After a pretty lengthy build up, Christmas Day is usually over quite quickly.
And for lots of people that means it's time to start thinking about hitting the shops - either to restock the cupboards or brave the sales.
But before you just head out, it's worth checking to see which outlets and supermarkets are actually open because a number of the big shops will remain closed.
Here are the shops that stay closed, and the one that have reduced hours, on Boxing Day.
These stores will be closed:
John Lewis
The department store is closed on Boxing Day every year.
However you can still shop the sales online due to its early launch this year - the huge clearance sale will start at 5pm, Sunday December 24.
Home Bargains
Bosses at the budget retailer were keen to stay closed on Boxing Day for two reasons.
Firstly, they say they wanted to extend festive cheer to staff.
And secondly, according to the Mirror , there are also fears that the traditional post-Christmas sales are coming to an end.
Waitrose
The supermarket will be closed on December 26.
Larger stores will be open again on Thursday, December 27 but customers are advised to check the store finder for more information on local stores.
Check your local store here , for more details.
Aldi
Chances are you won't be able to refill your cupboards on the cheap this Boxing Day - Aldi will be closed.
The discount retailer won't be opening on Boxing Day, instead reopening on Thursday, December 27.
Check your local store here for more details.
Lidl
And just like Aldi, Lidl will also be closed on December 26, so you might want to stock up on their cut-price prosecco before the big day.
The stores reopen on Thursday, December 27 from 8am-8pm.
Check your local store here , for more details.
Boots
The pharmacy and retailer will be closed on Boxing Day, along with New Year's Day.
You can check your local store here , for more details.
M&S Clothing
The clothes arm of the big-name retailer won't be opening on Boxing Day. But you can check your local store here , for more details.
These stores will be running reduced hours:
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's will open on Boxing Day, but on shorter hours.
They'll be opening the stores from 10.30am-4.30pm on December 26.
Check your local store here , for more details.
Iceland
Iceland will have reduced hours on Boxing Day - along with New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Check your local store here , for more details.
