Major shake-up for customers as Aldi Ireland makes huge announcement ahead of Christmas as opening hours extended

ALDI Ireland has confirmed that it will be extending its opening hours for the festive period.

In the run-up to the busy Christmas season, Aldi is offering shoppers more time to pick up the last-minute essentials ahead of the big day.

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Stores will welcome shoppers from 8am until 11pm over the Christmas weekend.

Stores will also be open until 7pm on Christmas Eve, but customers are advised to check details of their local stores online to avoid disappointment.

And Aldi confirmed that it will be closing their stores on Christmas and St Stephen’s Day.

A spokesperson explained: “Aldi will close its stores as usual on Christmas Day and will once again remain closed on St Stephen’s Day to allow colleagues get a much-needed break – as it has always done since opening in Ireland almost 25 years ago.”

The majority of stores will be open from 9am until 9pm between Christmas and New Year.

And doors will not shut until 7pm on New Year’s Eve –  so shoppers can squeeze in some last-minute shopping before 2024.

Aldi Managing Director of Buying and Services Colin Breslin said: “By extending our opening hours in the run up to Christmas, we can ensure that our customers have time to stock up on everything they need for an amazing Christmas.

“It is really important that shoppers can avail of our award-winning range of food and drink offerings at market leading prices, as well as select from our wide range of Specialbuys that will make the perfect stocking filler this Christmas.”

He added: “We also would like to acknowledge and thank our dedicated colleagues who consistently deliver an excellent shopping experience to members of their local communities every day, and even more so during the busy Christmas period.

“To allow everyone have a well-earned break, we will be maintaining our tradition of keeping our stores closed on St Stephen’s Day.”

Aldi customers can also book their Christmas collection slot online from 17^th November, with 20 stores offering ALDI’s Click and Collect service between 20^th and 23^rd December.

To find out more about booking Click and Collect slots for Christmas, you can check their website.

ALDI is recruiting for new store colleagues ahead of the busy Christmas period, and currently has 340 roles available nationwide. 

Interested applicants can apply for open vacancies online.

Meanwhile, Aldi fans are rushing to buy a new special clothing range that’s set to rival Lidl’s popular version.

The ‘ALDImania’ collection will hit stores around on the country on Sunday, November 12.

It includes the Green ALDImania Xmas Onesie for men and women, which is priced at €24.99.

The Green ALDImania Hooded Blanket, which costs €16.99, is also expected to be very popular with shoppers.

And there’s also ALDImania Trainers priced at €14.99 per pair.

The retailer said: “Show off your style with these ALDImania Trainers. You’ll feel and look great in these comfortable, functional and stylish trainers.”

The ALDImania Clogs are ideal for walking around your home – and are a bargain at €6.99.

The trainers and clogs are available in sizes 4-11.

And there’s ALDImania Xmas Hats priced at €4.99 each for those winter strolls.