Asda have announced to their employees that all 631 of the supermarket’s stores will be shut on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day with many staff set to receive a Christmas bonus.
“This is of course our busiest time of year,” CEO Roger Burnley told staff.
“But it was important for us to give as many of you as possible the opportunity to spend this time with those loved ones that you may not have not seen for many months so, uniquely for this year, we will not reopen our stores until December 27th.”
Customers looking to pick up some groceries on Christmas Eve should be aware that Asda stores shut at 7pm on the 24th.
Staff contracted to work on Boxing Day will still be paid for the shift.
Another festive bonus for Asda employees is that all eligible hourly-paid staff will be set to receive a 100% bonus.
