Morrisons Shocks Shoppers with Boxing Day Closure!
The festive season just got a whole lot merrier for Morrisons staff. On Tuesday, the supermarket giant dropped a bombshell: all stores will close on Boxing Day. That means over 110,000 employees will enjoy an extra day off this Christmas.
Boxing Day Shutdown: A Rare Treat for Staff
It’s a major break from recent years. While some rivals switched off back in 2020, big players like Tesco and Sainsbury’s stayed open, much to the dismay of many workers. Now Morrisons is leading the way in putting its people first.
Will Other Supermarkets Follow?
The big question on everyone’s lips is whether Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and others will follow Morrisons’ lead and shut their doors on Boxing Day. This move could signal a welcome return to the days when shops closed for extended festive breaks.
Morrisons Speaks Out
“We know everyone at Morrisons has worked incredibly hard over the last 18 months and continues to do so… as together we’ve responded to the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic,” said a spokesperson.
“We’ve been listening hard to colleagues about how best to say thank you, and are pleased to confirm that this year we’ll take the exceptional step of closing all our supermarkets on Boxing Day, so as many of our key workers as possible can enjoy a two day weekend break with family, friends and other loved ones.”
This Christmas, Morrisons puts its staff top of the list – and shoppers may see less Boxing Day bustle than usual. Could this be the start of a new festive tradition?
