Exact date Tesco and Sainsbury’s shoppers can book Christmas delivery slots revealed
TESCO and Sainsbury’s have revealed the exact date shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots for this year.
It is only September but many of us will already be thinking about getting our Christmas Day food orders in.
Delivery slots are usually snapped up fast so you won’t want to hang around.
Those with delivery passes often get first dibs on slots as well.
Luckily some supermarkets like Tesco and Sainsbury’s have already revealed when customers get their booked in.
What’s more is that in comparison to last year’s dates, slots are opening earlier.
Tesco delivery plan and click & collect delivery plan customers can book their slots one week earlier, on November 7 compared to November 15 in 2022.
While slots for all other shoppers will open on November 21, just one day earlier than last year.
Sainsbury’s is also opening its slots a little earlier.
Those with a delivery pass will be able to start booking from October 16 – in 2022 it was October 17.
While regular customers can begin from October 23 – it was October 24 in 2022.
Though click & collect shoppers can get their slots booked from November 20, one week earlier than last year (November 27).
Morrisons also revealed its delivery slot dates for this year.
Delivery Pass customers will be able to book their slots from October 18.
Slot availability will then open to wider customers later on in October.
Ocado also contacted customers this week to inform them that slots will open from next week for smart pass members.
Ocado sells Marks & Spencer products so those looking to go a bit boujie for Christmas will be able to order from there.
How to get your delivery slots early
Delivery passes allow you to shop online as often as you like without having to pay for delivery every time you checkout.
Customers can pay a monthly fee for their chosen supermarket and will get access to Christmas – and other holidays – bookings early.
Tesco’s delivery saver plans start from £2.49 for click & collect and go up to £7.99 a month for delivery.
While Sainsbury’s’ begins from £7.50 and Morrisons from £5.
You can buy a delivery pass on the supermarket’s website before booking a slot – that way you too can get early access.
Last year, the Tesco website crashed leaving 300,000 shoppers queuing for bookings.
Furious shoppers took to social media following the issues.
One said: “Progressed to the front of the queue then thrown back to 290,000!
“Pretty time consuming and the inconvenience is somewhat disappointing. Thanks for looking into it.”
Morrisons unveiled its festive menu to help get shoppers prepared earlier this week.
From the classic roast turkey to quirky but tasty Christmas sides, Morrisons has everything to offer this festive season.
Iceland revealed its Christmas range last week and it includes a pigs in blanket toastie and festive tree lollies.
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