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Christmas Supermarket Opening Times 2025: What’s Open in the UK and Ireland on Boxing Day, and What Happens Before New Year

Christmas Supermarket Opening Times 2025: What’s Open in the UK and Ireland on Boxing Day, and What Happens Before New Year

Most major UK supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day 2025. On Boxing Day, Friday, 26 December, more chains than usual are staying shut or operating reduced hours, with Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Co-op open in many locations but Aldi, M&S, and many Waitrose stores closed. Tesco Boxing Day hours are typically 9am–6pm, with some Express sites open later. Store opening times vary by region and store type.
26 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)

All major UK supermarkets will be closed on Christmas Day 2025, according to coverage published 24 December. Only some motorway service stations, petrol forecourts, travel hubs, and select pharmacies will remain open. Large shops in England and Wales are required by law to close, while small shops may open at the owner's discretion. Scotland has separate trading rules.
25 December 2025
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Morrisons to Turn 300 Store Entrances into Digital Ad Hubs and Digitise Pricing Across All 497 Supermarkets by 2026

Morrisons to Turn 300 Store Entrances into Digital Ad Hubs and Digitise Pricing Across All 497 Supermarkets by 2026

Morrisons will install digital advertising screens at entrances to 300 stores starting early 2026, led by Bauer Media Outdoor under a seven-year contract. The supermarket will also replace paper price tags with electronic shelf labels across all 497 locations. Content for the screens will be sold by Bauer and Morrisons’ in-house media group. Trade reports say the rollout marks Morrisons’ entry into the retail-media market.
27 November 2025
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