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Ocado Christmas Slots Released

59 replies

Justcallmedaffodil · 23/09/2025 12:04

Was browsing for this week’s shopping and noticed the Christmas slots were available, so not sure if they were released today or before. We have a Smart Pass so not sure if the slots are available generally yet or only to pass holders.

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 23/09/2025 12:07

Not available for me, I dont have a smart pass x

24Dogcuddler · 23/09/2025 12:24

Got my email yesterday saying Christmas slots would be available for me today. Did my shop first thing.
I have a Smart Pass. Last year there was a delivery charge even with a pass but there was a voucher for free delivery.

SummerFrog25 · 23/09/2025 12:27

That's mad, it's still September!!

HollyBollyBooBoo · 23/09/2025 12:31

I got a slot this morning and don’t have a smart pass

24Dogcuddler · 23/09/2025 12:38

I know very early but once sorted one less worry.

Noagency · 23/09/2025 13:22

Sorted but £10 for a 23rd Dec slot!

TeddySchnauzer · 23/09/2025 14:56

I have an anytime smart pass but not available for me! I wonder if it’s certain areas first as I’d expect to have been amongst those who got earliest access

IDareSay · 23/09/2025 15:24

TeddySchnauzer · 23/09/2025 14:56

I have an anytime smart pass but not available for me! I wonder if it’s certain areas first as I’d expect to have been amongst those who got earliest access

Same here. I know they usually roll them out by area, but I am impatient to book!

Marinel · 23/09/2025 16:30

I have a Smartpass but haven't had an email yet. But I was editing this week's order earlier today and a noticed the Christmas slots were showing as available, so booked one.

IDareSay · 23/09/2025 16:37

Serious FOMO here! Still no email and no December slots showing 😦

I know they will open eventually but I want to book now! <Stamps feet> 😄

Mrsmunchofmunchington · 23/09/2025 16:38

I have a smart pass and can’t book yet.
Had an email last wednesday saying I will shortly get a text or another email telling me slots are open.
I love ocado. Head and shoulders above the other online grocers.

LegoPicnic · 23/09/2025 16:41

Not open for me yet and I also have an anytime smart pass.

Fairyvocals · 23/09/2025 16:45

No smart pass and I’ve just booked one.

MumEstera · 23/09/2025 16:48

Not sure if I'll bother with Ocado this year. Haven’tt been a fan since they switched to the M&S range.. I really miss Waitrose! I’mm running out of ideas of what to order from the M&S stuff, it just doesn't feel the same.

JLbaby · 23/09/2025 16:53

@Noagency if you have a smart pass the delivery fee is waived if you spend £90 or more.

namechange0998776554799000 · 23/09/2025 17:35

Fairyvocals · 23/09/2025 16:45

No smart pass and I’ve just booked one.

Really, how did you see December slots? Mine only go up to October. I was planning to get a Smart Pass to get early access to the slots but missed the cutoff which was 1st September. I didn't think there'd be any chance of getting a slot without one?

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 23/09/2025 17:39

Booked mine for 23rd!

Hayley1256 · 23/09/2025 17:40

MumEstera · 23/09/2025 16:48

Not sure if I'll bother with Ocado this year. Haven’tt been a fan since they switched to the M&S range.. I really miss Waitrose! I’mm running out of ideas of what to order from the M&S stuff, it just doesn't feel the same.

Waitrose do a good delivery service too

Cheerfulcharlie · 23/09/2025 17:41

Thanks so much for posting this. I missed the email yesterday so very grateful I managed to get a slot!

SeptemberNCing · 23/09/2025 17:42

Also have a smart pass, do a couple of deliveries a week so a regular customer, yet no email or slots for me!

WonderfulSmith · 23/09/2025 17:44

Nothing for me. I wonder if different depots get released at different times.

WonderfulSmith · 23/09/2025 17:47

I’ve just checked and I had a email saying they would be open this week.

Noagency · 23/09/2025 17:58

JLbaby · 23/09/2025 16:53

@Noagency if you have a smart pass the delivery fee is waived if you spend £90 or more.

Thanks! That will be easy!

Fairyvocals · 23/09/2025 18:07

namechange0998776554799000 · 23/09/2025 17:35

Really, how did you see December slots? Mine only go up to October. I was planning to get a Smart Pass to get early access to the slots but missed the cutoff which was 1st September. I didn't think there'd be any chance of getting a slot without one?

I got an email saying the slots were opening up today. And there was a Christmas slots available banner on the app home page. I think it must depend where you live.

SugarCookieMonster · 23/09/2025 22:12

Mine hasn’t opened yet. It’s my first year with a smart pass.

Can someone explain how it works? Is it just a hold on the slot and you add bits closer to the time or can you add all the fresh bits now like M&S?

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