ALDI has announced that it will soon close all 2,458 of its branches for an entire day.
Shoppers have been warned to make alternative plans to avoid disappointment over the holidays.
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On New Year's Day, all Aldi stores will be completely closed.
Supermarkets have different opening hours during the holiday season to allow employees to take a break during the holidays.
to AldiThis means thousands of employees at more than 2,458 stores will get some furlough on January 1.
For those who need to buy some groceries before the new year, Aldi will be open on New Year's Eve.
The discount retailer will be available to shoppers for reduced hours on December 31, so you can grab some last-minute snacks for your next evening out.
The popular budget supermarket is set to open its doors on New Year's Eve from 9am to 4pm.
If you don't want to walk away from lockdowns, make sure you check with your local supermarket in advance.
Alternatively, you can order from an online store and have it delivered directly to your home.
It's good to remember that delivery often comes with an additional charge that is added to your basket after you check out.
Keep an eye out for discounts as retailers often lower prices after Christmas.
Stores that want to move remaining inventory can mark products to take them off the shelves before their expiration date.
Festive-themed items are especially likely to be on sale, so keep tabs on discounted offers that sell for just a few cents.
Why do supermarkets close during the holidays?
Reduced working hours and holiday closures allow employees to take a well-deserved break after the busy Christmas period.
This can help improve employee morale and reduce burnout, said senior consumer correspondent Olivia Marshall.
It also gives them the opportunity to spend time with their families and friends during the holiday season.
On New Year's Day, there are often fewer visitors than usual – after New Year's Eve parties.
The January 1 opening may not be justified by the expected sales revenue.
Some stores will be open throughout the entire area Christmas period and others will have reduced hours.
Grocery stores are open on New Year's Day, and their operating hours are
On New Year's Eve (NYE) and New Year's Day (NYD), supermarket opening hours may differ from usual.
Aldi
New York: 9am to 4am
New York: Closed
Bravo supermarket
New York: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m
New York: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m
Dollar General
NYE: Regular business hours are open, which varies by store
New York: Regular business hours, which vary by store
Publix
New York: Closing at 9 p.m
New York: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m
Sam's Club
New York: Closes at 6pm; Opening times vary by location
New York: Closed
Save a lot
New York: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m
NYD: Regular business hours, which vary by store
Sprouts Farmers Market
New York: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m
New York: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m
goal
New York: Closing at 9 p.m
NYD: Regular business hours, which vary by store
Fresh market
New York: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m
New York: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m
Walmart
NYE: Regular business hours, which vary by store
NYD: Regular business hours, which vary by store
Wayne Dixie
New York: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m
New York: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m
