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Boxing Day sales 2024 live: Top deals to shop today at H&M, Charlotte Tilbury, Dunelm and more
Retailers like Currys, Ganni and M&S are leading the festive shopping season – these are the best discounts right now
The Boxing Day 2024 sales have arrived. And if Santa missed something off your list, fear not, you’ll be glad to know the deals are impressive.
Amazon, Argos and Currys are offering big discounts across everything from air fryers to AirPods, while you can tick off your fashion and beauty wishlist thanks to Boots, Selfridges and M&S discounts. To help make shopping a little easier, I’m rounding up all of the latest and greatest deals right here.
Our expert team of IndyBest shoppers have covered the Boxing Day sales for years, so we know how to spot a good deal from a bad one. What’s more, we only recommend products we’ve tested and from brands we trust, so you can be sure the discounts we include are ones we’d go for ourselves.
So, sit back, enjoy the festive TV schedule, and let our expert-curated early Boxing Day deals wash over you like a tide of festive discounts.
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The best John Lewis Boxing Day deals
If you’re looking for a destination to shop absolutely everything — from beauty, fashion and homeware to childrenswear, toys and tech, it has to be John Lewis.
Whether Santa left you a gift card under the tree or all the Christmas parties reminded you that it’s high time you replaced your dining set, I’d recommend making a beeline to the John Lewis Boxing Day sale.
Le Creuset stainless steel stovetop kone kettle, 1.6l: Was £129, now £96.75, Johnlewis.com
Beloved for its high-quality cookware and kitchen essentials, Le Creuset will have featured on many wishlists this Christmas. If Santa didn’t deliver, however, you can now snap up this stainless steel stovetop kone kettle with a 25 per cent discount. The sleek design is suitable for use on all hob types and is said to heat up quickly. Brew, anyone?
Apple MacBook air 13.6in: Was £1,499, now £1,299, Johnlewis.com
The MacBook air is slashed in price by £200 at the minute. In their review, tech critic David Phelan gave it a five out of five star rating. They described its display as “one of the best around” and added that it has an “outstanding” speed and battery life. Speaking of Apple’s M3 chip, David said: “Everything happens fast, and moderately heavy-duty programs like video processing apps perform at speed and for extended periods.”
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The AirPods Pro 2 are down to their lowest-ever price
The Boxing Day sales are underway, and there are some impressive savings across the board. Case in point, tech writer Steve’s spotted Apple’s best wireless earbuds at their lowest-ever price of £179.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: Was £229, now £179, Amazon.co.uk
As well as having spectacular sound and noise-cancelling, the AirPods Pro 2 feature the best battery life on any AirPods. “The case now includes Apple’s U1 chip, which means you can use the Find My app on your iPhone to locate it when you’ve misplaced it,” said tech critic David Phelan in his review.
The AirPods Pro 2 are down to their lowest-ever price
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Everything I’m shopping in the Zara Boxing Day sale
A chance to revamp your wardrobe for 2025 with Christmas spending money, Zara’s end-of-year sale is a mega event in the shopping calendar for fashion lovers.
With up to 40 per cent off selected items, you can save on high-value pieces like cashmere knitwear and thick winter coats, while dresses, tops and jeans are reduced to less than £25.
Zara belted blazer: Was £79.99, now £25.99, Zara.com
This classic black blazer has been given a modern upgrade in the form of a skinny belt. Characterised by a flattering V-neck, long sleeves and front welt pockets, the jacket boasts a boxy silhouette thanks to built-in shoulder pads. Allowing you to cinch the blazer in, the design is complete with an adjustable faux leather belt and hidden button fastening at the front.
Here’s what our beauty writer is buying in the Boots sale
Looking to stock up on beauty for the new year? Scroll on for beauty writer Lucy’s intel, plus the best deals live to shop now.
Marc Jacobs daisy eau de toilette giftset, 50ml: Was £73, now £48.66, Boots.com
A renowned scent in the world of perfume, Marc Jacobs’s original daisy fragrance is equal parts fresh and floral, not to mention being so adored that it prompted a review of every Daisy iteration. In said review, Lucy had nothing but praise for the popular aroma, remarking that “if florals are your bag then daisy is the perfect way to emanate springtime freshness without being pigeonholed to the March-June months.”
Ouai the best Ouai’s kit: Was £29, now £19.33, Boots.com
Ouai haircare is the way to my heart and now that this trio has been discounted, I’m heading straight to the checkout. Echoing my sentiments, when I reviewed the entire Ouai product range, I loved how the detox shampoo lathers up quickly and easily, with a little going a long way. The leave-in conditioner is also a hero buy. Who wouldn’t want to step into the new year with smooth, silky strands?
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The best Currys Boxing Day deals
From savings on Apple and Samsung to discounts across Shark vacuums and Ninja air fryers, plenty of the discounts rival Black Friday in the Currys sale.
Oral-B iO8 electric toothbrush: Was £449.99, now £138, Currys.co.uk
The Oral-B iO8 electric toothbrush is right near the top of the brand’s premium range and typically retails at around £220. This Boxing Day deal at Currys knocks another £80 off, making it one of the best toothbrush deals you’ll find in the sale. The six smart modes personalise your brushing, while the interactive colour display reminds you when the head needs replacing and gives you a cheery smile for a job well done.
Dyson v8 absolute cordless vacuum: Was £399, now £279.97, Currys.co.uk
Clean up with this £120 saving on a Dyson v8 absolute cordless vacuum. Arguably the best budget premium model you can buy, the v8 earned a spot in IndyBest’s tried and tested cordless vacuum cleaner round-up. “We did a double take when we saw the price tag on this vacuum, which has all Dyson’s distinctive style and hi-tech features for significantly less cash than the brand’s more recent vacuums,” tester Siobhan said.
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How long do Boxing Day sales last?
Once upon a time, the Boxing Day sales lasted for one day only, and bargain hunters would have to get out bright and early to secure the goods. These days, however, the sale event runs through January, so there’s no need to rush.
Don’t be fooled by the name, the Boxing Day sales are not really much different to the January sales that follow. The name may change when 1 January swings around, but the deals continue. From 26 December to 31 January, you’ll find the same products discounted, and often, the price will continue to drop even lower as we move through January.
If you’re looking for something in particular, though, such as a piece of clothing in your size or a highly sought-after piece of tech, it may be worth making your purchase as soon as you spot a discount as sale items are not always replenished.
Save 20% on Olaplex at Amazon
When it comes to haircare, Olaplex is unrivalled for strengthening bonds and preserving colour. But its powerful formulas are usually premium priced, so take advantage of this Amazon offer for Boxing Day.
Olaplex no3 hair perfector: Was £28, now £22.38, Amazon.co.uk
In her review, IndyBest editor Eva Waite-Taylor said Olaplex’s no3 hair perfector (which is one of the brand’s bestsellers) gave her better results than other at-home treatments she had used in the past. Using it as a weekly treatment, she found it “worked wonders on [her] split ends”, and “made [her] hair visibly more shiny”. With 30 per cent off, I’m sure this bond-building wonder will be flying off the virtual shelves in double time.
Best Amazon Boxing Day deals
Whether you’re after an air fryer, beauty or piece of tech, Amazon’s Boxing Day sale is home to thousands of discounts. If you’ve got a Christmas voucher to spend, I’d suggest using it on Amazon’s own devices, which are currently heavily discounted.
Amazon Echo dot, 5th gen: Was £54.99, now £26.99, Amazon.co.uk
Reduced by a huge 50 per cent, Amazon’s Echo dot is perfect for those on a budget. Tech critic Alex said: “The fifth generation smart speaker has even better sound than all the Echo Dots that have come before it (a mean feat given how hard it is to eek good sound out of a small device).” Praising its top functionality and neat new indoor temperature sensor, he said it can be placed anywhere in your home to deliver weather reports, set timers, play music, podcasts, the news and more.
Amazon Fire TV stick 4K: Was £59.99, now £34.99, Amazon.co.uk
With a discount of nearly 50 per cent, now’s the time to upgrade your home entertainment system for the new year. The nifty gadget allows you to watch all your favourite shows from various streaming platforms at a higher resolution than the standard version. Serving up a crisp picture, it plugs into the HDMI port on any TV, meaning you don’t have to buy a smart TV.
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A sizzling saving on a Ninja air fryer
If you’re yet to invest in an air fryer or simply want an upgrade – perhaps your current model wasn’t quite up to feeding the masses this Christmas – the Boxing Day sales are dishing up air fryer deals galore.
Ninja foodi dual zone 7.6l air fryer, AF300UK: Was £219.99, now £149, Amazon.co.uk
When putting the larger 9.5l version of this air fryer to the test, IndyBest reviewer Lauren said: “It has six settings, so it can roast, air fry, bake, crisp, reheat and dehydrate all in one device, and you can set each drawer to do a different thing – very handy when cooking a whole meal.” The same functions feature on this smaller model, which is now just shy of £150 at Amazon. Although the appliance tends to retail for about £199, meaning Amazon’s discount isn’t quite as generous at it seems at first, this is still a deal worth snapping up.
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Rest easy with these mattress deals
Nectar’s hybrid mattress was chosen as the best option for medium firmness in assistant eCommerce editor Sarah’s best mattress guide - and right now there’s a whopping saving to be snapped up.
Nectar premier hybrid mattress, double: Was £1,213, now £711.55, Nectarsleep.co.uk
It’s made up of eight layers of foam, micro-springs, memory foam and a supportive base, which I found made my pressure points feel supported and spine-aligned. I also awarded it extra points for its ability to reduce motion transfer – something anyone with a wriggly sleeping partner will appreciate. Plus, if you use code “BOXING5“ at checkout, you’ll be able to grab an extra 5 per cent discount, making this double mattress just £711.55.
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