ALDI has revealed a change to opening times over Christmas – and shoppers will want to take note.
The budget supermarket said its stores will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Aldi has announced its Christmas opening times
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.
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.
Opening times can vary from store to store, so be sure to check Aldi’s website for the latest on opening times.
This means shoppers will get plenty of time to cram in their Christmas shopping in the run-up to the big day.
It comes after Iceland confirmed it is closing all of its stores on Boxing Day to give workers a “well earned rest”.
Home Bargains is also shutting up shop on both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Usually, most supermarkets and shops open on Boxing Day so shoppers can stock up on supplies over the festive period.
Last year, a number of supermarkets remained shut over the Christmas break to say thanks to workers.
M&S, Morrisons and Wilko and closed all stores on Boxing Day.
Poundland, The Entertainer and Home Bargains shut stores as well so workers could enjoy the Boxing Day holiday.
Meanwhile, Marks and Spencer has revealed its menu line up for Christmas – and shoppers can already start ordering the goodies.
M&S is making more than 100 food items for Christmas available to buy online through its Food to Order service.
Party food includes reindeer steamed buns filled with veg and plum sauce (£7 for eight, 320g) and a garlic butter brioche and camembert wreath (£14 for 700g).
Meanwhile Argos has revealed its top toys for Christmas – and prices start at £10.
And here’s five ways to save up to £1,840 before December 25.