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22.12.2023 - 06:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It's the most wonderful time of the year with Christmas just around the corner. Most of us will spend it celebrating with family and friends - which means you may need to stock up on plenty of food and drink.
Supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Morrisons are expected to be busy in the lead up to the big day as people get all they need for Christmas dinner.
After Christmas Day there will also be some bargains to be had as stock is reduced to clear and the sales begin.
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However it is worth remembering that opening hours vary around the holiday period with many of the big name stores shut completely on bank holidays such as Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
If you are planning a trip to the supermarket during the festive period here are all the opening hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and the days before New Year for stores including Aldi, ASDA, Tesco, M&S, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Booths.
Below are the store times given by Aldi, however opening times may vary by location. Use the store finder to find your local store.
The supermarket will be closed on Boxing Day in line with previous years. Richard Thornton, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “We recognise that Christmas is an important time for many of our colleagues, and keeping our stores closed on Boxing Day gives them more time to spend with their families.
“Customers will have plenty to look forward to in the run-up to Christmas, with more of Aldi’s brand-new Christmas ranges arriving in stores over the next few weeks.”
Opening times depend on the branch you visit, so it's a good idea to consult the store locator
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