As December comes to a close we celebrate the end of 2024 and the start of a brand new year. Whether you are celebrating with a party, or going to bed before midnight, supermarkets are expected to be busy over the next few days so it’s important to make sure you are stocked uo.
However it is worth remembering that because New Year’s Day on Wednesday is a bank holiday, opening and closing times for stores including Aldi, Tesco, Asda Lidl, or Morrisons will not be normal.
There is no law that stops stores closing on New Year’s Day, but it is classed as a bank holiday, so a lot will be open – however some have decided to give staff an extra day off and keep their doors shut. And on New Year’s Day most will close earlier than usual.
So, if you do need to head out to the supermarkets over the next few days, it is worth checking when they are open and closed.. Below are all the opening hours for stores, including Aldi, ASDA, Tesco, M&S, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Booths.
Aldi
Aldi stores closed over Christmas and Boxing Day and will again be closed on New Year’s Day to give staff an extra day off.
Opening times depend on the Aldi branch you visit, so it’s a good idea to consult the store locator before planning your shopping. For reference here are the opening times for Aldi, Manchester Arndale.
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Monday, December 30: 8am – 8pm
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New Year’s Eve: 9am – 6pm
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New Year’s Day: Closed
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Thursday, January 2: 8am – 8pm
ASDA
Opening times depend on the branch you visit, so it’s a good idea to consult the store locator before planning a visit. Most stores will be open on New Year’s Day, but will close earlier on New Year’s Eve. .
Below are the hours for ASDA Eastlands as a guide of 24-hour superstore opening and closing times over new year.
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Monday, December 30: 7am – 12am
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New Year’s Eve: 12am – 7pm
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New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm
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Thursday, January 2: Open 24 hours
Below are the opening hours for Asda Harpurhey which is not open 24 hours.
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Monday, December 30: 7am – 10pm
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New Year’s Eve: 7am – 7pm
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New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm
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Thursday, January 2: 7am – 10pm
Tesco
Opening hours at Tesco stores over new year will vary depending on the type of store and location. Most larger stores will be open from 9am to 6pm on New Year’s Day and close early on New Year’s Eve. To check the opening hours of your local Tesco store use the store finder.
Here are the hours for Tesco Extra Failsworth for reference.
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Monday, December 30: 5am – 1am
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New Year’s Eve: 5am – 7pm
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New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm
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Thursday, January 2: 5am – 1am
M&S
M&S Food will be closed on New Year’s Day. Opening times will vary, so to check the opening times of your local M&S store..
For reference here are the opening hours for M&S on Market Street in the city centre.
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Monday, December 30: 8am – 9pm
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New Year’s Eve: 8am – 6pm
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New Year’s Day: Closed
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Thursday, January 2: 8am – 9pm
Lidl
Lidl stores will be closed on New Year’s Day apart from those within the M25. They will also close earlier than usual on New Year’s Eve.
Hours will vary so customers are encouraged to check their local store’s opening hours on the online store finder. According to Lidl, the quietest times to shop instore are between 8am and 10am, or 6pm onwards For reference here are the opening times for Lidl in Chadderton.
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Monday, December 30: 8am – 10pm
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New Year’s Eve: 8am – 6pm
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New Year’s Day: Closed
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Thursday, January 2: 8am – 10pm
Morrisons
Opening times depend on which supermarket you visit, so it’s a good idea to consult the store locator. However, Morrisons will be open on New Year’s Day, and slower at an earlier than usual time on New Year’s Eve.
For reference here are the festive hours for Morrisons Chadderton and Morrisons Chorlton.
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Monday, December 30: 7am – 11pm
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New Year’s Eve: 7am – 7pm
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New Year’s Day: 9am – 6pm
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Thursday, January 2: 7am – 11pm
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s will be open on New Year’s Day and closer earlier than normal the day before. Full store times will depend on which Sainsbury’s you visit so customers should check the store locator for the latest details for their area.
For reference here are the opening times for Sainsbury’s in Heaton Park.
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Monday, December 30: 7am – 11pm
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New Year’s Eve: 7am – 7pm
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New Year’s Day: 8am – 8pm
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Thursday, January 2: 6am – 11pm
Iceland
Iceland and its Food Warehouse stores will open on New Year’s Day – and closer earlier on New Year’s Eve. You can check your local Iceland store here. For reference here are the hours for Iceland in Horwich:
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Monday, December 30: 8am – 9pm
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New Year’s Eve: 7am – 6pm
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New Year’s Day: 10am – 5pm
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Thursday, January 2: 8am – 9pm
Waitrose
Waitrose opening hours vary over new year depending on the store, so customers should use the branch finder to check their local store. On New Year’s Day, most Waitrose shops will be closed, with a small number of stores remaining open, with some open for Deliveroo and Uber Eats orders.
For reference here are the hours for Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme:
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Monday, December 30: 8am – 9pm
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New Year’s Eve: 8am – 6pm
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New Year’s Day: Closed
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Thursday, January 2: 8am – 9pm
Booths
Booths stores will be open on New Year’s Day, with stores and counters closing earlier on New Year’s Eve. Opening hours by store will vary, so customers should check the hours for their local store online.
However here are the general opening hours over new year, according to Booths:
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Monday, December 30: Normal opening hours
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New Year’s Eve: Store 7am – 6pm, Counters 7am – 6pm
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New Year’s Day: Store 9am – 6pm, Counters 9am – 6pm
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Thursday, January 2: Normal opening hours