Boxing Day 2020 opening times for Boots, Next, Currys and IKEA

With new Tier 4 restrictions in place across the UK many non essential stores will be closed on Boxing Day.

Shoppers are tipped to spend £1bn today as high street chains launch Boxing Day sales early.  Retailer opening times will vary depending on location, with many stores in England and Wales only open for click and collect.

Essential retailer Boots will be open across the UK, while non-essential stores like Argos, Currys and Next in some areas will be shut.

If you are planning to shop Boxing Day sales in store, you should double check opening times beforehand - or check out our guide below.

Boxing Day 2020 opening times for Boots, Next, Currys and IKEA

Boots

EDITORIAL USE ONLY General view at Boots in Oxford Street as the high street re-opens after lockdown, and Boots announces that it is extending opening hours in over 300 stores across the UK to help customers shop safely, London. PA Photo. Picture date: Wednesday December 2, 2020. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire (Matt Crossick/PA Wire)

Boots stores remain open for essentials only. However, shoppers can still pick up non-essential items and sale deals online at Boots.com. The huge end of year sale features up to 50% off beauty, fragrance and electricals

• December 25 - CLOSED
• December 26 - CLOSED
• December 27 - stores are open as normal, but times may vary
• December 28 - stores are open as normal, but times may vary
• December 29 - stores are open as normal, but times may vary
• December 30 - stores are open as normal, but times may vary
• December 31 - stores are open as normal, but times may vary

Argos

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All Argos stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but on Boxing Day both standalone stores and those within Sainsbury's in some regions will be open from 10am to 5pm.

Most stores in England and Wales will only be open for collection of pre-paid online orders, but you can shop all sale deals online.

• December 25 - CLOSED
• December 26 - most stores will be open from 10am to 5pm
• December 27 - stores open normal Sunday trading hours

Next

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Stores in Tier 4 areas are only open for click and collect or online returns. You can find out details for your nearest store at next.co.uk where there is a full list of affected stores.

The Next sale is in full swing online, with up to 50% off items in the seasonal clearance.

• December 25 - CLOSED
• December 26 - some stores will open from 6am, but times may vary depending on location
• December 27 - stores open normal Sunday trading hours

We’ve put the Next store locator here, so you can find your closest along with opening and closing times. Double check your nearest to avoid disappointment.

Currys PC World

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In most parts of England and Wales hundreds of Curry stores are only open for “Zero Contact” order and collect purchases made on Currys.co.uk.

Currys kicked off its end of year sale early, with up to 60% off on top brands like Apple, Sony and Samsung from today. Shoppers can browse all the deals online.

• December 26: Most stores will open from 8am-6pm
• December 27: Normal Sunday trading hours for UK stores
• December 28 - 30 : Most stores open as usual, though times may vary depending on area
• December 31: Most stores open from 8am-6pm

To find your nearest Currys PC World, along with opening and closing time information - click here to visit the store locator.

IKEA

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Along with other non-essential stores IKEA is closed. However the homeware retailer is open for click and collect from all our stores except Belfast. You can check store details by heading to ikea.com.

The retailer has also kicked off its Boxing Day sale online, with limited offers running until 17 January.

• December 26: closed
• December 27: closed
• December 28: closed
• December 29: closed
• December 30: closed
• December 31: closed