JOHN Lewis and Aldi are among the retailers that have revealed their Christmas opening hours.
More stores are closing their doors for longer during the festive season to give their staff some much-needed time off.
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But this also means customers will need to plan their shopping trips carefully.
Almost all stores across the UK are shut on Christmas Day, but there are also a handful of retailers that won’t open on Boxing Day either.
Opening hours can vary from branch to branch, so check your local store times before you make the trip.
Most big retailers will have their opening times listed on their websites.
We’ve rounded up a full list of store opening and closing times for this festive season.
Aldi
The budget supermarket said its stores will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
All but a handful of stores, such as those in shopping centres which may be contracted to open, will be closed.
Aldi said staff who are working on any of these days will get a day in lieu.
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It also said that stores will be open at 7am and close at 6pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
But normal hours will apply on all other days over the festive period.
Home Bargains
Home Bargains is shutting up shop on Boxing Day to give staff time off over Christmas.
The retailer has also confirmed that it will close its doors on New Year’s Day.
Home Bargains said that all its stores will be closed on Boxing Day (Monday, December 26) and New Year’s Day (Sunday, January 1) to enable all its staff to enjoy the festivities with loved ones.
The company has also confirmed that all Home Bargains stores will close at 5pm on Christmas Eve to enable our colleagues to enjoy time with friends and families.
Iceland
The supermarket’s managing director, Richard Walker, has said all Iceland and Food Warehouse stores will not open on December 26.
Iceland has around 500 branches as well as over 150 Food Warehouse stores in the UK.
John Lewis
John Lewis will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year.
The majority of stores will be open between 9am and 6pm between Christmas and New Year – but be sure to check your local branch first.
Waitrose
All Waitrose stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day too.
But the posh supermarket said that a few sites at petrol stations may still be open.
A spokesman said more information on general Christmas and New Year opening times will be made available from the end of October.
Morrisons
Unlike Iceland and Waitrose, Morrisons will be opening its stores on Boxing Day from 9am to 6pm.
Its branches will also be open on New Year’s Day from 10am to 4pm.
On Christmas Eve, Morrisons will be open from 6am to 6pm, to allow last-minute shoppers to grab their last few items.
Primark
Primark said it is still yet to finalise its Christmas opening times.
But shoppers don’t have long to wait to find out when the popular chain will be opening, as a spokesman said it will be finalising plans in the coming weeks.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s said its Christmas opening hours will not be finalised until near the festive period.
In previous years, the supermarket has opened on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day – but with reduced hours.
The Sun has also contacted Tesco, Asda, B&M, Boots, Lidl, Next, Poundland, TKMaxx and Wilko to find out what they will be doing this Christmas.
Meanwhile, Argos has revealed its top toys for Christmas – and prices start at £10.
We also list all the shops, including B&M and John Lewis, extending their returns policies for Christmas.
And here are five ways to save up to £1,840 before December 25.
