Christmas is just hours away, so while we scramble to finish the last-minute preparations, it’s important to keep in mind that Sainsbury’s and other supermarkets have adjusted their opening and closing times for Christmas Eve (December 24) and the holiday season of 2022.
To give its personnel some well-deserved time off, many supermarkets have chosen to lock their doors for a longer amount of time during the holiday season. This calls for meticulous planning on the part of people rushing around to fill up on last-minute necessities.
No matter how organised you think you are, there is always that one thing you have forgotten, whether it be cognac for Grandma, batteries for the kids’ toys, or Brussels sprouts.
However, you need not worry because Sainsbury’s has confirmed its Christmas Eve operation hours so you won’t go without.
Find out what time the grocery store opens and closes on December 24 by reading on.
On Christmas Eve, Sainsbury’s will be open from 6 am to 7 pm, but it will be closed on Christmas and Boxing Day.
Customers are urged to check their local store times before travelling as opening hours differ from branch to branch.
Utilizing the shop locate tool on the Sainbury’s website will allow you to achieve this. To find the closest Sainsbury’s, just enter your postcode; once there, click on store details to see all of the opening and closing times for Christmas.
On Christmas Eve, Sainsbury’s Local convenience stores will close later than the superstores, but once again, the closing times vary by region.
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Sainsbury S Opening and Closing Times Over the Festive Period


Many people often question what hours the supermarkets open and close during the period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve when nobody is entirely sure what day it is.
Sainsbury’s has made available a complete list of its hours of operation so you can keep your family content and the fridge supplied this holiday season.
- Christmas Day – closed
- Boxing Day – 10 am to 5 pm
- 27th December – 6 am to 11 pm
- 28th December – 6 am to 11 pm
- 29th December – 6 am to 11 pm
- 30th December – 6 am to 11 pm
- New Year s Eve – 7a m to 7 pm
- New Year s Day – 10 am to 4 pm
- 2nd January – 6 am to 11 pm
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UK supermarket’s Opening and Closing Times for ChristmAs Eve 2022
There might be another grocery store that can save the day if you can’t get to Sainsbury’s before they shut their doors on Christmas Eve.
The following table lists the opening and closing hours of supermarkets in the UK on December 24:
- Tesco – 6 am to 6 pm
- M&S – 6 am to 7 pm
- ASDA – 6 am to 7 pm
- Aldi – 7 am to 6 pm
- Lidl – 7 am to 7 pm
- Co-op – 7 am to 9 pm
- Morrisons – 6 am to 6 pm
- Waitrose – 7 am to 6 pm
Customers are advised to check the opening and closing timings of their local store ahead of time as hours may differ depending on location.