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New Year's Day 2027 Store Hours in the UK

What's open and closed on Friday, 1 January 2027

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New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, 1 January 2027. That's in 96 days.
Typically closed: Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Post Office.
Many locations open with holiday hours: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Co-op Food.
Other stores vary by nation and location. See the full list below.



New Year's Day is a bank holiday across the UK. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Co-op open with reduced hours, while Aldi, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer close for the day and most Lidl stores stay shut.

Is it open on New Year's Day? Store by Store

Store New Year's Day 2027 Details
Tesco Open - Holiday Hours Large stores open with reduced hours; Express stores open longer. Find a store ›
Sainsbury's Open - Holiday Hours Stores open with reduced hours. Find a store ›
Asda Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with reduced hours. Find a store ›
Morrisons Open - Holiday Hours Stores open with reduced hours. Find a store ›
Aldi Closed Aldi stores are closed on New Year's Day. Find a store ›
Lidl Closed Most Lidl stores are closed; a limited number inside the M25 may open. Find a store ›
Waitrose Closed Waitrose stores are usually closed on New Year's Day. Find a store ›
Co-op Food Open - Holiday Hours Stores open with reduced hours. Find a store ›
Iceland Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Marks & Spencer Closed Most M&S stores are closed on New Year's Day. Find a store ›
Boots Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Superdrug Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Argos Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
B&M Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Home Bargains Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Primark Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Next Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
John Lewis Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
IKEA Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Currys Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
B&Q Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Greggs Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Costa Coffee Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Starbucks Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
McDonald's Varies by Location Hours vary on New Year's Day. Check your local store. Find a store ›
Post Office Closed Most branches are closed and Royal Mail does not deliver on New Year's Day. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.



New Year's Day Store Rules by Nation

Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Co-op usually open with reduced hours.

Aldi, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer are usually closed; most Lidl stores outside London are closed.

In Scotland, 2 January is also a bank holiday, and some stores keep special Hogmanay hours.

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 New Year's Day 2027 in the UK?

New Year's Day 2027 in the UK falls on Friday, 1 January 2027.

Is Tesco open on New Year's Day?

Yes. Tesco stores open with reduced hours on New Year's Day; Express stores usually open longer.

Is Aldi open on New Year's Day?

No. Aldi stores in the UK are closed on New Year's Day.

Is M&S open on New Year's Day?

Most Marks & Spencer stores are closed on New Year's Day.

Other Upcoming Holidays in the UK

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