The most wonderful time of the year is just days away meaning major UK supermarkets will be altering opening times to give staff a well-earned break over the festive season.

It seems we spend the whole year planning for the big day only to realise we have forgotten something and make a mad dash to the shops.

It’s worth bearing in mind, supermarkets including Asda, Aldi and Tesco will be changing their opening times.

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We've broken down all the major supermarket opening times during the Christmas period so that you don't get caught out.

But it is best to also double-check your local store opening times on the relevant supermarket website.

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Aldi Christmas opening times

  • Friday, December 23: 7am - 10pm
  • Christmas Eve: 7am - 6pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed

Asda Christmas opening times

  • Friday, December 23: 6am - 11pm
  • Christmas Eve: 6am - 7pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: 9am - 4pm

Tesco Christmas opening times

  • Friday, December 23: Open 24 hours
  • Christmas Eve: Midnight - 6pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: 9am - 6pm

Morrisons Christmas opening times

  • Friday, December 23: 6am - midnight
  • Christmas Eve: 6am - 6pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: 9am - 6pm

Sainsbury's Christmas opening times

  • Friday, December 23: 6am - 11pm
  • Christmas Eve: 6am - 7pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: 10am - 7pm

Marks and Spencer Christmas opening times

  • Friday, December 23: Varies depending on the store
  • Christmas Eve: 6am - 7pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed

Iceland Christmas opening times

  • Friday, December 23: Varies
  • Christmas Eve: Varied opening hours to 5pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed

Lidl Christmas opening times

  • Friday, December 23: 7am - 10pm
  • Christmas Eve: 7am - 6pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: 10am - 4pm