Major chains and supermarkets such as Waitrose, Home Bargains and B&Q have recognised the need for staff to take a well-earned break and enjoy time with their family this Boxing Day. Therefore, consumer's looking to grab a deal in the Boxing Day sales will want to know which retailers are shutting to avoid leaving empty handed.
From discount grocery stores like Aldi and Lidl to fashion and homeware stores such as Next and John Lewis, check out our photo gallery below to find out which shops are going to be closed this Boxing Day.
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1. Next
Next will close all of its stores on Boxing Day, which will mean that its annual Boxing Day sale will start a day later, on Tuesday 27 December. | Ian West Photo: Ian West

2. Waitrose
Waitrose is following its sister store John Lewis and closing for Boxing Day | Getty Images

3. Poundland
Poundland is closing its shops on Boxing Day to reward its staff a well-earned break | AFP via Getty Images

4. Marks & Spencer
M&S has confirmed all 400 stores will stay closed on Boxing Day to give staff a day off | Getty Images