December 24th: Sainsbury’s opening and closing times for Christmas Eve 2022 can be accessed below
Christmas is a matter of hours away and while we rush around to finalise the last bits before the big day, it’s worth remembering that supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s, have changed their opening and closing times for Christmas Eve (December 24th) and the 2022 festive period.
WOTHAPPEN reports that supermarkets have decided to close their doors for longer over the festive period to give their staff some well-deserved time off. This means those dashing around to stock up on last-minute essentials will need to plan their shopping carefully.
Whether it’s batteries for the kids’ toys, Brussels sprouts, or Grandma’s favourite brandy – no matter how organised you think you have been, there always seems to be that one thing you have forgotten.
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But fear not as Sainsbury’s has announced its Christmas Eve operating hours so you can avoid being left empty-handed.
Read on to find out the supermarket’s opening and closing times on December 24th.
Sainsbury’s opening and closing times for Christmas Eve 2022 (December 24th)
Sainsbury’s will be open from 6 am to 7 pm on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Opening hours will vary from branch to branch, so customers are advised to check their local store times before making the trip.
You can do this by using the store locator feature on the Sainsbury’s website. Simply enter your postcode to find your nearest Sainsbury’s, click store details and it will provide all the opening and closing times over Christmas.
Sainsbury’s Local convenience stores will close later than the superstores on Christmas Eve but, again, the hours depend on the location.
Sainsbury’s opening and closing times over the festive period
The period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve when no one quite knows what day it is often leaves many wondering what times the supermarkets open and close.
Sainsbury’s has revealed its full list of opening and closing times so you can keep the fridge stocked and your family happy this festive 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
UK supermarkets’ opening and closing times for Christmas Eve 2022
If you are unable to make it to Sainsbury’s before they close their doors on Christmas Eve, there may be another supermarket that could save the day.
Here is a guide to UK supermarkets’ opening and closing times on December 24th:
- 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
However, hours may vary depending on location so customers are urged to check their local store’s opening and closing times before they visit.