Christmas is only a few days away and these shops will not be reopening on December 26.
In just a few days now, Christmas will be officially here, marking the change of supermarkets and shop opening times.
While most stores across the UK usually close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day itself, many shoppers will remember that many used to reopen their doors on Boxing Day for the sales.
However, this has changed over the past few years, with many choosing to remain closed for an extra day to allow staff members a well-earned break to spend with their loved ones after the busy period.
For many major retailers, this will be the fourth consecutive year they have remained closed on December 26, after making the same decision following the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
If you do find that you might need to nip out for some bread or home essentials on Boxing Day, then here is a reminder on all the supermarkets and shops that will be closed this year.
Aldi
Aldi announced that it will be closed for two days over the festive period – Christmas and Boxing Day – as a thank you to its staff members.
The majority of stores that will open at reduced hours from 8am – 8pm from December 27.
Iceland
Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores will remain closed on December 26, which was confirmed by the supermarket’s boss, Richard Walker.
The majority of stores across Scotland will reopen on December 27 from around 9am to 7pm.
M&S
M&S will also be keeping it doors closed this year on Boxing Day, with stores set to reopen on December 27 from normal opening hours, which is around 9am to 10pm.
Waitrose
Waitrose has confirmed that all its stores across Scotland will be closed on December 26.
However, the supermarket has said that those in Welcome Break motorway service stations and Shell forecourts will remain open – with some open for 24 hours.
Home Bargains
The budget retailer confirmed back in September that it would be remaining on two days this year – Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Most stores will reopen on December 27 at reduced hours from around 9am to 6pm.
Similar to Home Bargains, Poundland will also be remaining closed on both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
The Range and Wilko
The Range and Wilko stores will all remain closed this year, though most will operating at extended hours until December 25.
Wickes
The home improvement and garden retailer will be closed for three days this year, Christmas Eve, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Stores will go back to normal operating hours on December 27 from around 7:30am to 7pm.
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