Here’s the kicker: not all Sainsbury’s are created equal. Your friendly neighbourhood Local might shut up shop at 9pm, while a massive Superstore in the middle of nowhere could close at 5pm because the staff are desperate to get home and watch Jools Holland.
Sainsbury’s New Year Opening Times 2026 - What Time Do Stores Open and
My advice? Check the Sainsbury’s store locator. But do it quickly. Time is a flat circle, and yours is running out for a bag of frozen Yorkshire puddings.
The Myth of the 24-Hour Store
You might be thinking, “Ah, but I have a 24-hour Sainsbury’s! I can just rock up at midnight!” Cease this thought immediately. 24-hour Sainsbury’s are magical unicorns that vanish on New Year’s Eve. They usually close by 7pm too, because the supermarket gods demand that everyone, even the self-checkout machines, get a chance to see the fireworks.
If you try to find one, you will only encounter a dark, locked building and a seagull eating a discarded chip. That chip will look more appealing than any dinner you can legally buy until January 2nd.
