Boxing Day sales live now: Best deals from John Lewis, Boots, Dyson and more
From the Nintendo Switch Lite to Dyson vacuums, Ugg slippers, Airpods and Fitbit trackers, we’ve found the hottest offers to shop now
Now that you’ve opened your presents, eaten Christmas lunch (plus all the leftovers in the evening), drunk all the sherry and are settled in for a day on the sofa, turn your attention to one of the biggest shopping events of the year: the Boxing Day sales.
It’s often one of the best times to bag yourself a bargain, so we’re here to make sure you don’t miss out on great offers across clothes, beauty, tech, toys, home appliances and more.
While long queues in the early hours of the morning outside high street stores are usually synonymous with the sales at this time of year, recently the day has become more of an online shopping event with big-name brands slashing prices on its end of year stock.
The 2020 sale is set to be bigger than ever after a boom in online shopping during the coronavirus lockdown when we were unable to get to the shops. Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-store shopping will not look the same this year as different lockdown measures and tier restrictions across the country mean many people will continue to shop from the comfort of their sofa.
Throughout the day, we’ll be bringing you the best deals from big-name brands including Apple, Amazon, Currys PC World and Simba. We’ve done the hard work for you so you can snap up all the biggest offers from high-street stalwarts John Lewis, Debenhams, Habitat, Boots and many more.
So whether you’re looking for a Fitbit, Nintendo Switch Lite or Dyson vacuum cleaner, follow our live blog for the latest updates and hottest deals.
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Get prepared for when you finally have that trip away with this Antler suitcase
While travelling is off the cards for now, having a sturdy suitcase to hand for the future is always worth the investment and this one from Antler has a huge 60 per cent off, saving you almost £90. It promises to be lightweight, with a scratch-resistant polypropylene body and four double spinner wheels so you can glide across smooth surfaces without being weighed down. We can speak to Antler’s reliability too, as its juno camber cabin was our best buy in our review of the best cabin bags.
Save £20 on this Asus ROG strix go core gaming headset
Thanks to it being lightweight, this headset is designed to be used for long gaming sessions and will drown out background noises or distractions while you get on with playing your favourite games in peace. The airtight chambers are said to deliver rich, pure sound with optimised deep bass for an immersive audio experience. We think these will offer a bit of escapism when you need to focus on beating your opponents.
There are huge savings to enjoy on clothes this Boxing Day
We’ve done the hard work for you and sifted through the sales to find the best Boxing Day deals on clothes and fashion.
This & Other Stories wide puff sleeve jacquard mini dress is reduced down to £59 and there’s no denying that a little black dress is a wardrobe essential.
Or, snap up this heavyweight linen overshirt in the Arket winter sale, now just £95. Unreliable weather can make it hard to decide what to wear, but an overshirt is a wardrobe staple all year round.
How long do Boxing Day sales last?
The Boxing Day and January sales are the last of the year, and your final opportunity to snap up a bargain before Amazon Prime Day comes around again, traditionally held in the summer, and Black Friday in November.
While Boxing Day sales traditionally began on, you guessed it, Boxing Day, in recent years many retailers have started to kick off their deals earlier, some even before Christmas Day, which we saw happen again this year.
Many of these deals will then continue for most of January, with some discounts getting even better as the month progresses, as retailers will be keen to get rid of stock. However, some retailers only host flash, one-day sales, such as Feel Unique.
Save £50 on a Samsung Galaxy tablet in the Currys Boxing Day sale
After a new tablet? Reduced down from £219, you can watch films, shop online, play games, listen to music and more with this smart device from Samsung. With Google Assistant and voice control, enjoy staying connected while its Dolby Atmos enhanced sound allows you to stream your favourite shows, music and movies with cinema quality audio.
Enjoy £20 off this Clarins beauty set
Clarins is well known for its generous gift sets during the festive season and this kit is no exception. It contains a full size bottle of its bestselling anti-ageing serum, a travel size version, a skin brightening beauty flash balm and a tinted lip shimmer. It’s a fantastic deal, as to buy the same size serum alone would cost £78, but in this set you get two deluxe treats and a red and white canvas bag to store it all in.
Save 35% on this Threadbare longline puffer coat from Asos
Coming in sage green, this longline coat is perfect for the colder months, and a good option for tapping into the puffer coat trend while not blowing the bank. With a fixed hood, zip fastening, side pockets and longer cut, stay warm in style this winter. Reduced down to £42, make sure you snap this one up fast.
Boxing Day on Oxford Street in 2020 and the same day in 2019
While last year bargain hunters flocked to Oxford Street in London for the 2019 winter sales, this year the high-street is looking very different.
London is currently in tier 4 with all non essential retail closed and people being urged to stay at home, on what is usually one of the busiest retail days of the year with the traditional Boxing Day sales in shops.
Save a huge 40 per cent on Amazon’s hugely popular smart speaker in the online giant’s Boxing Day sale. The echo dot has had a re-vamp recently, and this latest version has improved sound and design.
The earlier third generation model impressed our reviewer in our round-up of the best smart speakers. They said: “It can do all the Alexa-related stuff of the most advanced speakers such as answering questions, turning smart home gadgets on or off, and so on. Radio, podcasts and audio books all sound good, with clear vocals. Echo devices can make audio calls to one another and these work well, too.” We imagine this latest version is even more impressive.
Invest in that Le Creuset casserole dish you’ve had your eye on
Known for its durable cooking pots, pans and utensils, Le Creuset is pricey but with investing in kitchen equipment that will last you years. This dish appeared in our guide to the best casserole dishes, which our reviewer said: “The pan is certainly versatile, it can be used on a range of hobs, agas and even the barbecue for a range of dishes, whether it’s a bolognese, a leg of meat or bog-standard casserole (although nothing is bog standard when it comes to Le Creuset).”
Reduced down to £232, this is a statement addition to any kitchen.