Is Sainsbury's open on Christmas Day 2027 in Scotland?

Saturday, 25 December 2027

Closed

Sainsbury's 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.

Last checked 16 October 2026. Opening times can vary by location. Find your Sainsbury's

Source

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

Questions

Is Sainsbury's open on Christmas Day 2027 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.

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