Overview
- Lidl will shut all 980 UK branches on Christmas Day, with most stores also closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
- Regional rules apply at Lidl, with all outlets outside the M25 closed on New Year’s Day and most stores outside London and Wales closed on Boxing Day.
- Aldi will close nationwide on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, reopen on December 27, then close again on New Year’s Day before reopening on January 2, 2026.
- Home Bargains has likewise confirmed closures on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to give staff an extended break.
- Shoppers are advised to check local hours via each retailer’s store locator or app, with extended opening times before Christmas to help customers plan.