Aldi reported £1.65bn in sales in the four weeks to Christmas Eve, a 3% increase from the previous year.

The discounter saw sales grow by over 5% in the week leading to Christmas, with customers spending around £500m.

Aldi recorded 57m transactions in the four weeks to Christmas Eve, the highest ever figure.

Additionally, the demand for the private-label specially selected premium range increased by over 12%, and Aldi sold over 5.5m bottles.

Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “This Christmas proved once again that a great quality Christmas can still be affordable. We delivered a Christmas without compromise, offering customers award-winning British products at unbeatable prices.

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“We’re grateful that more people than ever chose Aldi for their Christmas shop and trusted us to deliver both quality and value during what remains a challenging time for many.”

The supermarket retailer committed to offering the lowest possible prices during Christmas as part of a £325m investment to keep shopping affordable throughout the year.

Hurley added: “As we move into 2026, our focus remains unchanged, keeping prices low and quality high so that every household in Britain can enjoy amazing food all year round.”