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 an extra 15% off the 2020 Asos Boxing Day sale
Asos are offering a further 15 per cent off its Boxing Day sale when downloading the retailers app. There’s already up to 70 per cent off items this year so don’t miss out on bagging an impressive bargain.
If you’re after new boots to stomp into 2021 in, why not save more than 30 per cent on this pair of Truffle Collection chunky zip front boots, currently just £28.
Get your caffeine fix and save more than £200 on this Sage machine in Amazon’s sale
With more than 30 per cent off this machine, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your cup of Joe. While we can’t vouch for this exact model, a similar one featured in our guide to the best espresso machines with our tester praising it for being easy to set up and clean, and aesthetically pleasing with its brushed stainless-steel finish. Key features of this model include dose-control grinding, precise espresso extraction and a steam wand to allow you to warm up your milk to exactly the temperature you like.
Ugg Boxing Day sale: The best deals to shop, from slippers to fluffy sliders and boots
The brand was hugely popular in the Noughties but has made a serious comeback this year. From classic men’s slippers to fluffy women’s sliders, we’ve found everything you need to shop in the Ugg Boxing Day sale.
From gaming headsets to robot vacuums, we’ve found the best Amazon Boxing Day 2020 deals
Amazon have savings across tech, home appliance, gaming and more, so we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up all the best offers to snap up this Boxing Day.
Don’t miss out on a £20 saving on the Asus ROG Strix Go Core gaming headset, designed to be used for long gaming sessions and able to drown out background noises or distractions while you get on with playing your favourite games in peace.
Or buy an iRobot Roomba 960 robot vacuum cleaner, reduced by £200. It’s time to take the effort out of household chores with a robot vacuum cleaner that will clean for you while you relax.
For more Amazon offers, visit our guide to the online giant’s best Boxing Day deals.
Save an impressive £90 on this Huawei smartwatch in the Currys Boxing Day sale
With £90 to save on this smartwatch, it’s a deal almost too good to be true. It has a number of impressive features including a battery life of up to 14 days, water-resistance and bluetooth connection to make calls play music from your smartphone. As expected, it also monitors your workouts and can be used as a GPS. Be quick though, as we can’t imagine a bargain this big will last long.
Boxing Day in Wales is looking very different this year
While Boxing Day is usually synonymous with long queues outside high-street shops, lots of us will be shopping from our homes this year. Last week, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced a national lockdown for Wales with all non-essential shops ending trading on Christmas Eve and an alert level four lockdown due to start on 28 December.
This highest level of coronavirus restrictions will see hospitality, non-essential retail, fitness facilities and more close in order to tackle rising infection rates. Meanwhile, much of England including London and the South East also remain under tier 4 restrictions.
So as many of us stay at home, unable to get to the shops, we will continue bringing you the best deals and savings throughout the sales to be delivered straight to your door.
Get gaming with this deal on the Nintendo Switch Animal Cross: New Horizons game
One of the most popular games to emerge during lockdown, there’s now £10 off at Currys. With this version, you can have as many as eight people playing on one island, so you can get together with friends who also own a Nintendo Switch and play together. You’ll have hours of fun creating a village, doing everything from gathering materials to build with to making friends with new residents.
Shoppers start queuing at 4am for Boxing Day sales
Though tier 4 coronavirus restrictions prevent many of those across the UK from hitting the shops this year, some Britons were seen queueing up outside stores including Next from 4am on Saturday morning in Liverpool, Birmingham, Leicester and North Tyneside.
Meanwhile, millions of those in places including Sussex, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire moved into tier 4 restrictions from midnight on Boxing Day. This means 43 per cent of England’s population are now under the toughest lockdown restrictions.
New Year, new you? Get a coat upgrade for 2021 in Zara’s sale
This Zara checked trench took the top spot in our review of the best men’s winter coats, with our tester noting that it’s a smart and affordable option for anyone who’s looking for something more formal. “There’s a real classic feel to this long, checked jacket in subtle, neutral tones.”
Slip it over a suit or layer it up above a baggy pair of light-coloured corduroy trousers for a more casual look,” he added. At just £69.99, this is a real steal for an item that will see you through many years to come.
Pay just £25 for this statement Fila Trent hoodie
There are big savings to be enjoyed across JD Sports this Boxing Day, including more than 50 per cent off this Fila hoodie. The navy, white and black throwback style jumper is made from 100 per cent soft cotton and is the perfect layering item as the months get colder.
