Overview

• Lidl says it has already reduced prices on more than 1,000 product lines as part of the new £250 million investment.
• All Lidl GB stores will close on Christmas Day, with most branches also shut on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• The supermarket expects Monday 22 December to be its busiest shopping day and advises visiting between 8–10am or after 6pm to avoid crowds.
• Customers are urged to check local hours via Lidl’s online store finder or the Lidl Plus app due to regional variations.
• Some reports state every branch outside the M25 will close on New Year’s Day, with most outside London and in Wales closed on Boxing Day.