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What are the big supermarket opening hours on New Year's Day?

Don't fall short this festive period, here's all the opening times for major supermarkets in Scotland.

With the festive season upon us, and Hogmanay just around the corner, millions will be flocking to supermarkets to grab supplies.

While most Scots will have had the ‘big shop’ sorted for weeks, even the most organised person can sometimes forget something.

Whether you spend your Hogmanay and New Year’s Day hibernating at home or go all out with another family feast, there’s nothing worse that coming up short on snacks or even worse, fizz.

Lucky for Scottish shoppers most major supermarkets have released their opening times, so should you need to do a last minute dash you know when to go.

Tesco

  • Hogmanay, Sunday, December 31: 10am – 4pm
  • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: 9am – 6pm

Sainsburys

  • Hogmanay, Sunday, December 31: 8am-8pm
  • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: 8am – 8pm

Asda

  • Hogmanay, Sunday, December 31: 11am – 5pm
  • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: 9am – 6pm

Waitrose

  • Hogmanay, Sunday, December 31: 8am-6pm
  • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: Closed

Morrisons

  • Hogmanay, Sunday, December 31: 10am – 4pm
  • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: 9am – 6pm

Aldi

  • Hogmanay, Sunday, December 31: 9.30am – 4pm
  • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: Closed

Lidl

  • Hogmanay, Sunday, December 31: 10am – 4pm
  • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: Closed

Marks and Spencer

  • Hogmanay, Sunday, December 31: 10.30am – 4.30pm
  • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: Closed

Some opening times may be subject to change depending on your local store, and shoppers have been advised to check store websites.

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