Christmas Day 2026 Store Hours in the UK: What's Open & Closed | Store Locator Tool  

Christmas Day 2026 Store Hours in the UK

What's open and closed on Friday, 25 December 2026

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Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, 25 December 2026. That's in 89 days.
Typically closed: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi and 21 more.



Christmas Day is the one day of the year when every major UK supermarket closes. Large shops in England, Wales and Scotland are not allowed to open by law, and even most convenience stores close.

Is it open on Christmas Day? Store by Store

Store Christmas Day 2026 Details
Tesco Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Sainsbury's Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Asda Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Morrisons Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Aldi Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Lidl Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Waitrose Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Co-op Food Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Iceland Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Marks & Spencer Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Boots Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Superdrug Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Argos Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
B&M Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Home Bargains Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Primark Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Next Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
John Lewis Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
IKEA Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Currys Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
B&Q Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Greggs Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Costa Coffee Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Starbucks Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
McDonald's Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Post Office Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.



Christmas Day Store Rules by Nation

Large shops in England, Wales and Scotland must close on Christmas Day by law.

All major supermarkets, including their convenience formats and petrol stations, are closed.

Post Office branches are closed and there is no Royal Mail delivery.

If a fixed-date bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute bank holiday is usually given on the following weekday.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas Day 2026 in the UK?

Christmas Day 2026 in the UK falls on Friday, 25 December 2026.

Are any supermarkets open on Christmas Day?

No. All major UK supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl.

Is Tesco Express open on Christmas Day?

No. Tesco closes all of its stores, including Express stores and petrol stations, on Christmas Day.

Other Upcoming Holidays in the UK

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