A MAJOR supermarket is making a huge change to its Christmas deliveries this year – but you'll have to be quick to grab a slot.
Supermarkets are preparing for the festive period early this year as shoppers look spread the cost as the cost of living bites.
And this year, Asda is offering a home delivery service on Christmas Eve for the first time.
The supermarket giant said the service will be available in all 633 stores, and the last slots will be between 3pm and 4pm.
Asda will also be operating delivery services from a limited number of stores on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
The Sun has asked Asda which stores will be operating these service and we will update this article when we know more.
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You can find your nearest Asda branch by using the store locator tool on the supermarket's website.
These slots often prove to be very popular with shoppers, so it's best to act quickly to stop yourself being disappointed.
Shoppers with an Asda delivery pass will be able to access Christmas delivery and collection slots from tomorrow (October 18).
The delivery slots will then open to all customers from Tuesday, October 25.
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Asda says there will be more than one million home delivery and click and collect slots available the week before Christmas.
Simon Gregg, Asda’s senior vice president of e-commerce, said: “Many customers are already planning for the big day as we are seeing thousands of festive-related searches on Asda.com.
"To help them get a head start with preparations, we’re releasing our delivery slots earlier this year and have more slots available than ever before during the week before Christmas.
"With over a million slots available, including deliveries on Christmas Eve for the first time, we’re confident customers will be able to secure their preferred delivery slot.”
Sainsbury's opened its Christmas delivery slots to delivery pass customers today – with the supermarket also offering delivery on Christmas eve.
Online supermarket Ocado has also opened its Christmas delivery slots.
Below, we explain when you will be able to book a Christmas delivery slot with Asda.
- October 18 – food to order, Christmas delivery and collection slots open for delivery pass customers.
- October 25 – food to order, Christmas delivery and collection slots open for all customers.
- December 15 – food to order closes.
What is an Asda delivery pass and how does it work?
Asda offers delivery passes so customers who order online don’t have to pay for each individual drop-off of groceries to their door.
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons also offer delivery passes to shoppers.
Asda also has different levels of pass – it's £6.50 for a monthly anytime pass or £65 for the year.
You can pay for an annual Tuesday to Thursday membership for just £35.
You should only consider taking out a delivery pass if you order groceries online regularly.
Existing Asda customers can buy a delivery pass online on the supermarket's website.
If you don't already have an account, new customers will need to set one up online.
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