| TL;DR Most Aldi stores open 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday.On Sundays in England and Wales, most Aldi stores open for six hours, usually 10am to 4pm or 11am to 5pm. Scottish stores can open for longer.Aldi has confirmed it will close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Stores reopen on Sunday 27 December 2026 and Saturday 2 January 2027.Stores in England and Wales are closed on Easter Sunday by law.Hours vary by store, so always check the Aldi Store Finder for your local branch. |
Aldi is one of the easiest UK supermarkets to plan around, because most of its stores keep the same hours. But Sunday trading laws, bank holidays and the Christmas closures all change the picture.
Here is a complete guide to Aldi opening times, including the festive hours the supermarket has already confirmed for 2026.
Aldi Opening Times Today
Most Aldi stores in the UK follow this pattern:
| Day | Typical opening hours |
| Monday | 8am – 10pm |
| Tuesday | 8am – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 8am – 10pm |
| Thursday | 8am – 10pm |
| Friday | 8am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am – 10pm |
| Sunday (England and Wales) | 6 hours, usually 10am – 4pm or 11am – 5pm |
| Sunday (Scotland) | Often longer; check your local store |
These are typical hours. Smaller city-centre stores and some larger branches can differ. For example, some London stores stay open later on weekdays, according to Opening-Times.co.uk.
Aldi Sunday Opening Times
On Sundays, most Aldi stores in England and Wales open for six hours. The exact window depends on the store, but 10am to 4pm and 11am to 5pm are the most common.
Why Sunday hours are shorter
This is not an Aldi decision. Under the Sunday Trading Act 1994, large shops in England and Wales can only open for six continuous hours on Sundays, between 10am and 6pm. Most Aldi stores are large enough to fall under this rule.
Many stores also open their doors early for browsing, but you cannot pay until the six-hour trading window starts.
Aldi Sunday hours in Scotland
Scotland has no equivalent Sunday trading law, so Aldi stores there can open for longer on Sundays. Hours vary, so check your local store before you travel.
| Key Takeaway If you need Aldi on a Sunday in England or Wales, assume a six-hour window and check whether your store opens at 10am or 11am. |
Aldi Christmas Opening Times 2026
Aldi announced its festive closures on 2 September 2026. All UK stores will close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, according to the Aldi press centre.
| Date | Day | Aldi status |
| Christmas Eve, 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Open, hours vary by store |
| Christmas Day, 25 December 2026 | Friday | Closed |
| Boxing Day, 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Closed |
| 27 December 2026 | Sunday | Reopens (Sunday hours) |
| New Year’s Eve, 31 December 2026 | Thursday | Open, hours vary by store |
| New Year’s Day, 1 January 2027 | Friday | Closed |
| 2 January 2027 | Saturday | Reopens |
Why Aldi closes on Boxing Day
Aldi is one of the few big supermarkets that shuts on Boxing Day. Communications director Rachel Geary said closing is a way of thanking staff and giving them a proper chance to rest after one of the busiest periods of the year.
Aldi says opening hours will vary locally in the days before Christmas, with many stores extending their hours so shoppers can stock up. Exact times will appear on the store finder nearer the time.
Plan around the Boxing Day weekend
This year Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, and Aldi reopens on Sunday 27 December. In England and Wales that means shorter Sunday hours, so the first full day of shopping after Christmas will be Monday 28 December.
That is the detail most opening times pages miss. If you need to restock after Christmas, either buy enough before the 24th or plan around Sunday’s six-hour window.
Aldi Bank Holiday Opening Times
On most bank holidays, Aldi stores open as normal or with slightly shorter hours, often around 8am to 8pm in England and Wales. Hours vary by store.
| Holiday | Aldi status |
| New Year’s Day | Closed |
| Good Friday | Open, often reduced hours |
| Easter Sunday | Closed in England and Wales (by law) |
| Easter Monday | Open, often reduced hours |
| Early May and Spring bank holidays | Open, often reduced hours |
| August bank holiday | Open, often reduced hours |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Closed |
Aldi Specialbuys Days
Aldi’s famous middle aisle, the Specialbuys, gets new stock twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. Popular items can sell out within hours of opening.
If you are after a specific Specialbuy, arrive when your store opens on release day. On Sundays in England and Wales, remember you can only buy once the six-hour trading window starts.
Best Time to Shop at Aldi
- Quietest: weekday mornings straight after opening, and late evenings after about 8pm.
- Busiest: Saturday late morning and afternoon, and the run-up to bank holidays.
- Specialbuys: first thing on Thursday or Sunday for the best choice.
- Christmas week: Aldi says 22 December was its busiest day of last Christmas, so shop earlier in the week if you can.
How to Check Your Local Aldi Opening Times
- Go to the Aldi Store Finder on the Aldi UK website.
- Enter your postcode or town.
- Choose your store to see its exact opening hours, including any changes for bank holidays and Christmas.
Aldi itself encourages customers to check the store finder nearer the time for festive hours, because these are set locally.
Aldi in Numbers
Aldi operates more than 1,000 stores across Great Britain and is still opening new ones, with £1.6bn committed to 80 more stores over 2026 and 2027, according to Time Out.
It has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket by Which? every month of 2026 so far. Store assistants earn £13.50 an hour nationally and £14.88 inside the M25, and Aldi says it is the only major supermarket to offer paid breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Aldi open?
Most Aldi stores open at 8am Monday to Saturday. On Sundays in England and Wales, they usually open at 10am or 11am.
What time does Aldi close?
Most Aldi stores close at 10pm Monday to Saturday. On Sundays in England and Wales, they usually close at 4pm or 5pm.
Is Aldi open on Sunday?
Yes. Most stores in England and Wales open for six hours, typically 10am to 4pm or 11am to 5pm.
Is Aldi open on Boxing Day 2026?
No. Aldi has confirmed all UK stores will close on Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026.
Is Aldi open on New Year’s Day?
No. Aldi stores close on New Year’s Day and reopen on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Is Aldi open on Easter Sunday?
No. Large stores in England and Wales, including Aldi, must close on Easter Sunday.
Is Aldi open 24 hours?
No. Aldi does not run 24-hour stores in the UK.
When do Aldi Specialbuys come out?
New Specialbuys arrive in store every Thursday and Sunday.
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