All the stores closed on Boxing DayGV of INTU Trafford Centre.Everything you need to know about shopping at the Trafford Centre over Christmas(Image: ABNM Photography)

December 26 is a very important day for anyone across the UK who loves to shop – and more importantly loves a bargain. As we inch closer to the annual Boxing Day sales, we have put together a guide of the opening times and specific store information for the Trafford Centre.

The Trafford Centre has well and truly gotten into the festive spirit this year with an ice-rink open until January 4, Santa’s Grotto open until Christmas Eve, and a Christmas Fair open until January 4. As well as sharing Boxing Day information, we have shared the opening times for the period around Christmas.

For those last-minute gift buyers, the Trafford Centre will remain open until 11pm on December 18 and 19 (Thursday and Friday), to allow for people to get there after work. On December 22 and 23 (Monday and Tuesday), the Trafford Centre also offers extended opening hours until 11pm. The shopping centre will be open on Christmas Eve (December 24) with reduced hours of 9am until 5pm.

GV of the new M&S at the Trafford Centre that's replacing what was once Debenhams,The Trafford Centre will be open from 8am until 8pm on Boxing Day(Image: Manchester Evening News)

Like most stores across the UK, the Trafford Centre will be completely shut on Christmas Day (December 25). And then in the period between Christmas and New Year, the ones where nobody knows what day it is, the Trafford centre will be open with varied hours.

For those brave enough to face the Boxing Day sales, the Trafford Centre will be open from 8am until 8pm on December 26, 10am until 9pm on December 29, and 10am until 10pm on December 29 and 20.

To avoid getting caught out this Christmas, here are the full Trafford Centre opening times from December 18 until January 1, as well as a list of all the stores that are closed on Boxing Day.

Full list of Trafford Centre stores closed on Boxing Day

  • Vision Express
  • Next
  • M&S
  • Victoria’s Secret
  • Mamas & Papas
  • Kuoni
  • Virgin Holidays
  • Reeds Alterations
  • Thomas Sabo
  • Laser Quest
  • Timepiece
  • Bath & Body Works

Trafford Centre opening times at ChristmasGV of the new M&S at the Trafford Centre that's replacing what was once Debenhams,Some shops will remain closed on Boxing Day at the Trafford Centre(Image: Manchester Evening News)

  • 18 and 19 December: 10am – 11pm
  • 20 December: 10am – 10pm
  • 21 December: 12pm – 6pm
  • 22 and 23 December: 10am – 11pm
  • 24 December: 9am – 5pm
  • 25 December: Closed
  • 26 December: 8am – 8pm
  • 27 December: 10am – 9pm
  • 28 December: 12pm – 6pm
  • 29 and 30 December: 10am – 10pm
  • 31 December: 9am – 5pm
  • 1 January: 12pm – 6pm