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Welcome to the UK's live supermarket opening hours directory. Instantly check real-time store hours, Sunday trading restrictions, and late-night schedules for Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Co-op, Waitrose, Spar, One Stop, and M&S Food.
Whether you need a 24-hour supermarket, a neighborhood express store open late past 10 PM, or bank holiday trading times, our verified database tracks thousands of grocery locations across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do supermarkets open today?
Opening times vary by store and day. Most large supermarkets (Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Morrisons) open between 7am and 8am on weekdays and close between 9pm and 11pm. Use our live tracker above to see exact times for stores in your region.
Are supermarkets open on Sundays in the UK?
Yes, but Sunday trading laws in England and Wales restrict large supermarkets (over 3,000 sq ft) to 6 consecutive hours, typically 10am–4pm or 11am–5pm. Smaller express stores are exempt. Scotland has no such restrictions.
Which supermarkets are open 24 hours?
Most Tesco Extra and ASDA Supercentres have reduced their 24-hour schedules in recent years. However, many still open early (5am–6am) or close late (midnight). Use our 🌙 Open Late filter above to check late-night availability near you.
What time does Aldi open and close?
Most Aldi stores in the UK open at 8am Monday to Saturday and close at 10pm. On Sundays in England and Wales, trading hours are 10am–4pm due to Sunday trading restrictions.
What time does Lidl open and close?
Lidl stores generally open at 8am Monday through Saturday and close at 10pm. Sunday hours in England and Wales are 10am–4pm.
What time does Tesco open and close?
Tesco Express convenience stores generally open at 6am or 7am and close at 11pm daily. Larger Tesco Extra and Superstore locations usually trade from 6am to 11pm or midnight Monday to Saturday, and 10am–4pm or 11am–5pm on Sundays.
What time does Sainsbury's open and close?
Sainsbury's Local convenience stores open from 7am to 11pm daily. Larger Sainsbury's supermarkets operate from 7am to 10pm Monday through Saturday, and 10am–4pm or 11am–5pm on Sundays in England and Wales.
Are local convenience stores like Spar, One Stop, Premier, and Londis open late?
Yes! Neighborhood convenience stores under 3,000 sq ft (including Spar, One Stop, Premier, Nisa, Londis, and Budgens) are exempt from Sunday trading laws. Most stay open until 10pm or 11pm every day of the week.
Do supermarket opening hours differ in Scotland?
Yes. Scotland does not enforce Sunday trading hour restrictions on large supermarkets. Major supermarkets in Scotland can open earlier on Sundays (often 8am) and remain open until 10pm or midnight.
Are supermarkets open on Christmas Day?
Most major UK supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day (25 December), including Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, and Waitrose. Petrol station forecourt shops may remain open.
What are supermarket opening times on Bank Holidays?
On most bank holidays in England and Wales (Easter Sunday, Boxing Day, May Bank Holiday), large supermarkets operate under 6-hour Sunday trading rules. In Scotland, normal opening hours usually apply.
Which is the cheapest supermarket in the UK?
Consumer research consistently rates Aldi and Lidl as the cheapest supermarkets in the UK, followed by ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
Supermarket Chains Opening Times Directory
Select a major UK supermarket chain below to explore store-by-store opening hours, Sunday trading restrictions, holiday schedules, and petrol forecourt times.