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Delivery slots in preparation for the festive season have ‘sold out’ in most supermarkets, including major grocers like Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda. Most supermarkets had opened up delivery slots in November, with many increasing the number of slots available due to the surge in demand from households relying on online shopping during. Apr 07, 2020 Tesco do home deliveries with a £25 minimum spend and an 80-item limit. Slots are released every midnight. Asda do deliveries with a £40 minimum spend and Click & Collect with a £25 minimum.

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While it may not feel like it, Christmas is just around the corner.

The ongoing pandemic in the UK has left many of us with little to feel excited about, but the festive period and all the glorious food it brings is definitely something to look forward to.

While the crisis has changed all aspects of every day life, including the way we shop, that hasn't stopped the supermarkets going all out, with many already releasing their Christmas store offerings for 2020.

So if you're eyeing up Christmas puddings and turkey crowns in preparation for this year, you may be wondering how early you should book a supermarket delivery slot.

So when do Christmas delivery slots open for 2020? Here's what Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Waitrose have said.

Sainsbury's

It's not yet been confirmed when delivery slots for Christmas will open at Sainsbury's but the supermarket will update shoppers through its Christmas Delivery Guide online.

Customers will have to log onto their Groceries Online account to find out the dates.

The option to collect in store is already available, however. Customers just need to select a store and date, choose their items, pay a deposit and collect in-store on December 22, 23, or 24 at a chosen time.

Tesco

The supermarket's delivery slots for Christmas launch on November 13 for delivery saver customers and November 20 for non-delivery savers at 7am.

The Tesco website states: 'Don't forget, you can book a slot early if you're a Delivery Saver customer. Slots fill up quickly so set a reminder to make sure you don't miss out.'

You can also use Tesco's Click+Collect this Christmas, which means you can order your shopping to be ready and it will be waiting at your chosen collection point.

Morrisons

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The store is yet to confirm its Christmas delivery slot launch date yet, but we'll update this article as soon as we know more.

In 2019 slots opened up on November 27 for deliveries between December 20 and 24.

While delivery pass customers were given early access from November 6.

Waitrose

Waitrose has warned customers that delivery slot interest is 'high' this year.

The supermarket said: 'If you can 't find a delivery slot to suit, we still have Entertaining collection slots available for your Christmas turkey and festive feasts.'

You can collect in store with no minimum spend but orders need to be made by December 15 for Christmas.

Find out about things to do in your area:

Asda

Christmas slots open on November 6 at Asda, or if you already have a Delivery Pass you can book from October 30.

Asda said: 'Pre-order your festive feast and let us take the hassle out of Christmas.

'Our delicious Food to Order range includes starters, mains, desserts and party foods, as well as a selection of vegan foods.

'Whether delivered to your door or collected from your local store, your festive feast will make it a Christmas to be remembered.'

We deliver 7 days a week* with convenient delivery times with standard 1-hour slots or flexible Saver slots. You can check if we deliver to your area on our Groceries page. You can also purchase our delivery pass saving up to £126 per year* visit our delivery pass page to find out more.

Delivery Charges

  • Orders under £40 will be charged £7 for standard delivery
  • Orders over £40 will vary between £1- £4.50.
  • There is no delivery charge for orders over £100 booked for delivery on Monday - Thursday after 2pm, once you have selected your time slot on your summary page it will confirm free delivery.
  • Minimum order value £25​
  • The delivery charge will be confirmed when you place your order.
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Delivery Pass

With our delivery pass, you can pay and upfront fee and then pay no delivery charge on your online grocery orders for the next 3, 6 or 12 months. ​

  • Anytime Delivery Pass – 1 free delivery per day, 7 days a week when you spend £40 or more. ​
  • Midweek Delivery Pass – 1 free delivery per day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays when you spend £40 or more.

FAQ's

You can amend your order following the guidelines here if the option to amend isn’t available its too late to change the date. Please call our team to see if we can assist further.

We're sorry you haven't been able to book a slot, there may not be availability for this selected date/week. If you believe there might be a different issue, please call us and select the technical support option 0800 328 1700

We’ll email you on the day of delivery to confirm your order and timeslot. You can read about our on the day updates here. If you have booked a Saver slot you will also receive an additional notification on the day of delivery informing you of your more precise 1-hour time slot.

If you book a green delivery slot, this means a vehicle is already scheduled to be in your area

Saver slots are cheaper than our standard delivery slots, offering a longer time window of 4-hours or more. Customers with these slots receive an additional notification on the day of delivery informing you of your more precise 1-hour time slot.

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*We deliver on all UK Bank Holidays, however we do not deliver on Public Holidays.