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If you need some last minute brussels or, god forbid, forgot the turkey, then here's a full list of when supermarkets are open over Christmas for that last minute shopping dash.
We've all been there - feeling like we've been prepared and ready for months in advance, only to realise at the last minute you've forgotten something crucial.
Whether it be the cranberry sauce, needing some extra roasties or the piggies in blankets, in the run up to the big day it can be easy to forget a few things off the list amid the festive frenzy.
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Fear not, because Christmas can be saved if this happens to you this year. Here's a list of some major UK supermarkets' opening hours across the Christmas period.
Now, first things first, I'm going to get the bad news out the way. No major supermarket is open on Christmas Day.
So if you leave things so last minute until the morning after Santa's paid a visit, you may just have to whack the frozen chicken nuggets in the oven and admit defeat.
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However, if you've managed to open the fridge door or rifle through the cupboards on Christmas Eve to find there's no stuffing or you've forgotten the Christmas pudding, then there's hope for you yet.
Cheap, cheerful and ever-reliable Aldi has told customers to check its local stores for specific details, but its anticipated opening hours across the festive period are:
Thursday, 23 December: 7:00am to 10:00pm
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Christmas Eve, 24 December: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Christmas Day, 25 December: CLOSED
Boxing Day, 26 December: CLOSED
Monday, 27 December: 8:00am to 8:00pm
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Tuesday, 28 December: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Wednesday, 29 December: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Thursday, 30 December: 8:00am to 8:00pm
New Year’s Eve, 31 December: 8:00am to 6:00pm
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New Year’s Day, 1 January: CLOSED
Sunday, 2 January: 9.30am to 8:00pm
The supermarket king of the bakery section, Lidl, has also released its festive period opening hours. Again, with advice to check local stores for specific details.
Thursday, 23 December: 7:00am to 11:00pm
Christmas Eve, 24 December: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Christmas Day, 25 December: CLOSED
Boxing Day, 26 December: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Monday, 27 December: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Tuesday, 28 December: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Wednesday, 29 December: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Thursday, 30 December: 8:00am to 10:00pm
New Year’s Eve, 31 December: 8:00am to 8:00pm
New Year’s Day, 1 January: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday, 2 January: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Monday, 3 January: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Known for its mega meal deal options, Morrisons is up next:
Thursday, 23 December: 6:00am to midnight
Christmas Eve, 24 December: 6:00am to 6:00pm
Christmas Day, 25 December: CLOSED
Boxing Day, 26 December: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday, 27 December: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Tuesday, 28 December: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Wednesday, 29 December: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Thursday, 30 December: 7:00am to 10:00pm
New Year’s Eve, 31 December: 7:00am to 6:00pm
New Year’s Day, 1 January: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday, 2 January 10:00pm to 4:00pm
Widely recognised for its yellow sticker discounts, Tesco is also open over the festive period if you need an extra bag of carrots for Santa's reindeer.
The supermarket will be closed on Christmas Day but will remain open 24 hours every other day, including 23 December and Christmas Eve.
So if you need to grab some mince pies for Father Christmas you have time to do that too.
Co-op's opening hours vary from store-to-store, but it's general schedule looks like this:
Thursday, 23 December: 7:00am to 11:00pm
Christmas Eve, 24 December: 7:00am to 9:00pm
Christmas Day, 25 December: CLOSED
Boxing Day, 26 December: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Monday, 27 December: 7:00am to 11:00pm
Tuesday, 28 December: 7:00am to 11:00pm
Wednesday, 29 December: 7:00am to 11:00pm
Thursday, 30 December: 7:00am to 11:00pm
New Year’s Eve, 31 December: 8:00am to 9:00pm
New Year’s Day, 1 January: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday, 2 January: 7:00am to 11:00pm
Sainsbury's - which is selling pigs in blankets sushi - will be shut on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, but will be open from 6:00am to 7:00pm on Christmas Eve.
It's timings will also vary from store to store, so if you want to get your paws on some alternative festive party food then check your local Sainsbury's website.
Last but not least, the more boujee of the supermarkets and known for its addictive Percy Pigs is M&S.
Thursday, 23 December: 6:00am to 11:00pm
Christmas Eve, 24 December: 6:00am to 7:00pm
Christmas Day, 25 December: CLOSED
Boxing Day, 26 December: CLOSED
Monday, 27 December: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Tuesday, 28 December: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Wednesday, 29 December: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Thursday, 30 December: 8:00am to 10:00pm
New Year’s Eve, 31 December: 8:00am to 8:00pm
New Year’s Day, 1 January: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, 2 January: Noon to 6:00pm
Monday 3 January: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Tuesday 4 January: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Check your local store's websites as some timings may vary.
So fear not, these UK supermarkets have got your back. Unless you get to the morning of Christmas Day and realise you've forgotten the turkey. Then Christmas is ruined.
Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favour of getting through the highly anticipated, pressurised but full of festive cheer day of the year.
Topics: Food and Drink, News, Christmas
Poppy Bilderbeck