Aldi has announced its stores opening hours across the country over the Christmas and New Year period.

Shoppers will be able to visit Aldi stores as usual up until Tuesday, December 23 to pick up everything they need to celebrate Christmas.

On Christmas Eve, stores will close at the earlier time of 6pm and will remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day to give colleagues a well-deserved break.

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Aldi stores will then re-open from 8am on Saturday 27 December, remaining open as usual until 6pm on Wednesday 31 December, Edinburgh Live reports . Stores will then be closed on New Year's Day. Customers are advised to check local store hours online for any variations.

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