By Kieran Isgin,Levi Winchester

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Aldi has confirmed it will continue its established tradition of closing all stores over the festive period. The budget supermarket chain is set to shut its doors on December 25th and December 26th once more, before reopening for business on December 27th.

The decision is part of Aldi’s commitment to giving staff additional time with family during the festive season. In addition to Boxing Day, Aldi shops will stay closed on New Year’s Day, before welcoming customers back on January 1, 2026. Customers should note that opening hours may vary in the lead-up to Christmas. Extended hours are planned to help everyone finish their holiday shopping, reports the Mirror.

Rebecca Heley, Communications Director at Aldi UK, commented to say: “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.”

The announcement comes after Aldi disclosed it has cut over 900 prices across its range in recent months. The retailer said it had invested more than £300million in price cuts since early 2025, spanning fresh produce, bakery products, dairy items and household essentials.

Aldi has once again claimed the crown as the UK’s cheapest supermarket, according to consumer watchdog Which?. The consumer group disclosed that a shopping spree of 75 items would cost you an average of £127.92 at Aldi in August 2025.

This was just 38p less than the same shop at Lidl, even with its loyalty scheme Lidl Plus, which averaged at £128.30. The 75-item list included both branded and own-brand products, such as Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter.

The budget supermarket chain recently revealed an updated list of priority locations across the UK where it is keen to open new stores. Each potential location should be able to house a 20,000 sq ft store, complete with around 100 parking spaces, and ideally be situated near a main road with good visibility and access.

Furthermore, Aldi is scouting for sites in Central London, specifically in zones one and two, for its smaller Aldi Local store format. These typically require a minimum trading space of 5,000 sq ft, plus an additional 3,000 sq ft of ancillary space.