Aldi has confirmed that it will continue its tradition of closing all stores for some days over the festive period. This year is no exception, with the budget supermarket planning to shut its doors on December 25th and December 26th and reopen as usual on December 27th. The decision is part of Aldi's commitment to giving staff more time to spend with friends and family during the festive season.
In addition to Boxing Day, Aldi stores will also be closed on New Year's Day, reopening once again on January 1, 2026. Customers should note that opening hours may vary in the days leading up to Christmas, with extended hours in place to ensure everyone can get their shopping done ahead of the big day, reports the Mirror.
Rebecca Heley, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: "Christmas is a special time, and we want to ensure all of our colleagues have the opportunity to relax and enjoy it with their loved ones. That's why all Aldi stores will be closed on Boxing Day this year.
"We know how hard colleagues work to deliver an amazing Christmas for our customers, and this is one small way of saying thank you."
This announcement comes after Aldi revealed it has reduced over 900 prices across its range of products in recent months. The supermarket says it has invested more than £300million in price cuts since the start of 2025, including fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, dairy and household essentials.
Aldi has once again been crowned the cheapest supermarket by consumer champions, Which?. The consumer group disclosed that a shopping trip with 75 items cost an average of £127.92 at Aldi in August 2025.
This was 38p less expensive than the same shop at Lidl with its loyalty scheme Lidl Plus, which averaged at £128.30. The list of 75 items included both branded and own-brand products, such as Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter.
The supermarket recently released an updated list of priority locations across the UK where it is keen to open new stores. Each location should be able to house a 20,000 sq ft store with approximately 100 parking spaces and ideally be situated near a main road with good visibility and access.
The supermarket is also scouting for sites to accommodate its Aldi Local store format in Central London in zones one and two, which typically require a minimum size of 5,000 sq ft of trading space, along with an additional 3,000 sq ft of ancillary space.