Access to Ocado's coveted December delivery slots is staggered, with Smart Pass holders only able to book once they've received an invitation email.
Here, we round up what we know so far about when you'll be able to book a festive delivery with your supermarket.
Which supermarkets have opened their Christmas delivery slots?
Smart Pass customers will get an email or SMS the day before they can book their Christmas delivery. Some customers have been emailed to say they'll be notified this week.
Slots booked for between 20-24 December will have a punchy minimum spend of £90.
Non-Smart Pass customers will have to wait for the general release, but slots sell out extremely quickly so you'll have to act fast if you want to snap one up.
'Anytime' Smart Pass customers will also get free delivery this year. To qualify, you need to sign up by 30 November to get a voucher which entitles you to up to £9.99 delivery charges.
Find out more:What about the other supermarkets?
We’ve contacted all the major supermarkets to find out when their Christmas delivery slots will be available to book, but many have remained tight-lipped. Here’s what we found out.
Morrisons
Wednesday 18 OctoberSainsbury's
Monday 16 October23 October20 NovemberTesco
Tuesday 7 November at 6amTuesday 21 November at 6amAsda
OctoberIceland and Waitrose
Find out more:Should you pay for a delivery pass?
If you regularly have your groceries delivered, it can work out cheaper to buy a delivery pass than to pay for deliveries each time you shop.
Some of these passes also give you priority booking for Christmas delivery slots.
undefinedFind out moreWill your Christmas shop cost more this year?
Soaring food prices mean it's likely you'll pay more for your festive favourites this year.
In August, supermarket food cost on average 12.5% more than it did a year earlier. This was the lowest inflation figure we've recorded since September 2022 and considerably down on the high of 17.2% recorded earlier this year.
However, this still means prices are rising at an alarming rate. ONS figures for August show food has overtaken household bills as the biggest contributor to overall inflation.
Do you want to see your supermarket take action to support you through the cost of living crisis?Four ways to save money on your Christmas shop
Here’s our advice on how to save cash this festive season.
1. Shop at the cheapest supermarket
Of course some supermarkets are cheaper than others - but the difference can be astonishing, especially when you do a big shop.
Each month we compare the UK's biggest grocers to reveal the cheapest. Discounters Aldi and Lidl are unfailingly the winners, but if you prefer the range of a bigger store and the convenience of online deliveries, Asda is a good bet.
Find out more2. Make the most of loyalty schemes
Most supermarkets offer loyalty schemes and many include lower prices for members on selected items.
They usually also allow you to collect points when you shop, which can then be converted into money-off vouchers. Tesco Clubcard vouchers double in value when you spend them with its reward partners, and Nectar points can also be used with around 300 other companies.
Find out more:3. Check out Christmas saver schemes
Many supermarkets have Christmas saver schemes that allow you to save throughout the year when you do your weekly shopping, and be rewarded with a bonus to spend during the festive season.
Asda, Co-up, Iceland, Sainsbury’s and Tesco all have schemes with bonuses ranging from 4-6%.
Find out more4. Get cashback on your spending
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