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Sainsbury's says it will keep all its stores shut this Boxing Day.

The UK's second largest supermarket says it will keep all of its supermarket, convenience stores and petrol stations shut as a "massive thank you to all our colleagues for everything they have done during the last challenging year".

Argos and Habitat stores will also remain shut for the day.

Sainsbury's is following in the footsteps of fellow grocers Morrisons, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer, who previously announced their intention to keep stores shut on 26 December.

"Christmas is a really special time for so many, but because of lockdown restrictions last year, lots of us weren't able to celebrate in the way we wanted," says Simon Roberts, chief executive of Sainsbury's.

He adds: "I want to thank our customers in advance for their understanding, which will mean as many of our team as possible can have a well-deserved break to spend time with loved ones."

Paddy Lillis, general secretary of the Usdaw trade union, welcomes the move.

"The pandemic showed just how important shopworkers are to our society and communities, as they stepped up and kept essential services running throughout.

"Key workers have done so much this year and we don't think it is too much to ask to give them the longest possible break over the festive season."