Full list of shops that have already announced they’ll close on Boxing Day to give staff a break
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THOUSANDS of workers at major retail stores will take a well-deserved break this Christmas as big brands announce closures. Some high street favourites and supermarkets have confirmed they will pull down the shutters on Boxing Day so staff don't miss out on family time.
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Almost all stores close up on Christmas Day but, traditionally, shoppers head out on Boxing Day to cash in on cut-price goods. However, in recent years, more and more retailers have decided to stay closed on December 26, delaying customers' shopping sprees by another day.
Boxing Day is a bank holiday which means opening hours are already reduced. Some stores may also close early on Christmas Eve and other days around the festive period so it's worth double checking opening times in advance to avoid a wasted trip out. Check your local branch opening hours on the store's website.
Below are the stores that have confirmed closures on Boxing Day... The discounter has said it will close on Boxing Day, as well as Christmas Day. Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi UK, said: "Christmas is such a special period for many of our colleagues, and by keeping our stores closed on Boxing Day, Aldi gives them more time to spend with their loved ones.
"Customers will have plenty to look forward to in the run-up to Christmas, with exciting Christmas ranges hitting shelves in time for the festive season.". It's not the first time Aldi has closed on Boxing Day - the discounter has been doing so for the past few years.
