Morrisons Christmas Opening Times 2025: Hours Guide

If you’re planning to squeeze in a last-minute festive shop at Morrisons, the rules are simpler than they look — but only if you know which region you’re in. Across the UK, Morrisons follows a consistent Christmas schedule, with one critical exception: Scotland. Whether you’re in Barnsley or Aberdeen, here’s everything confirmed about Morrisons Christmas opening times 2025.

Christmas Day: Closed · Boxing Day: 9am to 6pm · Christmas Eve: 6am to 6pm (most stores)

Is Morrisons closed on Boxing Day?

No — Morrisons will be open on Boxing Day, 26 December 2025. The vast majority of stores across England and Wales operate between 9am and 6pm, according to Morrisons’ official Christmas opening times page. This applies to the bulk of Morrisons’ estate, though the retailer advises checking your local store as individual branches may vary slightly from the national pattern.

Will Morrisons be open on Boxing Day?

Yes — Morrisons will be open on Boxing Day. The retailer confirms that most stores reopen at 9am in England and Wales (8:30am in Scotland) after the Christmas Day closure. Hello Rayo reported that the 9am reopening on Boxing Day is consistent across the Morrisons estate outside Scotland.

Standard Boxing Day hours

For England and Wales, the standard confirmed hours are 09:00 to 18:00. The Independent reported that the vast majority of Morrisons stores open between 6am and 6pm on Christmas Eve, then close for the day on 25 December before reopening at 9am on Boxing Day. That’s a consistent pattern across most major UK supermarkets and one Morrisons has followed in previous years.

Location variations

Scotland operates on a different schedule. Morrisons Scotland stores open at 08:30 on Boxing Day rather than 09:00, closing at 18:30. This half-hour earlier start reflects a pattern the retailer has maintained in Scotland across multiple years, as confirmed by Morrisons’ official Christmas page. The practical implication: if you’re in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, or any Scottish Morrisons, you have an extra 30 minutes compared to English and Welsh counterparts. Always verify with the Morrisons store finder for your exact location.

The implication: Scotland gets a 30-minute head start on Boxing Day. For early-bird shoppers in England and Wales, 9am is the mark — plan accordingly.

Is Morrisons closed on New Year’s Day?

Morrisons stores will be open on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2026, though hours vary significantly by region. Scotland follows the same pattern as Boxing Day, with stores opening from 08:30 to 18:30, according to Morrisons’ official guidance. For England and Wales, New Year’s Day hours typically mirror Boxing Day patterns, though individual store variations apply — most open between 10am and 5pm or similar limited windows.

New Year’s Day hours

Scotland’s confirmed New Year’s Day hours mirror Boxing Day: 08:30–18:30, as listed on Morrisons’ official Christmas page. This is one of the more generous holiday opening windows among UK supermarkets. For England and Wales, the pattern tends to be more compressed — stores often open from 10:00 or 11:00 and close by 16:00 or 17:00, but The Grocer noted that 2025 hours follow the established regional variations retailers have used in recent years.

New Year’s Eve times

For the outbound journey into the new year, Morrisons in Scotland operates 06:00–19:00 on 31 December 2025, according to Morrisons’ official Christmas page. England and Wales typically see stores close earlier on New Year’s Eve, often around 18:00 or 19:00, though the exact timing varies by location. The Hello Rayo coverage confirmed that most Morrisons stores in Scotland wrap their main operations by 7pm on New Year’s Eve.

What this means: if you’re in Scotland and need to stock up before the new year kicks in, you have until 7pm on 31 December. For England and Wales, earlier closing is likely — check locally.

Which supermarket will be open on Boxing Day?

Morrisons is one of several major UK supermarkets open on Boxing Day 2025. Unlike Christmas Day — when every Morrisons store is confirmed closed across the entire estate — Boxing Day sees widespread trading. The Independent confirmed that Morrisons joins most major competitors in operating reduced hours on 26 December.

Morrisons vs others

Morrisons’ Boxing Day window of 09:00–18:00 for England and Wales places it squarely in the middle of the typical supermarket holiday schedule. Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s generally operate similar reduced hours, though exact opening and closing times vary slightly. What distinguishes Morrisons is the Scotland differential — the 08:30 opening gives it a unique positioning north of the border. The Grocer’s 2025 analysis noted that regional variations are becoming more pronounced as supermarkets fine-tune their holiday staffing and opening strategies.

Opening time comparison

The pattern is consistent: most UK supermarkets close early on Christmas Eve (typically between 5pm and 7pm), shut completely on Christmas Day, and reopen on Boxing Day between 9am and 11am. Morrisons fits this mold with its 09:00–18:00 window for England and Wales. Scotland adds complexity — Morrisons’ official page lists 08:30–18:30 for Scottish stores on Boxing Day, reflecting a half-hour earlier start.

Morrisons opening hours for Boxing Day 2025

The confirmed hours for Morrisons Boxing Day 2025 are 09:00 to 18:00 across most of England and Wales. Scotland deviates with an 08:30 opening time, running until 18:30, as listed on Morrisons’ official Christmas opening times page. These are based on established regional patterns that have held consistent across recent years.

Nationwide hours

England and Wales: 09:00 to 18:00 on 26 December 2025. Scotland: 08:30 to 18:30 on 26 December 2025. The 30-minute Scotland head start has been a consistent feature, according to Morrisons’ official Christmas page. The Grocer noted that 2025 hours follow established regional patterns that retailers have refined over recent holiday seasons.

Regional differences

The Scotland versus England/Wales split is the most significant regional variation. Beyond that, individual store variations are expected and explicitly flagged by Morrisons. Hello Rayo confirmed that individual store variations are expected for Christmas 2025, and the retailer consistently advises using the store finder to confirm exact hours for your specific location. The practical takeaway: the national hours give you a reliable guide, but your local store is the final word.

The pattern: regional consistency (Scotland vs England/Wales) with individual store discretion on exact timing. Don’t assume — check.

What are Morrisons Christmas opening times 2025?

Morrisons’ full Christmas 2025 schedule starts with extended hours on 23 December (07:00–22:00 across the UK), drops to shortened hours on Christmas Eve (24 December), closes entirely on Christmas Day (25 December), then reopens on Boxing Day (26 December) with reduced hours. The Independent confirmed the core pattern: vast majority of stores open 6am–6pm on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, 9am–6pm on Boxing Day.

Christmas Eve

For England and Wales, Christmas Eve hours are 05:00 to 18:00. Scotland gets an additional hour at both ends: 06:00 to 19:00. These figures come directly from Morrisons’ official Christmas opening times page. The Scotland extension reflects the pattern seen in previous years, as The Grocer documented the 2025 hours following established regional approaches. The practical implication: most people will have until 6pm on Christmas Eve to shop — plan to finish before then.

Christmas Day

All Morrisons stores are confirmed closed on Christmas Day, 25 December 2025. This is absolute — no exceptions across the entire estate, whether in London, Liverpool, Glasgow, or Aberdeen. Morrisons’ official page lists this as a blanket closure. Morrisons Corporate’s Christmas 2025 page confirms the focus is on festive products and holiday preparation, not trading on 25 December.

Full holiday schedule

The complete picture: 23 December operates on extended weekday hours (typically 07:00–22:00). 24 December sees shortened hours (England/Wales: 05:00–18:00; Scotland: 06:00–19:00). 25 December: complete closure. 26 December: reduced hours resume (England/Wales: 09:00–18:00; Scotland: 08:30–18:30). 27–30 December: return to normal trading hours. 31 December: New Year’s Eve hours (Scotland: 06:00–19:00; England/Wales: typically shorter day). 1 January 2026: New Year’s Day hours (Scotland: 08:30–18:30; England/Wales: limited hours, check locally).

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