Most ASDA stores closed at 6pm on New Year’s Day under the most recently confirmed festive timetable. On 1 January 2026, the general ASDA schedule was 9am to 6pm, although individual store variations were possible.
ASDA has not yet published its opening hours for New Year’s Day 2027. The 6pm closing time is therefore the latest confirmed pattern rather than a promise for the next New Year’s Day.
New Year’s Day Starts Later and Finishes Earlier
New Year’s Day is not normally treated like an ordinary weekday at ASDA.
Under the latest confirmed schedule, most stores opened at 9am and closed at 6pm. This created a nine-hour shopping window rather than the long early-morning and late-evening trading available at many branches during the rest of the year.
The Previous Night’s 7pm Closure Matters
ASDA’s most recent New Year timetable created a clear break between 31 December and 1 January.
Most stores closed at 7pm on New Year’s Eve and did not reopen until 9am on New Year’s Day.
For shoppers used to a branch operating until midnight or throughout the night, that festive closure represents a significant interruption to normal trading.
Do 24-Hour ASDA Stores Close for New Year?
They can. A store’s normal 24-hour designation does not override ASDA’s festive timetable.
During the Christmas and New Year period, ASDA can temporarily replace continuous trading with defined opening and closing times.
Normal 24-hour operation can then resume once the holiday period ends.
Scotland Can Follow a Different New Year’s Day Pattern
New Year has particular significance in Scotland, and Scottish supermarket schedules can differ from those used elsewhere in the UK.
Previous festive timetables have included regional differences for Scottish ASDA stores, so customers in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and other Scottish locations should check their exact branch.
This is more reliable than assuming that the general UK 9am to 6pm pattern automatically applies to every Scottish store.
Express Stores Need a Separate Check
ASDA Express is a convenience-store format and frequently operates different normal hours from large Superstores.
Holiday trading can also differ. A nearby Express Petrol location may therefore be available at a time when the main supermarket is closed, or it may have its own reduced New Year’s Day schedule.
Do not use the closing time of one store format as the assumed closing time of another.
What Happens to Pharmacy Opening Hours?
ASDA pharmacies have their own staffed opening periods and can use shorter New Year’s Day hours than the main supermarket.
If you need pharmacy services, a headline supermarket closing time of 6pm is not enough information on its own.
Check the pharmacy section of your chosen branch before making the journey, particularly if you plan to arrive later in the afternoon.
Cafe, Opticians and Travel Money May Also Differ
Other staffed services can use separate holiday hours or remain unavailable on New Year’s Day.
This includes ASDA cafes, opticians, Travel Money Bureaux and staffed food counters.
A branch being open for groceries does not mean every department inside it is operating for the full supermarket day.
Online Grocery Shopping Is a Different Timetable
Delivery and Click & Collect availability is determined by the slots ASDA makes available for the holiday period.
The final delivery or collection may occur before the physical store closes, and demand around New Year can also reduce the range of available slots.
If you are shopping remotely, the ASDA online shopping information is more relevant than relying only on the supermarket closing time.
When Does Normal ASDA Trading Resume?
ASDA’s normal timetable generally returns after the New Year holiday period, but the exact date can vary, particularly in Scotland.
Stores with very long or 24-hour schedules may therefore move back to their regular pattern after temporarily operating reduced New Year’s Day hours.
The ASDA opening hours information provides broader context, while the local branch page should be used for the final check.
How to Check the Next New Year’s Day
ASDA normally publishes festive opening information closer to Christmas and New Year.
Once the next timetable is available, use the ASDA store locator to confirm the exact closing time for your local branch.
ASDA New Year’s Day FAQs
What time did ASDA close on New Year’s Day 2026?
The general ASDA timetable was 9am to 6pm on 1 January 2026, with local variations possible.
Will ASDA close at 6pm on New Year’s Day 2027?
ASDA has not yet confirmed its New Year’s Day 2027 hours.
Are ASDA petrol stations open on New Year’s Day?
Petrol station availability can differ from supermarket hours, particularly where pay-at-the-pump facilities are available. Check the individual petrol station listing.