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Rachel Williams

Christmas Eve opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and Co-op

It is officially Christmas Eve, meaning you only have a limited amount of time left to get in all the essentials for the big day tomorrow.

For many of us, today is usually spent dashing to the supermarket to make sure that we have everything we need for Christmas dinner and the next few days.

However, supermarket chains regularly change up their opening times during the festive period, with many of them closing earlier on December 24 to allow staff a longer break for the holidays.

Which is exactly why it can be handy to know when the shops will be open today, just so you can plan your trip to avoid any disappointments.

To make sure you don't get caught out without any pigs in blankets or extra roasties this year, here is when all the major supermarkets will be open today for that last minute dash.

Aldi

Aldi will be closing earlier today (Getty Images)

Aldi will be closing earlier today, as all stores will be open from 7am to 6pm.

All stores will remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year, before reopening as normal from December 27.

Find the hours at your nearest Aldi supermarkets by checking its store locator.

Lidl

Lidl will also be closing earlier today (Getty Images)

Lidl will be open from 7am until 6pm today for any last minute shoppers.

Stores will remain closed on Christmas Day before reopening at reduced hours on December 26.

Find the hours at your nearest Lidl by checking its store locator tool.

Morrisons

Morrisons opening hours have changed today (Getty Images)

Morrisons will be open from 6am to 6pm today.

Stores will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on Boxing Day from 9am to 6pm.

For opening times, check Morrisons online store locator.

Asda

Asda stores will be open from reduced hours (Getty Images)

Most Asda stores will be open from 6am to 7pm today.

Stores will be closed on Christmas Day and be open on Boxing Day from 9am to 6pm.

Check your local Asda opening times with its store locator tool.

Sainsbury's

Sainsburys store opening times vary today (PA)

Most of Sainsbury's larger stores will be open from 6am to 7pm today. Meanwhile, smaller local stores will be open until around 11pm.

All Sainsbury's stores will remain closed on Christmas Day. Larger stores will reopen on Boxing Day from around 10am to 6pm, while the convenience stores will be open from 9am to 9pm.

Check your local Sainsbury's opening times with its store locator tool.

Tesco

Tesco store opening times will vary (Getty Images)

Tesco superstores will be closing earlier today, with the majority open from around 7am to 6pm. Express stores will be open from around 6am to 10pm.

All stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Some superstores and express stores will reopen on Boxing Day, though the hours differ depending on the location.

Keep an eye on your local Tesco opening hours with its online store locator.

Iceland

Iceland stores will close at 5pm today (Getty Images)

Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores will be open today from 8am to 5pm.

All stores will remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Stores will reopen on December 27 from around 8am to 8pm.

Check your local Iceland and Food Warehouse opening times with the store finder.

Waitrose

Waitrose stores will be closing early today (Getty Images)

Waitrose stores will be open today from 7am to 6pm.

It will remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with the exception of those in service stations and Shell Forecourts.

Stores will reopen on December 27 from 8am to 9pm. Check your local Waitrose opening times with its branch finder tool.

Co-op

Co-op will be open today (Getty Images)

The majority of Co-op stores will be open from 7am to 9pm.

Stores will remain closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on Boxing Day from around 8am to 8pm.

Check your local Co-op opening hours using its store finder.

M&S

M&S will be open from 6am-7pm today (Getty Images)

The majority of M&S stores will be open from 6am to 7pm today.

All stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Stores will then reopen on December 27 from 8am to 8pm.

Find out more information using the M&S store locator tool.

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