Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday, 26 December 2026.
That's in 90 days.
Typically closed: Aldi, Home Bargains, Post Office.
Many locations open with holiday hours: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda.
Other stores vary by nation and location. See the full list below.
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Boxing Day is a bank holiday and a traditional start to the sales, but a growing number of retailers now close to give staff a longer break. Tesco and Asda open with reduced hours, while Aldi, most Lidl stores and several other chains stay closed.
Is it open on Boxing Day? Store by Store
| Store |
Boxing Day 2026 |
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| Tesco |
Open - Holiday Hours |
Extra and Superstores usually open around 9am to 6pm; most Express stores open. Find a store › |
| Sainsbury's |
Open - Holiday Hours |
Many stores open with reduced hours, varying by branch. Find a store › |
| Asda |
Open - Holiday Hours |
Stores usually open around 9am to 6pm. Find a store › |
| Morrisons |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Aldi |
Closed |
Aldi stores are closed on Boxing Day. Find a store › |
| Lidl |
Varies by Location |
Most stores outside London and Wales are closed; stores in Northern Ireland are closed. Find a store › |
| Waitrose |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Co-op Food |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Iceland |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Marks & Spencer |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Boots |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Superdrug |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Argos |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| B&M |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Home Bargains |
Closed |
Home Bargains has closed its stores on Boxing Day as part of a three-day Christmas break. Find a store › |
| Primark |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Next |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| John Lewis |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| IKEA |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Currys |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| B&Q |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Greggs |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Costa Coffee |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Starbucks |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| McDonald's |
Varies by Location |
Some stores open for Boxing Day sales, others close. Check your local store. Find a store › |
| Post Office |
Closed |
Most branches are closed and there is no Royal Mail delivery. Find a store › |
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.
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Boxing Day Store Rules by Nation
Tesco and Asda usually open with reduced hours.
Aldi is closed, and most Lidl stores outside London and Wales are closed; Lidl stores in Northern Ireland are closed.
Several non-food retailers have closed on Boxing Day in recent years, so check before you travel.
If a fixed-date bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute bank holiday is usually given on the following weekday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Boxing Day 2026 in the UK?
Boxing Day 2026 in the UK falls on Saturday, 26 December 2026.
Is Tesco open on Boxing Day?
Yes. Tesco Extra and Superstores usually open with reduced hours on Boxing Day, and most Express stores open.
Is Aldi open on Boxing Day?
No. Aldi stores are closed on Boxing Day.
Is Lidl open on Boxing Day?
Most Lidl stores outside London and Wales are closed on Boxing Day, and stores in Northern Ireland are closed.
Other Upcoming Holidays in the UK
Holiday hours are provided as a general guide and can change without notice. Store Locator Tool is not affiliated with the retailers listed. Please confirm hours with your local store before visiting.
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