All the stores staying closed on Boxing Day including Aldi and Home Bargains

With Christmas just around the corner, a number stores have confirmed whether they will be opening or staying closed for Boxing Day this festive season.

Following a tough few years, many businesses have made the decision to remain closed this Boxing Day to give their staff the day off.

With Christmas now just six weeks away, many shops have already announced their Christmas hours, giving staff and shoppers good notice to let people know that they have decided to remain closed for the bank holiday.

Most businesses, including supermarkets and retailers, close their doors on Christmas Day (December 25th) but reopen on Boxing Day (December 26th) to offer many items at discounted prices in huge store sales.

Confirming their opening times over the festive period, a number of supermarkets and retailers have said they will be staying closed for Boxing Day as well as Christmas Day.

Employers have chosen to give their staff a break from the busy hectic period so that they can spend some time with loved ones and enjoy a much needed rest.

Below is a list of stores which have confirmed they will be closed on Boxing Day, to avoid disappointment for shoppers.

Home Bargains

Home Bargains will stay closed on Boxing Day to give its staff a ‘relaxing break’.

A spokesperson for the brand said: “All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day & New Years Day.

“We would like to thank all our staff for how hard you have worked this past year, and want you to relax and enjoy the Christmas break with your loved ones. Love from team HB.”

Iceland

Iceland has confirmed that all 1,000 of its stores (including Food Warehouses) will remain closed on Boxing Day.

The supermarket also did the same last year.

Richard Walker, Managing Director, said: “We’ll be closing all our Iceland and Food Warehouse stores on Boxing Day, to give our colleagues a well-earned rest with their friends & families.”

Aldi

Aldi has confirmed that all of its stores will remain closed on Boxing Day as per usual, in a bid to thank its staff for all their hard work over the festive season.

The budget supermarket will reopen on December 27th so that households can shop for their essentials once again.

Richard Thornton, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “We recognise that Christmas is an important time for many of our colleagues, and keeping our stores closed on Boxing Day gives them more time to spend with their families.

“Customers will have plenty to look forward to in the run-up to Christmas, with more of Aldi’s brand-new Christmas ranges arriving in stores over the next few weeks.”

Poundland

Poundland will also be shutting its doors for Boxing Day in order to thank staff members for all their hard work and give them a well-deserved break so they can spend some time with family and friends.

Simon Wells, People Director for the chain, said: “We really appreciate how hard our colleagues work during the year and closing the stores on these additional days over Christmas and New Year is our way of saying thank you to them – not least because this quarter has been especially busy with new store openings.

“Their efforts are appreciated and we hope they enjoy a well-earned break with family and friends over the festive period.”