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Whether you’re on the hunt for last-minute Christmas Day essentials or looking to stock up on extra supplies to see you through to the new year, a trip to the supermarket is inevitable over the festive period.

This year the likes of Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Waitrose, Tesco and Morrisons have stocked up on some great Christmas grub for everyone to enjoy.

But, with many shops planning to close their doors at various times in the coming days, knowing where to pick up some extra food or beverages can be confusing.

So, to help make things a little easier for you, we’ve compiled a handy list of the major supermarket’s opening and closing times over the festive period.

Tesco

Tesco stores’ opening times vary across the country, so shoppers are advised to check with their local store before heading out.

Reduced hours will be in operation on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day, while all stores and petrol stations will be closed on Christmas Day.

December 24 - Tesco Extras and superstores open from 9am to 7pmDecember 25 - closedDecember 26 - Tesco Extras and superstores open from 9am to 6pm, Express stores open from 9am to 7pmDecember 31 - Tesco Extras and superstores open from 5am to 7pm, local stores open from 6am to 10pmJanuary 1 - superstores open from 8am to 6pm, Express stores from 8am to 10pm

A Tesco shop sign. (PA Wire)

Asda

Asda will be closed on Christmas Day and there will be reduced hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.

December 24 - open from 10am to 7pmDecember 25 - closedDecember 26 - open from 9am to 6pmDecember 27 to 30 - normal hoursDecember 31 - open from 7am to 7pmNew Years Day - open from 9am to 6pm

Tesco Christmas opening hours - Figure 3 — Photo The Independent

Asda (PA Wire)

Sainsbury’s

Normal hours will resume in Sainsbury’s stores on 2 January while all stores and petrol stations will be closed on Christmas Day. There will be reduced hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.

December 24 - closed at 7pm (convenience stores will close at 9pm)December 25 - closedDecember 26 - open from 9am to 6pm (Local stores open from 9am to 9pm)December 31 - open from 10am to 7pm (Local stores from 6am to 9pm)January 1 - open from 8am to 8pm (convenience stores open from 8am to 9pm)

Morrisons

Morrisons stores vary, closing at either 6pm or 7pm. All shops will be closed on Christmas Day and there will be reduced hours on Boxing Day. Normal hours resume between 27 and 30 December.

There will also be reduced hours on New Years Eve and New Years Day before normal hours resume again on 2 January.

December 24 - closed at 6pm or 7pm (filling stations until 6.30pm)December 25 - closedDecember 26 - open from 9am to 6pm (filling stations open from 8.30am to 6.30pm)December 31 - open from 6am or 7am until 7pmJanuary 1 - open from 9am to 6pm

Marks and Spencer

Tesco Christmas opening hours - Figure 4 — Photo The Independent

M&S stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and reduced hours will be in operation between December 27 and 30 and on Chrismas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Most stores are expected to be close on New Year’s Day but shopper’s are advised to check with their local store.

December 24 - closed at 7pmDecember 25 and 26 - closedDecember 27 to 31 - closed at 7pmJanuary 1 - closed

Marks & Spencer (PA Wire)

Aldi

Aldi will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Normal hours in place between 26 December and 30.

December 24 - open from 7am to 6pmDecember 25 and 26 - closedDecember 27 and 28 - open from 8am to 8pmDecember 29 - open from 9.30am to 4pmDecember 30 - open from 8am to 8pmDecember 31 - open from 8am to 6pmJanuary 1 - closed

Lidl

Lidl stores will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Some stores will be closed on Boxing Day but shoppers are advised to check with their local branch first.

Tesco Christmas opening hours - Figure 5 — Photo The Independent

Normal hours between 27 and 30 December and reduced hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

December 24 - closed at 6pmDecember 25 and 26 - closedDecember 31 -closed at 6pmJanuary 1 - closed

Waitrose

Waitrose’s Welcome Break Service stations as well as Shell petrol stations will be open on Christmas Day. However, most stores will be closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. A small number will reportedly be open to the public and for Uber Eats and Deliveroo orders.

Amazon Fresh

Amazon Fresh (Getty Images)

There are around 20 Amazon Fresh stores in the UK and customers have until 6pm on 24 December for same day delivery by 10pm.

All stores will be open from 8am-9pm on Christmas Eve except Holborn, Moorgate and Liverpool Street which will be closed on 24 December.

Amazon Fresh Online orders are available

Until 6pm on Christmas Eve (24 December) for same day delivery by 10pm.Order all the way through to Boxing Day (25 December) for delivery on Boxing Day from 12PM.