When you realise you have forgotten that key ingredient for the Christmas Day dinner or when you wake up on Boxing Day to notice you have run out of coffee, it’s essential to know which supermarkets are open to save you from frantically running round Manchester looking for a retailer welcoming customers.
While some supermarkets around the city are closed during Christmas Day, others are opting for shorter hours or quieter shopping for everyone looking for their last minute purchases.
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While smaller chains and local supermarkets might issue their own opening times, here is a guide to the general opening times to all of the major branches in Manchester. Please note that opening times might vary slightly from store to store.
Asda
- December 23: 6am-11pm
- Christmas Eve: 6am-7pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: 9am-4pm
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You can find opening hours for your local store via the Asda website.
Aldi
- December 23: 7am-10pm
- Christmas Eve: 7am-6pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: CLOSED
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You can find opening hours for your local store via the Aldi website.
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Co-op
- December 23: 7am-11pm
- Christmas Eve: 7am-9pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: 8am-8pm
You can find opening hours for your local store via the Co-op website.
Marks & Spencers
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- December 23: 6am-11pm
- Christmas Eve: 6am-7pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: CLOSED
You can find opening hours for your local store via the M&S website.
Lidl
- December 23: 7am-10am
- Christmas Eve: 7am-6pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: CLOSED
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You can find the opening hours for your local store via the Lidl website.
Morrisons
- December 23: 6am-12pm
- Christmas Eve: 6am-6pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: 9am-6pm
You can find the opening hours for your local store via the Morrisons website.
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Sainsbury’s
- December 23: Opening hours not confirmed
- Christmas Eve: 6am-7pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: CLOSED
You can find the opening hours for your local store via the Sainsbury’s website.
Tesco
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- December 23: Open 24 hours
- Christmas Eve: Open 24 hours
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: CLOSED
You can find the opening hours for your local store via the Tesco website.
Waitrose
- December 23: 8am-9pm
- Christmas Eve: 7am-6pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: CLOSED
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You can find the opening hours for your local store via the Waitrose website.