Most Waitrose stores across the UK will be closed on New Year's Day.
However, the retailer has confirmed there will be a 'small number' of stores that will be open 'between 7am and 10pm'. Waitrose has advised shoppers to check details for their local store using the branch finder page on its website.
Waitrose fans who want to stock up on the chain's popular festive party food for the New Year celebrations will need to head into store early, as the retailer will be closing stores earlier than normal on December 31.
Alternatively, shoppers can book an online shopping slots or choose to click and collect groceries. Brits heading out to a few shops to pick up items can also check our full supermarket opening times guide.
Waitrose New Year 2021 opening hours
- 31 December: Majority of shops will be open from 8am - 6pm.
- 1st January: Most stores are closed. A small number of stores will open between 7am and 10pm. Use the online branch finder to check details for your local store.
- 2nd January: Normal opening hours
- 3rd January: Normal Sunday opening hours
A recent survey from Waitrose revealed that 28% of people were stocking up on wine and Champagne for the Christmas season earlier than in previous years.
Rebecca Hull, Champagne and sparkling buyer at Waitrose, comments; “The festive period is the perfect time to indulge in a little luxury and despite no celebratory events this year, shoppers are still embracing the sheer decadence of a glass of fizz.
"While Champagne remains a popular choice, it’s fantastic to see shoppers broadening their sparkling horizons as the popularity of our English sparkling wine range continues to grow.”
The supermarket has also seen a rise in sales of its frozen canapés range as shoppers plan for uncertainty over the festive season.
From the tasty Christmas party foods on offer, the Butterflied King Prawns and Breaded King Prawns have been the most popular options among customers.
