Overview
- All UK stores will close at 6pm on Christmas Eve, remain shut on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and reopen at 8am on Saturday, December 27.
- Branches will trade as normal up to Tuesday, December 23, then operate until 6pm on New Year’s Eve before closing again on New Year’s Day.
- The timetable applies nationwide across roughly 1,060 stores, with outlets urging shoppers to check local pages for any variations.
- Coverage describes the pause as a 62‑hour shutdown during the peak holiday period to prioritize staff time off.
- Aldi’s hours update comes alongside ongoing expansion plans and recent awards, including Christmas Retailer of the Year and recognition for value by Good Housekeeping and Which?.