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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Greg Evans

New Year’s Day supermarket opening times 2025 for Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and others

As millions wake up on New Year’s Day, a trip to the supermarket may be needed to stock up on the essentials to see you through the first week of January.

This year the likes of Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Waitrose, Tesco and Morrisons have stocked up on some great New Year’s grub for everyone to enjoy.

But, with many shops closing their doors at various times for the bank holiday, knowing where to pick up some extra food or beverages can be confusing.

So, to help make things a little easier for you, we’ve compiled a handy list of the major supermarkets’ opening and closing times on New Year’s Day.

Tesco

Tesco stores’ opening times vary across the country, so shoppers are advised to check with their local store before heading out.

Reduced hours will be in operation on New Year’s Day.

Asda

Asda stores will be operational on reduced hours on New Year’s Day.

Asda (PA Wire)

Sainsbury’s

Normal hours will resume in Sainsbury’s stores on 2 January while there will be reduced hours on New Year’s Day.

Morrisons

Morrisons stores vary, closing at either 6pm or 7pm. There will also be reduced hours on New Year’s Day before normal hours resume again on 2 January.

Marks and Spencer

Most stores are expected to be closed on New Year’s Day but shoppers are advised to check with their local store.

Marks & Spencer (PA Wire)

Aldi

Aldi will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Lidl

Lidl stores will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Waitrose

Most stores of Waitrose’s Welcome Break Service stations as well as Shell petrol stations will be closed on New Year’s Day. A small number will reportedly be open to the public and for Uber Eats and Deliveroo orders.

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