Shoppers flock to the high street every year to bag themselves a Boxing Day sale deal.
Some eager bargain hunters even queue for the shops in the small hours of the morning. While many retailers take advantage of the December 26 rush, there are some stores - mainly supermarkets - which will remain firmly shut.
Boxing Day falls on a Monday this year, but the following day, Tuesday December 27 will also be a substitute bank holiday as Christmas Day this year is on a Sunday. So some retailers and supermarkets might have reduced hours on both days.
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Some shops are opting to give staff a well-earned break by remaining shut on Boxing Day. Aldi and Lidl are just a few of the shops which are doing so this year.
Here's a round-up of the shops keeping their doors shut this Boxing Day.
Aldi
Discount supermarket chain Aldi will be closing on both Boxing Day and New Year's Day. As well as Christmas Day, it usually shuts its doors on Boxing Day to give staff some extra time with family over Christmas.
But most stores will be open again from 8am on Tuesday December 27. In the run-up to New Year's Eve, the majority of Aldi stores will be open from 7am – 10pm Monday to Friday.
You can check the times for your nearest store here.
Lidl
Supermarket Lidl will also be closing on Boxing Day this year. Lidl stores will also be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day over the festive season.
Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer will be shut on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year, to give its staff members a well-earned break with their family and friends.
But the retail giant will open back up from 9am on Tuesday December 27, and you can check here for more information.
Home Bargains
Home Bargains will close all of its UK stores on Boxing Day and New Year's Day. The variety discount retailer announced it would close shops at the earlier time of 5pm on Christmas Eve too.
This will be the fourth year the store has chosen to keep its doors closed on Boxing Day. The retailer said it wants to give workers more time to spend with family and friends over the Christmas season this year.
Most stores will be open from 9am on Tuesday December 27 and you can check your local opening times here.
Iceland
Iceland has confirmed that all stores across the country will be closed on Boxing Day. 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."
Most locations will reopen from 9am on Tuesday December 27 and you can check your local Iceland and Food Warehouse opening times here.
Poundland
For the third year in a row, Poundland will be shutting its doors on Boxing Day. Stores will also be closed on New Year as a thank you to all staff members this year.
For more information, you can check your local store's opening times here.
Pets at Home
The pet store chain will be closed on Boxing Day for the third year in a row. The retail stores and grooming services will be shut on December 26, as the company said it wanted to recognise the hard work of its colleagues throughout the year.
It'll reopen with reduced Bank Holiday hours on December 27. Check your local store's opening times for more information
Wickes
Home improvement retailer Wickes will be shut for three days over the festive period; Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Most stores will be open again from 7am on Tuesday December 27.
On New Year's Day, Wickes will be closed in Scotland stores will be closed, but open in England and Wales until 4pm. Check your local store's opening hours here.
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