Jollyes is keep all of its stores closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day in 2025-26.
The decision was made “as a thank you to colleagues, recognising their hard work and commitment throughout the year, giving them valuable time to relax and enjoy the festive season with family, friends, and their pets”, said the retailer. The company is also bringing forward its December payroll to December 19 and paying January 2026 salaries a week earlier than usual.
Adam Dury, chief operating officer at Jollyes, said: “It’s the special combination of prices and service from our talented and knowledgeable colleagues that makes shopping at Jollyes special for pet lovers.
“And that’s why we’re delighted to be able to recognise their hard work during 2025 by giving them the festive break they deserve – and a chance to spend quality time with their families – including their own pets.”
In the last 12 months Jollyes has introduced new family-friendly employment benefits including enhanced paid maternity leave of six months, the doubling of paid paternity to four weeks, and fertility leave for two days of each IVF cycle, alongside neonatal leave and baby loss leave.
