The holiday season is approaching, and many people are gearing up for New Year’s Eve by stocking up on groceries and treats. With 2026 on the horizon, it’s crucial to know the opening hours of supermarkets during this busy period. Various supermarkets have adjusted their hours for New Year’s Day, so understanding which stores are open can help streamline your shopping plans.
Supermarkets’ New Year’s Day Hours
- Tesco
- New Year’s Eve: 6am to 7pm (Express stores: 7am to 10pm)
- New Year’s Day: 9am to 6pm (Express stores: 8am to 10pm)
- Sainsbury’s
- New Year’s Eve: 10am to 7pm (convenience stores: 6am to 9pm)
- New Year’s Day: 8am to 8pm (convenience stores: 9am to 9pm)
- Aldi
- New Year’s Eve: 8am to 6pm
- New Year’s Day: Closed
- Lidl
- New Year’s Eve: 8am to 6pm
- New Year’s Day: Closed
- Asda
- New Year’s Eve: 7am to 7pm
- New Year’s Day: 9am to 6pm
- Co-op
- New Year’s Eve: Open until 7pm (convenience stores: 6am or 7am to 8pm)
- New Year’s Day: 10am to 7pm (convenience stores: 9am to 8pm)
- Waitrose
- New Year’s Eve: Open
- New Year’s Day: Closed
- Marks and Spencer
- New Year’s Eve: 8am to 7pm
- New Year’s Day: Closed
- Morrisons
- New Year’s Eve: 7am to 7pm
- New Year’s Day: 9am to 6pm
Planning Your Shopping
As New Year’s Day approaches, it’s advisable to plan your shopping schedule. Some supermarkets will maintain reduced hours, while others will not open at all. Be sure to check your local store’s specific hours before heading out.
This knowledge will help avoid any last-minute inconveniences and ensure a smooth start to the new year. For further updates on store hours and holiday shopping tips, stay tuned to El-Balad.
