Planning a festive shop in Oakham and Uppingham? Tesco, Co-op, Aldi, Lidl Christmas and New Year Opening. 2025 - 2026
Planning a festive shop in Oakham and Rutland?
To help you navigate the busy holiday season, here is the complete guide to the Tesco Oakham Superstore opening hours for Christmas 2025 and the start of 2026.
Tesco Oakham Christmas Opening Hours 2025
The store will be operating most nights until 10:00 PM (22:00), with the exception of Sundays and Christmas Eve.
| Date | Day | Opening Hours |
| 16 December | Tuesday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 17 December | Wednesday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 18 December | Thursday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 19 December | Friday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 20 December | Saturday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 21 December | Sunday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| 22 December | Monday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 23 December | Tuesday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | CLOSED |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | CLOSED |
| 27 December | Saturday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 28 December | Sunday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
New Year 2025 - 2026 Opening Times
Tesco Superstores nationwide typically follow a standard pattern for the New Year. For the Oakham Superstore, you can expect the following:
New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, 31 Dec): Most Superstores will close early, typically around 18:00 or 19:00, to allow staff to celebrate.
New Year’s Day (Wednesday, 1 Jan): check the
Tesco Store Locator nearer the day 2 January 2026: Normal trading hours (08:00 – 22:00) usually resume from this date.
Tip: If you are using Click+Collect, remember that these slots often end an hour or two before the main store closes. It is highly recommended to check the
Tesco Store Locator
Essential Shopping Reminders
Boxing Day Closure: Note that the Oakham Superstore is clearly marked as Closed on Boxing Day this year.
Aldi Oakham Opening Hours
| Date | Day | Opening Hours |
| 22 December | Monday | 07:00 – 22:00 |
| 23 December | Tuesday | 07:00 – 22:00 |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | CLOSED |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | CLOSED |
| 27 December | Saturday | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| 28 December | Sunday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | CLOSED |
| 2 January | Friday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
Lidl Oakham Opening Hours
Barleythorpe Road
Lidl’s hours are very similar, though they traditionally open slightly later than Aldi on Christmas Eve.
| Date | Day | Opening Hours |
| 22 December | Monday | 07:00 – 22:00 |
| 23 December | Tuesday | 07:00 – 22:00 |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | 07:00 – 18:00 |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | CLOSED |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | CLOSED |
| 27 December | Saturday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | CLOSED |
| 2 January | Friday | 08:00 – 22:00 |
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Central Co-op Burley Road Oakham (Food & Petrol)
The petrol station usually opens at the same time as the store, though "pay at pump" may be available outside these hours if the system allows.
| Date | Day | Store & Petrol Station Hours |
| 23 December | Tuesday | 07:30 – 21:00 |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | 07:00 – 20:00 |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | CLOSED |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| 27 December | Saturday | 07:30 – 20:00 |
| 28 December | Sunday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve | 07:00 – 20:00 |
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| 2 January | Friday | 07:30 – 21:00 (Normal) |
Important Details for this Location
Insomnia Cafe: The cafe inside the Burley Road store usually operates on a slightly different schedule. While the store opens at 07:00/07:30, the cafe often starts at 08:00 and closes around 17:00 or 18:00, even when the main store remains open until 20:00.
Fuel Convenience: If you are traveling on Christmas Eve, aim to fill up before 20:00, as most local stations will shut down until the morning of the 26th.
Boxing Day & New Year's Day: This store is a great backup because it remains open on Boxing Day and New Year's Day (unlike Aldi and Lidl), making it ideal for picking up emergency fuel or fresh food when others are closed.
Note: Opening hours can sometimes be adjusted by an hour based on local staff availability. If you are making a special trip for fuel late at night, you can call the store directly at 01572 724344.
Central Co-op Braunston Road Opening Hours
| Date | Day | Opening Hours |
| 23 December | Tuesday | 07:00 – 22:00 |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | 07:00 – 21:00 |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | CLOSED |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| 27–30 Dec | "Betwixmas" | 07:00 – 22:00 (Normal) |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve | 07:00 – 21:00 |
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| 2 January | Friday | 07:00 – 22:00 |
Uppingham Co-op Festive Opening Hours
22 North Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9QL
The Uppingham Co-op (located on North Street East) is part of the national Co-op Group, the opening hours are different from Oakham's Co-op's
| Date | Day | Opening Hours |
| 23 December | Tuesday | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | 06:00 – 19:00 |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | CLOSED |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| 27–30 Dec | "Betwixmas" | 06:00 – 22:00 (Normal) |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve | 06:00 – 19:00 |
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| 2 January | Friday | 06:00 – 22:00 |
