Christmas is just around the corner, which means it's time to get those last-minute items from the shops.
That's why it is worth knowing about what supermarkets will be open on Christmas Eve, as multiple major stores have changed their festive opening hours.
Quite a few retailers have extended their opening hours in the build-up to the big day to make sure that you get your turkey and trimmings.
Others have announced that they will be closing early, so that staff members can spend some more time with their loved ones this year.
A few stores have also made major changes to their opening hours on Boxing Day and New Year, meaning that you might have less time to shop for any household essentials between now and January 2.
To make sure that you don't get caught out without any extra pigs in blankets or roasties this Saturday, we have a full run-down on the Christmas Eve and festive opening hours for supermarkets across Scotland.
Supermarket Christmas Eve opening times 2021
Aldi
The budget supermarket were one of the first supermarkets to announce their festive opening hours, after they confirmed that all stores across Scotland will have extended opening hours on Christmas Eve.
Your local Aldi will be open from 7am - 6pm on Christmas Eve this year.
All stores will be closed on Christmas and Boxing Day.
Check Aldi store opening hours here.
Lidl
Lidl is another supermarket to extend their opening hours across the country on Christmas Eve this year, after they made an announcement on Facebook earlier in the week.
Most Lidl stores across Scotland will be open until 7am - 10pm on Friday December 24.
The budget supermarket has advised shoppers to check their local stores festive opening hours, as this could change.
Check Lidl store openings here.
Morrisons
Morrisons has announced that their stores will be closing earlier on Christmas Eve this year, as they will be open from 6am - 6pm.
The store has extended their opening hours in the build-up to Christmas, with most stores being open until 12am during the week.
All stores across Scotland will be closed on Christmas and Boxing Day.
Check Morrisons opening hours here.
Asda
Asda's Christmas Eve opening hours could differ from store to store, but it looks like the majority of stores across Scotland will be open from 6am - 7pm or 12am - 7pm.
All stores will be closed on Christmas Day before reopening on Boxing Day this year.
As the Christmas Eve opening hours may vary with each store, it is advised that you check with your local store for their hours.
Check Asda opening hours here.
Sainsbury's
Larger Sainsbury's stores will be open on Christmas Eve from 9am - 7pm.
Smaller convenience stores opening hours are 7am - 9pm.
The supermarket has confirmed all stores across the country will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year.
Check Sainsbury's opening hours here.
Tesco
Tesco's Christmas Eve opening times across the country also differ, depending where you are based.
Most larger stores look to be open from either from midnight - 7pm or 6am - 7pm.
All stores will be closed on Christmas before reopening for Boxing Day.
As Christmas Eve hours differ depending on your location, it is advised to check with your local store for their times.
Check Tesco opening hours here.
M&S
Most larger M&S stores across Scotland look to be open on Christmas Eve from 6am - 7pm this year, though this could differ from store to store.
Some smaller convenience stores look to be open for a full 24 hours.
All stores will be closed on Christmas and Boxing Day.
Check M&S opening hours here.
Co-op
Most Co-op stores across the country look to be open from 6am - 7pm on Christmas Eve this year.
The supermarket has urged customers to contact their local store for opening hours as they have either not been confirmed, or could vary.
Stores will also be closed on Christmas before reopening for Boxing Day.
Check Co-op opening hours here.
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