Boxing Day is usually a big time for retailers, but quite a few have made the decision to keep their doors closed this year to allow staff members time to spend with their loved ones.
Usually, many stores will remain closed on the big day itself, December 25, before reopening to the public for post-Christmas shopping the following day.
However, many retailers have changed up their festive opening hours, with many confirming that they will be remaining closed on December 26.
For many major stores, this will be the third consecutive year that their doors will have remained closed on Boxing Day after making the same decision in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic.
To help you plan your post-Christmas shopping, we have a full list of all the confirmed supermarkets and shops that will be closed on December 26 across Scotland to make sure you are well prepared.
Aldi
Aldi announced that it will be closed for two days over the festive period - Christmas and Boxing Day - as a thank you to its staff members.
The majority of stores that will open at reduced hours from 8am - 8pm from December 27.
Check your local Aldi's opening hours.
Iceland
Iceland has confirmed that all stores across the country will be closed on Boxing Day this year to give its staff a well-deserved break.
The supermarket's boss, Richard Walker, 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."
Check your local Iceland and Food Warehouse opening hours.
Waitrose
The premium supermarket chain has confirmed that it will be closing its doors to all branches across the country on Christmas and Boxing Day this year.
Waitrose's website reads: "On Christmas Day and Boxing Day, our stores will be closed with the exception of those in Welcome Break motorway service stations and Shell forecourts – some of which will be open 24 hours."
Check your local Waitrose opening hours.
M&S
M&S stores will remain closed on both Christmas and Boxing Day this year to allow staff to spend time with family and friends.
Stores opening hours will return to normal from 9am-10pm from December 27.
Check your local M&S opening hours.
Poundland
Pound has confirmed that it will be remaining closed on Boxing Day for the third year in a row.
The budget store will also be closed on New Year as a thank you to all staff members this year.
Check your local Poundland's opening times.
Home Bargains
Home Bargains stores across Scotland will be closing earlier on Christmas Eve this year, with the majority closing at 5pm.
All stores will them remain closed on both Christmas and Boxing Day.
Check your local Home Bargains store opening times.
B&Q
All B&Q stores across Scotland will be remaining closed on December 26 this year.
Stores will reopen on December 27 from 7am - 8pm.
Check your local B&Q opening hours.
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