ALDI has announced that it will soon close all 2,458 stores in the US for a full day.

Shoppers have been warned to make alternative plans to avoid holiday disappointment.

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All Aldi branches will be completely closed on New Year’s Day.

Supermarkets have different opening hours during the holidays to allow staff to take a break over the holidays.

For AldiThis means thousands of employees across 2,458 stores will have the day off on January 1st.

For those who need to buy groceries before the New Year, Aldi will be open on New Year’s Eve.

The bargain retailer will be open to shoppers with reduced hours on December 31, so you can pick up a few last-minute nibbles for the evening ahead.

The popular budget supermarket will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

If you don’t want to be affected by closures, be sure to check your local supermarket in advance.

Alternatively, you can order online from a store and have it delivered straight to your home.

Keep in mind that delivery often incurs an additional fee that will be added to your cart after checkout.

Keep an eye out for discounts as retailers often slash prices after Christmas.

Stores looking to move remaining inventory can mark down products to get them off the shelves before their expiration date.

Holiday-themed items are particularly likely to be on sale, so look out for discounted treats that can be had for just pennies.

WHY ARE SUPERMARKETS CLOSED OVER THE HOLIDAYS?

Reduced working hours and closures over the holidays allow employees to take a well-deserved break after the busy Christmas period.

Olivia Marshall, senior consumer reporter, said this can help improve employee morale and reduce burnout.

It also gives them an opportunity to spend time with their families and friends during the holidays.

On New Year’s Day the number of visitors is often lower than usual – following New Year’s Eve parties.

The January 1 opening may not be justified by projected sales.

Some shops will be open throughout the season Christmas Period and others have reduced working hours.