The shops closing on Boxing Day 2023 including Aldi, John Lewis, Next and others

With Christmas Day over many like to set their alarms nice on early the following morning to hit the Boxing Day sales. Instead of sleeping a festive hangover, shopping centres and high streets across the country fill up with people looking for a post-festive bargain.

However, while many retailers take advantage of the December 26 rush some decide to reduce their hours - especially supermarkets.

There are others that close completely to give staff an extended break over the Christmas period. However while there are some stores closed, most of the big name supermarkets will be opening their doors.

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Retailers such as IKEA, B&Q, Argos and B&M will also be open as well as the Trafford Centre and Manchester's Arndale.

Here's a round-up of the shops keeping their doors shut this Boxing Day including supermarkets Aldi and Lidl.

Aldi will be closed on Christmas Day and then again on Boxing Day, in line with previous years. 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.” The supermarket will also be closing its doors for New Year's Day this year too.

You can check the times for your nearest store here.

Lidl will also remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year. The supermarket will also be shutting its stores on New Year's Day.

Another store that will