Feeling like fixing that wobbly shelf from Christmas dinner? B&Q and Homebase are often open, but it’s a risky move. The staff is running on energy drinks and good intentions. I went to Homebase once on Boxing Day for a single lightbulb, and the guy at the till looked at me like I was a ghost. He said, “Mate, you know it’s the 26th, right?” I just held up my lightbulb. He nodded. We understood each other.
Almost 50% drop in footfall for Boxing Day sales across the UK | The
For the pet owners among us: Pets at Home is usually a safe bet. Your dog doesn’t care about bank holidays. He wants his salmon-flavored treats, and he wants them now. And weirdly enough, some gyms like PureGym and David Lloyd stay open—probably for the people who feel guilty about that third helping of pudding. You do you, brave soul.
