Honestly, the fact that a massive chain like Morrisons shuts down for Christmas is kind of wholesome. It means thousands of people get to wake up late, open presents, and eat too much chocolate.
Compare it to, say, a 24-hour petrol station. Those places are like goblins that never sleep. Morrisons is more like a friendly dragon that takes a nap on the 25th.
It’s also a relief, right? No pressure to be “on” as a shopper. You can just be at home, in your onesie, doing nothing.
Imagine the chaos if they were open. Families would drag kids out for “one quick shop.” It would feel wrong, like watching a horror movie on Christmas morning.
Martin Brookes Oakham: Christmas at Morrisons Supermarket Melton Mowbray
What about Boxing Day though?
Ah, now that’s a different story. Once the big day is over, Morrisons wakes up again. Most stores open on Boxing Day, but often with shorter hours.
You can usually roll in around 9am or 10am to buy leftover supplies and a massive tub of Quality Street. It’s the official “day after” recovery mission.
Check your local store’s hours online before you go, because they’re playful with timings. Some close early, like a party that ends at 5pm.
Here’s a fun comparison. Christmas Eve at Morrisons is like the final level of a video game. Crowds, trolley dodging, and finding the last bag of sprouts.
Christmas Day itself? It’s the pause screen. Nobody is playing. Just silence and turkey leftovers.
