Tesco will be closed on Christmas Day and will be adjusting its opening hours for the days around it - here's everything you need to know if need to make a last-minute dash to the shop

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.

The UK’s most popular department store, John Lewis, will open just two of its 34 UK sites on Boxing Day. These are located in the country's biggest shopping centres: Westfield Stratford and the Manchester Trafford Centre.

Some stores may even open early, while others may be operating with limited hours due to Boxing Day’s status as a public holiday. So, as you prepare to trade in your wrapping paper for a shopping bag, read on to find out when your favourite shops will be welcoming bargain hunters on Boxing Day.

All Aldi stores will be closed on Christmas Day and on Boxing Day. Here are their full holiday period opening and closing times. Opening hours will vary by store, but this is the general pattern Aldi stores will follow. Asda stores vary by location, but in general they will be closed on Christmas Day and open on Boxing Day.

Sainsbury’s stores will close only on Christmas Day. According to a spokesperson, the “vast majority” of supermarkets and convenience stores will be open from 6am to 11pm between Wednesday, December 18, and Monday, December 23. Here are the opening hours over the festive period.

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We've put together a list of some of the most popular shops and their opening hours for Boxing Day, to save you time and stress over the festive period