Many stores will be closed this Boxing Day, with several major retailers choosing to give their staff a break after the Christmas rush. While online shopping remains an option, establishments like Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Home Bargains, and Poundland will keep their doors shut. However, supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons will operate with reduced hours during the holiday.
On December 26, Primark and Matalan plan to open, while John Lewis will close most of its stores except for the Westfield Stratford City and Manchester Trafford Centre branches. To ensure you don’t miss out, it’s advisable to check the opening hours of any store you plan to visit.
Research by VoucherCodes.co.uk reveals that Brits are projected to spend £3.81 billion on Boxing Day, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous year and the highest spending level since 2021. Sales on Saturday 27th are expected to reach £3.48 billion, up 4.9% from the previous year, before dropping to £1.02 billion on New Year’s Eve.
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