Aldi Boxing Day 2026: Every UK Store Closed
By Boxing Day Deals · AI-assisted research and writing; Aldi press releases and archived store pages checked on 22 October 2026.
Aldi stores are closed on Boxing Day 2026. Aldi announced on 2 September 2026 that all of its UK stores will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and reopen on Sunday 27 December 2026 (Aldi press release). If you need groceries on 26 December, plan around another supermarket, or shop on Christmas Eve.
Aldi’s Christmas 2026 closures
| Day | Aldi UK stores | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day, Friday 25 December 2026 | Closed | Aldi, 2 September 2026 |
| Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026 | Closed | Aldi, 2 September 2026 |
| Sunday 27 December 2026 | Reopen | Aldi, 2 September 2026 |
| New Year’s Day, Friday 1 January 2027 | Closed; reopen Saturday 2 January 2027 | Aldi, 2 September 2026 |
Aldi says opening times vary locally in the days before Christmas, with many stores extending their hours. It does not list those hours in the release, so check your store in the Aldi store finder for Christmas Eve and 27 December.
Aldi on Boxing Day 2025
Aldi closed on Boxing Day 2025 as well. Its 2025 announcement said: “Aldi has confirmed it will close all of its stores on Boxing Day in line with previous years.” Stores reopened on Saturday 27 December 2025 (Aldi press release, archived November 2025).
Store pages checked before Christmas 2025 agree:
| Store | Friday 26 December 2025 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsland High Street, London | Closed | Store page, captured 16 Dec 2025 |
| Shires Retail Park, Leamington Spa | Closed | Store page, captured 5 Dec 2025 |
| London Road, Brighton | Closed | Store page, captured 6 Dec 2025 |
| Commercial Road, Hazel Grove | Closed | Store page, captured 14 Dec 2025 |
| Poulton Road, Fleetwood | Closed | Store page, captured 14 Dec 2025 |
Is there an Aldi Boxing Day sale?
No. Aldi’s website showed no Boxing Day or clearance sale in archived copies from 23 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, and its stores were shut on 26 December. Instead, a new Specialbuys range went on sale in stores from Sunday 28 December 2025, as the Specialbuys page said on 23 December. In the December 2025 copies checked, Aldi’s website listed Specialbuys as in-store items and showed no basket.
Where to shop on Boxing Day instead
Sainsbury’s store data lists 9am to 6pm for most supermarkets on Boxing Day 2026. In 2025, the Morrisons store pages checked listed 9am to 6pm, and Lidl listed its stores in Wales and in England outside the M25 as closed. The Boxing Day opening hours guide compares the Boxing Day hours this site has verified, retailer by retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aldi open on Boxing Day 2026?
No. Aldi announced on 2 September 2026 that all of its UK stores will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and reopen on Sunday 27 December 2026.
When does Aldi reopen after Christmas 2026?
Sunday 27 December 2026, according to Aldi’s announcement. Aldi also closes on New Year’s Day and reopens on Saturday 2 January 2027. Check your store’s hours for those days.
Was Aldi open on Boxing Day 2025?
No. Aldi’s 2025 announcement said all stores would close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and reopen on Saturday 27 December 2025. Five store pages checked also listed 26 December 2025 as closed.
Does Aldi have a Boxing Day sale?
No Boxing Day or clearance sale appeared on Aldi’s website around Christmas 2025, and its stores were closed on 26 December. A new Specialbuys range went on sale in stores from Sunday 28 December 2025.
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