Tesco has revealed its Christmas delivery slot dates for 2026 with a record 60,000 more slots than last year, which will be available to book more than a month before the big day.
The retailer is also reminding customers to sign up for a Delivery Saver plan to secure early access to online slots for the festive period. Customers that sign up by 18 October will also benefit from free Whoosh delivery on orders over £25 until 11 January 2027.
Customers with an Anytime Delivery Saver or Click + Collect plan can secure a slot two days early, from 6am on Tuesday 3 November. Slots will then open to all other customers, including Off-Peak Delivery Saver members, from 6am on Thursday 5 November.
Once slots are open, shoppers can also book all their December slots, helping them get organised in advance so they can spend more time enjoying the festivities.
The benefits of Delivery Saver plans aren’t just for Christmas – Delivery Saver is Tesco’s subscription-based delivery service designed to help reduce the cost of regular online grocery orders, with a range of plans running for 6 or 12 months and starting from just £2.49 a month.
Delivery Saver customers enjoy free delivery or Click + Collect (normal minimum basket charges apply) and with Anytime plans starting from £6.99 a month, customers can save an average of £176 on delivery and collection charges*.
For the first time, Tesco customers will be able to browse the Festive Food to Order range early and add items to their shopping list from Tuesday 29 September, ready to move into baskets when slots open in November.
Christmas should be all about spending time with family and friends, not worrying about getting the big shop done. That’s why we’re making it even easier for customers this year, with tens of thousands more delivery slots available and everything they need for the festive table – including our exciting new Festive Food to Order range.
“And for those looking to get ahead, our Anytime Delivery Saver plan offers priority access to Christmas slots. Customers will also get free Whoosh delivery until next January when they sign up by 18 October, making those last-minute festive top-ups that little bit easier.
Laura Ramsell, Tesco Online Customer Director
For spontaneous social occasions or forgotten ingredients from the big shop, Tesco’s rapid delivery service Whoosh now serves three-quarters of the UK – helping more customers than ever stay on top things. Whether it’s another bottle of fizz, extra picky bits, or those all-important roast potatoes, Whoosh ensures no festive moment is missed.
Whoosh is available via the Tesco app and website, with thousands of everyday essentials ready to be delivered in as little as 60 minutes.
