Supermarkets and shops in Scotland closed for Boxing Day 2023 – full list so far

Boxing Day is usually another busy day for many retailers and supermarkets during the holidays, but that has changed over the past few years.

Before the pandemic, the majority of stores would only remain closed on the big day itself, December 25. Doors would then reopen on Boxing Day, which was once a prime shopping day for any deals and discounts.

However, many retailers have been changing up their festive opening hours over the past few years, with many confirming that they will be remaining closed on December 26 to give staff a much-needed break.

For many major stores, this will be their fourth consecutive year remaining closed on what used to be a prime shopping day, after they made the decision during the first coronavirus lockdown back in 2020.

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

The budget supermarket chain has once again confirmed that it will be remaining closed on Boxing Day this year.

The news was announced earlier in November, with the budget grocer explaining that it was staying closed for an extra day to thank colleagues for their hard work, and to give them extra time with their loved ones.

Aldi has closed all its stores nationwide on Boxing Day since 2020.

Check your local Aldi opening hours over the Christmas period.

Iceland

Iceland and the Food Warehouse has confirmed that it will be closing all of its stores for two days this year, keeping in line with last year.

The frozen foods giant, which operates more than 1,000 stores across the UK, have also made the decision to allow staff members a well-earned break during the holidays.

Check your local Iceland and the Food Warehouse opening hours during the Christmas period.

Waitrose

Waitrose will be remaining closed on Christmas and Boxing Day this year, with the exception of those in Welcome Break service stations and Shell forecourts.

The premium UK supermarket has said that a few smaller stores may remain open on Boxing Day, but a look online suggests all Scottish branches will remain closed.

Check your local Waitrose Christmas opening hours.

M&S

Marks and Spencer stores across the country will also remain closed this year on Boxing Day.

Stores across the country will reopen on December 27 from around 8am-10pm, although this does depend on your location.

Check your local M&S Christmas opening hours.

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The Range and Wilko

The Range and Wilko were the latest retailers to confirm that they would be remaining closed on Boxing Day this year.

CDS Superstores International, the owner of the two retailers, has confirmed that all 200+ stores would remain closed after an “incredible growth year” that saw the Range buy over the Wilko brand.

Most stores will be operating at extended hours up until the December 25.

Check your local The Range and Wilko Christmas 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.

Check your local Poundland’s opening times.

Home Bargains

Back in September, Home Bargains confirmed that it would be remaining closed Boxing Day and New Years Day this year.

Writing on X, the retailer wrote: “CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT. All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day & New Years Day. We would like to thank all our staff for how hard you have worked this past year, and want you to relax and enjoy the Christmas break with your loved ones. Love from team HB.”

Check your local Home Bargains store opening times.

Wickes

The home improvement retailer has recently confirmed it will be closed for three days this year – Christmas Eve, Christmas and Boxing Day.

Wickes has said that it has made the decision to keep up with the move to “enable colleagues to enjoy a well-earned break and spend quality time with loved ones.”

David Wood, Chief Executive Officer at Wickes said: “Here at Wickes our Christmas closures have become a way to thank all our colleagues for their tremendous service throughout the year, showing them that all of their hard work definitely doesn’t go unnoticed and is hugely appreciated.”

Check your local Wickes Christmas opening hours.

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