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Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s opening hours: What time are shops and supermarkets open on Boxing Day?

Not all stores will be open on the day after Christmas

Kate Ng
Friday 25 December 2015 12:05 GMT
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It may be leftovers day, but there still may be some shopping to be done
It may be leftovers day, but there still may be some shopping to be done

While regular business hours will slowly start to resume, not all stores will be opening their doors once more on Boxing Day.

Here is all you need to know about which stores and supermarkets are available for business tomorrow, and for how long.

Asda

Asda (PAUL BARKER/AFP/Getty Images)

Asda will be opening majority of its stores on Boxing Day from 9am to 6pm, but hours will be reduced on Sunday, December 27 and Monday, December 28. Use the store finder to see if your nearest Asda will be open.

Sainsbury’s

The Sainsbury family gave away the most, after donating £84.7m last year (Getty)

Most stores will be open from 9am, till between 5pm and 9pm. Check the store finder for specific information.

Tesco

Supermarket giant Tesco plans to cut the sugar content of its soft drinks by five per cent every year, in what campaigners described as the first 'major sugar reduction programme' of any retailer (Getty)

According to the chain's website, all Tesco stores will be open till at least 6pm. Check for specific stores here.

Morrisons

Morrisons’ new CEO says in-store managers know best how to manage queues (Getty Images)

Most stores will be operating between 10am and 5pm on Boxing Day, with normal opening hours resuming on Sunday December 27. Use the store finder here.

Waitrose

(Getty (Getty)

A large number of the stores will be closed on both Christmas and Boxing Day, but you can check if your local Waitrose is open here.

Marks and Spencer

Food revenue rose 3.6 per cent in total terms but edged 0.4 per cent lower on a like-for-like basis (Getty)

Most M&S stores will be open from 8am to 6pm, but some may be open to 6.30pm. Use the store finder for more info.

Aldi

(Getty)

All Aldi stores will be shut on both Christmas and Boxing Day.

Lidl

Lidl was inspired by the Foire aux Vins in French supermarkets to bring in a four-times-a-year seasonal selection (Getty Images)

All Lidl stores will also be closed on Christmas and Boxing Day.

Stores on the high street and in shopping centres, such as Oxford Street and Bluewater in London, Bullring in Birmingham, Meadowhall in Sheffield and, Arndale in Manchester will generally be open on Boxing Day between 7am and 9pm.

Westfield shopping centres will be open from 7am to 11pm.

John Lewis will be shut on Boxing Day, but House of Fraser stores are operating from 8am to 10pm.

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