Tesco reveals Christmas opening occasions as shops to shut over festive interval
A major UK supermarket has revealed it’s Christmas period opening and closing times – with staff getting just one day off. Following on from Aldi and Waitrose confirming they’re shutting for three days over the holiday season, Tesco’s bosses have told the Daily Star that only one day of the period will see all stores shuttered.
Although some larger stores will be extending their opening hours in the week before Christmas, with petrol station hours also varying around the country, it appears as though they will be remaining open as long as possible, with a return to action quicker than most other competitors confirmed, too.
All stores and petrol fillings stations will be closed Christmas Day, having closed at 7pm the night before – with Express stores closing by 10pm – and many will return to action at 9am on Boxing Day.
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The hours also vary in different parts of the country, with shoppers advised to check Tesco’s store websites for confirmation.
The full list of opening and closing times is:
Christmas Eve:
Extras and Superstores close at 7pm, with some variations on the Isle of Man. Express stores will all be closed by 10pm, some may close at 7pm.
Christmas Day:
All stores and petrol filling stations are closed.
Boxing Day:
Extras and Superstores are open 9am-6pm. The majority of Express stores are open from 9am-7pm, some larger Express stores will close at 6pm.
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Between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve
All stores to follow their normal trading hours for the days after Boxing Day through to New Years Eve with some local variations in place.
New Year’s Eve:
Extras and Superstores close at 7pm, with some variations on the Isle of Man. The majority of Express stores close at 10pm, some larger Express stores will close at 7pm.
New Year’s Day
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland Extras and Superstores will be open from 8am and closed by 6pm Scotland Extras and Superstores are open 11am-6pm. Express stores in Scotland will trade 11am-6pm.
The majority of Express stores are open from 8am-10pm, but some larger Express stores may have shorter trading hours.
Hogmanay
Scottish Extras and Superstores will trade 8am-7pm with Scottish Express stores trading 8am-8pm. All other stores will revert back to normal trading hours
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