September 29th 2024.
Attention shoppers! It has been confirmed that major retail stores, including Makor retailers, will be closed on Boxing Day. This decision has been made so that their hard-working staff can have a well-deserved break and spend quality time with their loved ones. While most shops are already closed on Christmas Day, many retailers have also chosen to remain closed on December 26th in recent years.
As many of you know, Boxing Day is a Bank Holiday, which means that opening hours are already reduced. Traditionally, this day also marks the beginning of the highly-anticipated post-Christmas sales, where eager shoppers flock to snag some great deals. It's worth noting that some stores may also close early on Christmas Eve and other days during the festive period, so be sure to double-check their opening hours.
Wondering which stores will be closed on Boxing Day? Well, here's the list of retailers that have announced their closure for that day. In recent years, more and more retailers have chosen to remain closed on Boxing Day in order to allow their staff to spend precious time with their families. This includes John Lewis and Waitrose, as well as Aldi, The Range, Wilko, Homebase, and Home Bargains.
For those who love shopping at John Lewis and Waitrose, you might have to plan your shopping trips accordingly as the majority of Waitrose supermarkets and all standalone John Lewis stores will be shut on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The John Lewis Partnership, which runs both brands, has confirmed that over 300 Waitrose branches and 33 John Lewis sites will be closed. However, a few Waitrose shops attached to petrol stations will remain open, and only John Lewis shops within the Trafford and Stratford shopping centres will be open. This is not the first time that John Lewis and Waitrose have closed on Boxing Day, as they were also closed last year.
Aldi, known for its affordable prices, has also decided to close its stores on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day. According to Richard Thornton, the communications director at Aldi UK, this is to allow their colleagues to enjoy the festive period with their families. However, customers can still look forward to exciting Christmas ranges hitting the shelves in the run-up to Christmas. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Aldi has remained closed on Boxing Day.
The Range and Wilko, both owned by CDS Stores, have also announced the closure of all branches at both brands on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. This has been the case for these two retailers for the past year as well. Homebase, another popular retailer, has also confirmed that it will shut all its stores on December 26th. With 142 stores across the UK, this decision will surely give their staff some well-deserved rest. Last year, DIY giants Wickes, Screwfix, M&S, and Lidl also closed on Boxing Day.
Home Bargains, with over 600 branches across the UK, has also announced that all their stores will remain closed on Boxing Day. In addition, they will also close earlier on Christmas Eve, with trading finishing at 5pm. A spokesperson for Home Bargains stated that they understand the hard work put in by their colleagues throughout the year and as a family-run business, they recognize the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. Therefore, they have decided to support their valued store teams by giving them extended time off around Christmas and New Year. Home Bargains has been closed on Boxing Day for the past four years.
It's not just these retailers who will be closed on Boxing Day. In the coming weeks, we can expect more stores to make similar announcements. For instance, Poundland, which currently operates over 850 shops in the UK, also remained closed on Boxing Day last year. It's always a good idea to follow your favorite retailers on social media as they often publicize their festive opening hours on Twitter and Facebook.
So there you have it, shoppers! Make sure to plan your shopping trips accordingly as many retailers have decided to remain closed on Boxing Day in order to give their staff a chance to relax and enjoy the holidays with their loved ones. Happy shopping and happy holidays!
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