Whilst it may feel early, Aldi has confirmed its Christmas and New Year timetable. Aldi Boxing Day opening hours won’t apply because all stores are closed on 25–26 December, reopening on 27 December, with a further closure on 1 January. In the build-up to Christmas, most branches extend trading so people can stock up, but times vary by location, check your nearest branch via the store locator and plan ahead if you need click-and-collect.
If you’re doing a bigger shop, secure a slot early: see click and collect for what’s available locally and how pick-up works. For returns or exchanges after the big day, keep receipts or gift receipts and read the returns and refunds guidance before you travel. If you want a plain-English explainer of your rights, this consumer rights guide is useful.
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What other retailers are doing
Not every chain opens on Boxing Day and policies can vary by location. Before you head out, check the official pages for local hours and services: Home Bargains, John Lewis, B&M, IKEA, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons.
Festive shelves: early highlights
Seasonal lines land earlier each year. Shoppers look for one-offs and big-format treats, from giant chocolate bars to novelty bakes. M&S has already flagged items like pecan and salted caramel blondies with a hint of Marmite, alongside its wider Christmas range. If you’re building gift hampers, large pre-filled options and displays typically return at value retailers , see The Range Christmas for what’s in stock.
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