Is Asda open on Christmas Day 2026?

Friday, 25 December 2026

The short answer

Depends

Closed in England and Wales and Scotland.

ClosedE&WSCO

Check localNI

Last checked 16 October 2026 7 sources, linked under each regionFind your local Asda

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By region

England and WalesLarge stores closed by lawSource: Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004, section 1 (England and Wales) +1 moreClosed

The Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 bans large shops (over 280 sq m, about 3,000 sq ft) in England and Wales from opening on Christmas Day, whatever day of the week it falls on. Smaller shops, such as convenience stores, may open, and exempt shops such as petrol stations and shops in railway stations may open too.

Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004, section 1 (England and Wales) · checked 16 October 2026
Sunday Trading Act 1994, Schedule 1: Sunday opening of large shops (England and Wales) · checked 16 October 2026

Asda in England and Wales on Christmas Day

ScotlandLarge stores closed by lawSource: Christmas Day and New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007, section 1 +2 moreClosed

The Christmas Day and New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007 bans large shops (over 280 sq m) in Scotland from opening on Christmas Day. Smaller shops may open, and so may exempt places such as shops in railway stations, airports and motorway service areas, and petrol stations.

Christmas Day and New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007, section 1 · checked 16 October 2026
Christmas Day and New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007, section 3 (exempt shops) · checked 16 October 2026
Christmas Day and New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007, section 7 (meaning of large shop) · checked 16 October 2026

Asda in Scotland on Christmas Day

Northern IrelandNo closing law; store sets its hours. Check localSource: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays (England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) +1 moreCheck local

Northern Ireland's law only bans large shops from opening on Christmas Day when it falls on a Sunday. In 2026 it's a Friday, so no law makes stores close. Asda hasn't published Christmas Day 2026 opening times in Northern Ireland that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local store before you go.

GOV.UK: UK bank holidays (England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) · checked 16 October 2026
Shops (Sunday Trading &c.) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, article 5 (Sunday hours, Easter Day and Christmas Day) · checked 16 October 2026

Tip: Opening times can change. Check with your local Asda before you go. “Check local” means we couldn’t find an official, verifiable source yet.

Questions

Is Asda open on Christmas Day 2026?

It depends on where you are. Closed in England and Wales, Scotland · Check locally in Northern Ireland.

Is Asda open on Christmas Day 2026 in England and Wales?

Closed. The Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 bans large shops (over 280 sq m, about 3,000 sq ft) in England and Wales from opening on Christmas Day, whatever day of the week it falls on. Smaller shops, such as convenience stores, may open, and exempt shops such as petrol stations and shops in railway stations may open too.

Is Asda open on Christmas Day 2026 in Scotland?

Closed. The Christmas Day and New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007 bans large shops (over 280 sq m) in Scotland from opening on Christmas Day. Smaller shops may open, and so may exempt places such as shops in railway stations, airports and motorway service areas, and petrol stations.