eve: Mostly 6am to 7pm
• Christmas Day: Closed
• Boxing Day: Closed
• New Year’s Eve: 8am to 7pm
• New Year’s Day: Closed

Morrisons

Most Morrisons stores will follow these festive hours:

• Christmas Eve: 6am to 6pm
• Christmas Day: Closed
• Boxing Day: 9am to 6pm
• New Year’s Eve: 7am to 7pm
• New Year’s Day: 9am to 6pm

Opening times may vary slightly by store.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s supermarkets and convenience stores will operate different schedules.

• Christmas Eve: Supermarkets: 6am to 7pm Convenience stores: 6am to 9pm
• Christmas Day: Closed
• Boxing Day: Supermarkets: 9am to 6pm Convenience stores: 9am to 9pm
• New Year’s Eve: Supermarkets: 10am to 7pm Convenience stores: 6am to 9pm
• New Year’s Day: Supermarkets: 8am to 8pm Convenience stores: 9am to 9pm

Waitrose

Waitrose has confirmed that only some stores located at Welcome Break service stations will remain open on Christmas Day.

• Most Waitrose stores will be closed on Boxing Day
• A small number will remain open for Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat
• On New Year’s Day, most stores will accept delivery orders through the same platforms

Shoppers are strongly advised to check individual store opening times before setting off, as hours may vary across the East Midlands.