We only have just two more days until Christmas, which means it is almost time to eat and be merry with your loved ones – if you aren’t already.
After the festivities, many of us might find that we need to pop to the shops for essentials such as milk, bread, or even for the Boxing Day sales. However, as has been the case for a few years now, it might not be that simple.
With many retailers and supermarkets closing on Christmas Day, it’s worth knowing that not all of them re-open on December 26. Many made the decision to remain shut until December 27 during the first Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and have kept up the tradition.
Even though it’s not all stores that remain closed, it can still be worth knowing exactly what firm’s won’t officially be open for business on the day after Christmas this year so you can plan well ahead of schedule, just in case you need to pop out for a spell.
Which is exactly why we have provided below the full list of supermarkets and retailers remaining closed on December 26 this year, and you can expect them to reopen.
Aldi
All Aldi stores will be remaining closed on December 26. They will reopen as normal from 8am to 8pm on December 27.
Iceland
All Iceland and Food Warehouse stores will be closed on Boxing Day and will reopen from 9am to 8pm on December 27.
Waitrose
The premium chain will be closed once again this year on December 26, although there may be some exceptions at Shell garages.
M&S
Food Halls will be kept closed on Boxing Day before reopening at slightly reduced hours on December 27.
Next
Next will once again be closed on December 26, with the retailer confirming its highly anticipated sale will go live in store from December 27 when stores reopen.
Home Bargains
Home Bargains stores will be kept closed on December 26, with stores reopening at reduced hours on December 27.
John Lewis
John Lewis will reopen after Christmas on December 27, with Glasgow’s store open from 9am to 7pm and Edinburgh’s store open from 9:30am to 6pm.
IKEA
IKEA is one of the few retailers to remain closed on all three days this Christmas. Stores will open back up from normal hours on December 27.
The Range
The Range stores will only reopen to the public on December 27, with normal operating hours from 9am to 8pm resuming.
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