Boxing Day sales: when do they start?

The Boxing Day sales traditionally start on the morning of December 26th but it's not unusual for retailers, especially these days, to start their deals events much earlier. This is exactly what's happened in the past few years, with most of the big-name retailers launching their Boxing Day sales online on Christmas eve. While it depends from retailer to retailer - a lot of shops are likely to offer extended 'December' or 'Winter' sales this year that usually start well ahead of time and carry over until January. Some retailers may keep their powder dry until the big day itself, while some may even carry over their prior Black Friday deals from last November. It depends on the retailer.

Is Boxing Day bigger than Black Friday in the UK?

Boxing Day has always been the traditional big 'end-of-year' sale in the UK but it's definitely been eclipsed by Black Friday in recent years - particularly if you're shopping for cheap electronics. Boxing Day remains strong for furniture, appliances, and other outlet items though, and is definitely still worth a look if you've got some post-Christmas pocket money to spend.

Is it better to buy on Boxing Day or Black Friday?

Black Friday tends to be the better option for big-ticket items like laptops or TVs, simply because it's the earlier sale. Retailers are more likely to list record-breaking prices on in-demand items in November in time for Christmas deliveries. If you have your eye on popular items - like Apple products - then it's likely you'll find more in-stock items ready for a price cut. All that said, the Boxing Day sales aren't a write-off for cheap electronics. While the majority of discounts are likely to be re-runs of Black Friday, they'll still be (or close to) record-low prices. The Boxing Day and January sales are also a chance to clear out old warehouse stock for the big retailers, so you can expect a ton of fresh deals - and not just on Boxing Day staples like furniture or appliances.

Are shops open on Boxing Day 2022?

Annoyingly, there's no hard and fast answer to this. Some shops will stay open over Boxing Day while others will close and it depends mostly on your location. For busy high streets, such as Oxford Street, you can expect most retailers to stay open over Boxing Day. Outlets in retail parks will mostly stay open but some supermarkets have taken to closing their stores over Boxing Day in recent years. Aldi, Iceland, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, and Poundland are some of the bigger retailers that have closed their stores over the past few years. With the pandemic passed, however, it could be that more shops are open for 2022 so it's definitely a good idea to check in at your local store's website before you head in.

The best January sales 2023: today's top retailers for TVs, laptops, and more

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What to expect

Looking to start the new year with some bargain hunting? We've rounded up all of this year's best January sales into one handy resource right here - including all the top online retailer's in the UK. Regardless of whether you're looking for that new TV, laptop, or just some new threads or furnishings for your home, there are a huge range of online shops selling goods at huge discounts right now.

To help you navigate this huge retail event, you'll find a handy A-Z of this year's best January sales just down below. This includes not just big tech retailers like Amazon, Currys, and John Lewis, but also smaller specialised retailers that are great if you're looking for something more specific - like appliances or mattresses, for example. Using our reference, you'll be able to quickly find the biggest discounts as well as plenty of options as we've rounded up all the big retailers alongside smaller specialist ones that you may not have heard of until now.

Overall, the January sales tend to round out a busy deals season that starts with the prior Black Friday deals in late November. While traditionally seen as a big clearance sale on furniture and home goods, it's actually just as good for finding discounts on top tech like laptops and TVs - both of which have a ton of discounted options today.

To give you a quick overview of this year's January sales - you can generally expect discounts of up to 50% on things like clothes and furniture, big clearance deals on tech and appliances, and plenty of freebies on top of discounted mattresses. Amazon, Currys, and John Lewis get our top recommendation for most categories but we'd highly recommend checking out more specialist options like Box, AO.com, and Very too as they have fantastic January sales in their own right for things like laptops and TVs.

Today's best January sales

Amazon: discounted Fire TV Sticks, Echo, vacuums, TVs, and more
Adidas: up to 50% off trainers and clothing
AO: over 5,000 deals on appliances, laptops, TVs
Argos: half-price toys, games, jewelry, Christmas decorations
B&Q: clearance deals on decorations, tools, radiators, and more
Boots: 20% off fragrances, gift sets, beauty, and Dyson
Box: 50% off laptops, TVs, and gifts for gamers
Carphone Warehouse: cashback on SIM only, iPhone 14, Galaxy S22
Currys: 40% off TVs, laptops, appliances, gaming accessories
Dell: up to 45% off laptops, gaming laptops, and desktops
Disney: 50% off toys, kids and adults fashion, decorations
Dyson: best-price guarantee on vacuums and hair care
Game: consoles, games and accessories from £4.99
Ikea: up to 50% off furniture, storage, decorations
John Lewis: up to 50% off fashion, home, lighting
Lego: up to 30% off and popular sets from under £10
Ninja: save up to £50 on air fryers, processors, mixers
Peloton: up to £300 off bikes, tread machines, and subscriptions
Reebok: up to 50% off men's, kid's, and women's sportswear
Samsung: up to £300 cashback on tablets, phones, laptops, TVs
Shark: up to £160 off cordless vacuum cleaners
Sonos: up to £150 off speakers, soundbars, and audio
Very: half-price on fashion, appliances, toys, and tech
Virgin: broadband deals from £25 per month
Wayfair: furniture, lighting, and mattress deals

January sales: A-Z of retailers

Here are the best retailers to shop during the January sales. We've included a mini-review of each one to let you know what's in the sale.

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AO - appliances, laptops, TVs
AO.com doesn't quite have the big brand recognition of Amazon or Currys, but its inventory of appliances, TVs, and cheap laptops is absolutely vast. Its main big 'winter' sale has already gone live and will be running through early January now. Of particular note are a large number of excellent clearance deals available right now across a huge range of cookers, washing machines, and other appliances. Keep an eye out for coupon codes too as further sales are available on a wide range of products at checkout.

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Dell - computing and accessories
Dell has launched a 'new year, new tech' sale that's running from Boxing Day to early January this week, offering some decent discounts on its own-brand laptops and desktops. Buying directly from Dell usually yields the cheapest prices on its excellent machines, just keep an eye out for discount codes to apply at checkout for maximum value. Model-wise, The Inspiron makes for a great cheaper machine while the premium XPS impresses with its high-end build quality and features.

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HP - laptops, desktops, accessories
Another top-notch own-brand sale for those on the hunt for some discounted computing goods, check out the HP Janaury sale today for up to 50% off laptops of every price point and use case. Regardless of whether you want a machine for gaming, work, or just answering emails, you'll find some great options here - including some of our favorite machines. For a cheap laptop, consider the HP 14 and HP 15 models. Alternatively, for more power (and premium features), consider the excellent HP Pavilion and HP Spectre ultrabooks.

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John Lewis - home, fashion, tech
John Lewis has been running a 'winter' sale for a few days now but it's now released a much-expanded January sale proper, with up to 50% off sitewide. That means you can get some very juicy savings on things like fashion, homeware, lighting, cookware, and even tech today. For the last category specifically, it's well worth checking in at John Lewis as not only does this retailer generally price-match others, but it offers extended warranty periods. That makes it a particularly good shout if you're buying something pricey like a new TV or higher-end laptop.

Today's best January sales

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