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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Adam Robertson

What time are supermarkets open on New Year's Day in Scotland?

MANY supermarkets across Scotland will be operating reduced hours on New Year’s Day.

We’ve put together a handy list of when the major chains are opening to give you an idea of when you can head to the shops. 

Make sure to check individual store opening times as local branches may be open at different times. 

Asda

Asda is set to keep the majority of its branches open on New Year’s Day. Most stores will open from 10am to 4pm. 

Check your nearest Asda store using the locator tool

Tesco 

Like ASDA, Tesco store times will vary although generally look to be open from 10am to 4pm. 

Some branches will also be closed including both Express stores and superstores. 

Use the store locator to find out when your nearest Tesco is open. 

Sainsbury’s

Most Sainsbury’s supermarkets will be open between 10am and 4pm while convenience stores will open between 9am and 9pm. 

Use the store locator to find out the relevant opening hours. 

Lidl

Most branches are closed on New Year’s Day although these hours are subject to change so make sure to use the store locator to find more information. 

Morrisons 

Most Morrisons branches will be open between 10am and 4pm on January 1 although this may vary by branch. 

For a full list of opening times, check the online store locator

Aldi

All Aldi stories will close on New Year’s Day. Find the latest hours using its store locator.

M&S

Most M&S stores will be shut on January 1 although you can double check HERE

Waitrose

The majority of Waitrose branches will close on New Year’s Day although you can check their opening hours across Scotland HERE

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