16 shops and retail chains that won’t be open on Boxing Day

To reward their hard-working staff, some of the UK’s biggest retailers will be staying closed on Boxing Day.

This last year has been another challenging one and, in recognition of the hard work of their staff as the coronavirus pandemic continues, some retailers have decided they won’t open their shops on Boxing Day.

Some retailers won’t be opening any stores at all UK-wide, while others will still be opening stores in some locations.

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5. Argos

Argos, which is owned by Sainsbury’s, will also keep all of its stores closed on December 26. | Shutterstock

6. Habitat

Another store owned by Sainsbury’s, Habitat, will also close all of its stores on Boxing Day too. | Shutterstock

7. Aldi

Aldi has closed its doors on Boxing Day since the supermarket brand arrived in the UK 30 years ago. | Shutterstock

8. Iceland

Iceland confirmed in September that all of its shops will be closed on December 26. | Shutterstock

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Boxing Day shopping: 16 major retail chains and supermarkets that won’t be open on Boxing Day

To reward their hard-working staff, some of the UK’s biggest retailers will be staying closed on Boxing Day.

5. Argos

6. Habitat

7. Aldi

8. Iceland

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