When does Aldi open and close, and how long do they stay open for?

Like us, you may have had times when you desperately needed food but weren't sure if your go-to German supermarket was open. This is useful even on a typical day. Even more so, if you need to finish your grocery shopping before a big holiday gathering, it can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor.

The hours of operation for Aldi are not as uniform as one might assume and may even vary between individual stores within the same geographic region. That applies to both typical business hours and special holiday hours.

In this post, we'll make an effort to simplify the topic by answering four key questions:

• I was wondering what time Aldi typically opens on weekdays.
• At what time does Aldi typically close on weekdays?
• When does Aldi have special or reduced hours?
• When does Aldi not open its doors?

How early does Aldi usually open on weekdays?

In the United States, Aldi supermarkets typically open at 8:30 or 9 in the morning on weekdays. m or 9:00 a m local time

The majority of shops start their day at 9 a.m. m every day of the week The doors of some stores, however, do open as early as 8:30 a. m daily, all week

Some Aldi supermarkets even start selling at 8:30 in the morning. m the first hour of store openings one or two days a week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, are reserved for customers who are particularly at risk. While most businesses have abandoned the pandemic-era policy, a few hold fast to it.

There seems to be no discernible trend as to which stores open at 9 a.m. m supermarkets vs. 8:30 a.m. m stores Some stores in big cities that I visited opened at 8:30 a. m stores, some of which opened at 9 o'clock m shops, and I came across some small communities that could be either Newer Aldi locations, especially in states like California and Arizona, reportedly do not open until 9 a.m. m stores

Because of the wide variety in store hours, Aldi's website features a store locator that can help you determine when your local store opens. Keep in mind that Instacart's delivery and curbside service adhere to the same hours as the local store, so if the store hasn't opened for the day, neither service will be.

On a daily basis, what time does Aldi typically close?

Most Aldi stores in the U.S. are open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Sundays they are open from 8:00 a.m m or 9:00 p m time, although there are a select few that call it a night at 7:00 p m

When Aldi supermarkets close seems to follow predictable regional patterns. The majority of stores on the East Coast, for example, shut down at 8:00 p. m California stores typically shut down at 9 p.m. m

It's possible for some areas to have stores close at varying times, even amongst those in close proximity to one another. It's common practice for Chicago retailers to shut down at 9 p. m some stores close at 8pm, m In St It's important to note that in St. m Despite the fact that the majority of businesses shut down at 8 p. m In general, the smaller or more centrally located a store is, in a given area, the earlier it will close. Of course, not all stores in major cities or small towns close so late.

There seems to be little correlation between start and end times. A store's earlier opening time does not necessarily translate to a correspondingly earlier closing time. Stores and regions can have slight variations.

As a side note, keep in mind that there are a handful of retailers across the country that call it a day at 9 p. m Sundays excluded, every other day In general, those shops close at 8 p.m. on Sundays. m

Because store hours vary, the Aldi store locator is a great tool for determining when your local Aldi will close. Just as before, Instacart won't accept orders for same-day delivery or curbside pickup after a store has closed for the day.

What are Aldi's special or reduced hours on the days listed below?

The hours of operation for Aldi change during some holidays. Typically, the altered hours apply to the time the store is closed rather than the time it opens. To rephrase, on holidays when Aldi is open for business, it will open at its regular time but close earlier than usual.

Some of the holidays that may result in shorter or different Aldi store hours are listed below.

• While most Aldis are closed on Easter Sunday, some locations in the states of California and Arizona will be open on Easter Sunday, albeit with reduced hours of operation. Many stores that are open on a more limited schedule do so at 6 p. m
• On Memorial Day, we will be open, but for shorter hours than usual. Stores typically close between 6 and 9 p.m., but this varies widely. m (Most Aldi stores used to be closed on Memorial Day, but as of 2017–2018, that has changed. )
• On the Fourth of July (Independence Day), we will have reduced hours of operation. Some stores close at 4 p.m., while others stay open later. m as well as a few at 6:00 p m
• Open, but with shorter hours on Labor Day Stores typically close between 6 and 9 p.m., but this varies widely. m
• Open on Christmas Eve, but with shorter hours than usual. This is the time when many businesses shut down. m
• On New Year's Eve, we will have special, reduced hours. Many businesses close between 6 p m and 7 p m

However, there are several holidays during which Aldi is open as usual. Instances of this are as follows:

Due to the fact that Aldi's holiday hours are subject to change, customers should check the store locator in the days leading up to the holiday to see if their local Aldi will be open at a different time.

Aldi's Hours of Operation During Holidays

When it does close, it's not often on what some may consider to be a major national holiday, but Aldi is open most of the time. However, every Aldi supermarket in the country closes on three major holidays, and on a fourth, most of them. They are:

• Everything is closed on New Year's Day.
• Most businesses will be closed on Easter Sunday, but some in California and Arizona will be open.
• For the holiday of Thanksgiving, all businesses will be closed.
• On Christmas Day, there will be no business operations.

Be aware that on days that Aldi is closed, the store will not be open and will not be providing any services. On days that Aldi is closed, neither Instacart delivery nor curbside pickup will be available.

Check the Aldi store locator in the days leading up to Easter to see if a California or Arizona location will be open.

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