Discount supermarket to close all 1,000 shops on Boxing Day as a thank you to staff

A MAJOR discount supermarket with more than 1,000 branches will close all stores on Boxing Day this year.

Aldi will be pulling down the shutters on all of its shops so its staff can spend more time with their families.

2K9PEGD Aldi store sign Drumchapel Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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2K9PEGD Aldi store sign Drumchapel Glasgow, Scotland, UK

The discounter will close on Boxing Day, a day which tends to be pretty busy for shoppers,

This is on top of being shut on Christmas Day, as it is every year.

Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi UK, said: "Christmas is such a special period for many of our colleagues, and by keeping our stores closed on Boxing Day, Aldi gives them more time to spend with their loved ones. 

"Customers will have plenty to look forward to in the run-up to Christmas, with exciting Christmas ranges hitting shelves in time for the festive season."

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Aldi has been closed its doors on Boxing Day for the past few years.

It comes after bargain retailers Home Bargains, John Lewis and Waitrose announced that they would also be shutting their doors on Boxing Day.

Almost all stores across the UK shut on Christmas Day, but there are also a handful of retailers that won't open on Boxing Day either.

Most of us will slowly return to usual working hours over the following week, and so will UK shops and supermarkets.

But then the New Year hits and shops will likely change their hours again.

This means customers will need to plan their shopping trips carefully from Boxing Day to New Year's Day.

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Last year though dozens of chains across the country made the decicison to adjust their opening hours to give their workers a well-earned break.

AldiIcelandJohn Lewis, and Poundland all pulled down their shutters on Boxing Day.

While other opted to operate with reduced hours instead, these included Sainsbury'sPrimarkMorrisons and Tesco.

We'll keep you updated on the major chains' plans for this year as they're announced.

Opening hours can vary from branch to branch, so as we get closer to Christmas make sure to check your local store times before you make the trip.

Most big retailers will have their opening times listed on their websites nearer the time.

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