The discount retailer will close over 1,000 shops across England, Scotland and Wales over the period
16:06, 11 Sep 2025Updated 16:09, 11 Sep 2025
Aldi has announced a three day closure of all UK stores (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
Major supermarket Aldi has revealed plans to close all its UK stores for three days over the festive period, later this year.
The move has been announced as a way to provide the supermarket’s colleagues with a chance to spend part of the Christmas break with their families.
The supermarket has revealed it will be closing it doors both on Christmas day, December 25, and Boxing Day, December 26, the Mirror reports.
An Aldi spokesperson also confirmed shops would resume trading on Saturday, December 27.
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Aldi will then close on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, before reopening once again on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Aldi has announced it will close for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day (Image: Getty Images)
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.”
She added: “We know how hard colleagues work to deliver an amazing Christmas for our customers, and this is one small way of saying thank you.”
The update comes after other retailers have announced also announced plans to close for three days over the Christmas period.
Home Bargains recently announced plans to close over Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day this year.
A Home Bargains spokesperson commented: “Our colleagues work incredibly hard throughout the year, and we want to recognise that commitment. As a family-run business, we understand the importance of spending time with family and friends, particularly over the holidays.”
They added: “We’re proud to give our teams additional time off to enjoy the festive season.”
B&M also reportedly announced it would be closing locations on Christmas Day, before reopening on Boxing Day.
Aldi’s announcement also comes after the supermarket revealed they would be increasing its minimum hourly rate for store assistants from the start of September to £12.71, an increase from £12.40 previously.
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