Here’s the good news: most Morrisons stores are open on Christmas Eve. The bad news? They’ll be closing their doors much earlier than usual. Think of it as a strict, tinsel-covered curfew.
Typically, you’ll find your local Morrisons open from 7:00 AM until around 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM. But—and this is a huge but—this isn’t a universal law. Some stores in busy city centres might close at 4:00 PM, while smaller ones might call it a day at 5:00 PM sharp.
My advice? Don’t get caught out. Don’t rely on your memory or a random blog from 2019. Morrisons have a handy “Store Locator” tool on their website. Punch in your postcode, and it’ll give you the exact times for your specific shop.
Why the Early Finish?
It’s not because the staff are being Grinches. Honestly, imagine working a full shift on Christmas Eve! They have families, last-minute shopping of their own, and probably a turkey to defrost. So, the early closing is a kindness to the hardworking team.
Plus, let’s be real: by 5:00 PM on Christmas Eve, the supermarket vibe goes from “festive hip-hop playlist” to “Lord of the Flies.” It’s best to escape before the last-minute panic shoppers start fighting over the last packet of pigs in blankets.
