Boxing Day, December 26, has become a major shopping event in the United States, allowing shoppers to enjoy fantastic post-holiday deals.
While often associated with Canada and the United Kingdom, Boxing Day sales in the United States have gained popularity, making it a great opportunity for shoppers to find discounts in various categories.
Boxing Day, held annually on December 26, is one of the biggest shopping events of the year in Australia. Originally, in the UK it was a day for employers to give gifts to their staff, but it has since become an important occasion to get discounts and amazing deals.
The highly anticipated 2024 Boxing Day sales are already underway, with major retailers offering irresistible early deals. This year’s sales, traditionally a post-Christmas shopping frenzy, have started early, with big names such as Amazon, Currys and John Lewis offering discounts on a wide range of products.
Why buy early for this year’s Boxing Day?
From electronics to fashion, home appliances and beauty products, shoppers can expect incredible deals as retailers look to cash in on the holiday season frenzy.
Some stores offer up to 70% off, so global shoppers can use these deals to find unique items that are not available in their home country.
In recent years, retailers have stopped limiting sales to Boxing Day itself and have opted to start their discounts early. This year is no exception.
With prices slashed to match or even surpass Black Friday deals, the early Boxing Day offers give shoppers the chance to bag big savings without having to wait until December 26.
Popular categories like laptops, TVs, headphones and appliances are already experiencing significant price cuts, making this the perfect time to buy last-minute Christmas gifts or treat yourself to that long-awaited upgrade.
Major retailers offer pre-Boxing Day deals
Here’s a summary of the best early deals from some of the most popular retailers, as mentioned in a Tech Radar report:
Amazon: massive discounts across all categories, from electronics to household essentials and last-minute Christmas gifts.
Currys: up to 30% off laptops, TVs and headphones, with deals on trusted brands.
John Lewis: premium discounts on fashion, home decor and technology, with its renowned price matching guarantee.
Boots: beauty products, fragrances and baby essentials are available at attractive prices.
Dell and HP: special offers on laptops, desktops and accessories for tech enthusiasts.
Samsung: price cuts on smartphones, TVs and kitchen appliances.
Furniture Village: discounts on decoration, furniture and top quality furniture.
Other notable participants include JD Sports, New Look and Urban Outfitters, which are offering up to 80% off clothing and accessories.
Tech deals to consider
Electronics remain a firm favourite category during the Boxing Day sales, and the early 2024 deals do not disappoint.
Currys and Laptops Direct have slashed prices on popular laptop models, while Jessops is offering attractive discounts on cameras and drones.
Gaming enthusiasts can explore CDKeys for Christmas sale deals on games, while Ebuyer and Scan cater to PC builders with reduced prices on computer components, according to Tech Radar’s report.
Fashion and lifestyle deals
Fashion retailers such as H&M, Boohoo and Next are offering up to 80% off clothing, with a wide range of options for men, women and children.
Beauty enthusiasts can head to Lush and Boots for skincare, bath products and luxury fragrances at reduced prices.