Thousands of shops across the country will be closed for two days over Christmas as a thank you to hard-working staff. Traditionally shops reopen on Boxing Day with sales after Christmas, but many will not be doing that this year.
Boxing Day will fall on a Monday this year, but many shops that could reopen have chosen not to - as they did last year, reports The Echo. Many shops have also decided not to open on New Year's Day.
These are the stores we know are closing this year on Boxing Day:
