Overview
- Aldi will close nationwide on December 25 and 26 and January 1, reopening on December 27 and January 2, 2026.
- Aldi says the break lets colleagues spend time with loved ones and will extend hours in the run-up to Christmas.
- Lidl says all 980 UK branches will close on Christmas Day, with most also closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day; shoppers are urged to check the store locator or Lidl Plus app for local details.
- Framing the closures as part of its colleague strategy, Aldi notes a September pay rise to £13.02 an hour nationally and £14.05 within the M25, and says it offers paid breaks.
- Home Bargains previously confirmed it will also close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.