Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and more supermarket opening times for Boxing Day 2025
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It’s that time of year again when shopping aisles are bustling with families, overpacked trolleys and children begging for chocolate Santas lining the sweet aisles.
Most major supermarkets were closed on Christmas Day.
Here’s all the information you need on which supermarkets are open (and when) over the festive period:
Tesco
Boxing Day: 9am to 6pm (Express stores 9am to 7pm)
New Year’s Eve: 6am to 7pm (Express stores 7am to 10pm)
New Year’s Day: 9am to 6pm (Express stores 8am to 10pm
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