Boxing Day has arrived, and we’ve compiled a list of all the after-Christmas sales to help you save big before 2023. You can get Black Friday deals on everything from electronics and home goods to kitchen tools and fashion right now, whether you want to spend your gift cards or treat yourself. With Boxing Day sales at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy in full swing, the time to save is now.
Boxing Day falls on Monday, December 26 this year. Every year, the holiday is observed on the day following Christmas. Boxing Day, or the second Christmas Day, is a public holiday in many parts of the world, most notably the United Kingdom and former and current British colonies.
What is the significance of the name Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is a centuries-old holiday with origins dating back to 1663. The name was inspired by the custom of giving boxes filled with small gifts and food to servants and tradespeople on the day after Christmas. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, historically, tradespeople would typically work on December 25 and celebrate with their families on December 26 with the boxes and gifts given to them by their employers, thus the day became known as Boxing Day. The holiday is also known as St. Stephen’s Day in Ireland, which is the official name of the December 26th holiday.
In many parts of the world, Boxing Day has become a second day to celebrate Christmas. It has also evolved into a major shopping holiday, with many major retailers offering post-Christmas sales and deals. Boxing Day sales have grown so large that many discounts are equivalent to those seen on Black Friday, making it an excellent time to put any gift cards or cash received for Christmas to good use.
Best Boxing Day sales in 2022
Boxing Day sales at major retailers
Amazon: Take advantage of end-of-year discounts on smart technology, Amazon devices, home goods, fashion, kitchen essentials, and much more.
Walmart is one of our favourite stores, and right now you can save money on home essentials, kitchen gadgets, iPads, MacBooks, laptops, style, beauty, and toys. You can even get exclusive discounts and other member benefits if you sign up for Walmart+.
Bed Bath & Beyond: Right now, take 25% off any item and browse tonnes of home and kitchen items under $50 and $100.
Macy’s: Save up to 60% off hundreds of full-price and clearance items, including kitchen essentials, jewellery, and clothing.
QVC: Get daily deals on electronics, home necessities like air purifiers and dehumidifiers, and much more. Use the coupon code FREESHIP to get free shipping until Tuesday, January 31.
Boxing Day technology sales
Best Buy: Save big on everything from top-rated Sony headphones to large Vizio smart TVs and small Keurig coffee makers.
Crutchfield: Crutchfield is running a slew of exciting Boxing Day deals, including heavily discounted TVs, soundbars, headphones, and up to $825 off select bookshelf speakers.
Disney+: Disney+ recently added an ad-supported tier to its subscription plans, but that doesn’t mean the savings are gone. If you’re interested in purchasing the Disney bundle, which includes Hulu and ESPN+, you can do so for as little as $12.99 per month.
HP: Save money on powerful laptops, large computer monitors, and other tech accessories.
JBL: This Boxing Day 2022, treat yourself to some new speakers or headphones and save up to 70% on select models at JBL.
If you sign up for Paramount+ before Monday, January 2, you can save 50% off your first year’s subscription. This package not only gives you access to your favourite movies and shows, but it also includes Showtime’s massive library of content.
Samsung: Samsung is one of the most well-known names in technology, and the company is currently offering a slew of discounts on its products. Save money on smartphones, appliances, and other items.
Boxing Day sleeping deals
Avocado: Try the reviewed Avocado Green mattress and save 10% off Avocado’s organic sleepers for kids and adults.
Awara: Awara is one of the best mattresses we’ve ever tested, and you can get a new one for up to $300 off right now. In addition, with the purchase of a mattress, you can receive up to $499 in free sleep accessories.
Brooklinen is a brand worth investing in as the best overall winner of our favourite bed sheets. And now you can save money on high-quality sheets, loungewear, and other items.
Brooklyn Bedding: Brooklyn Bedding is offering Boxing Day discounts on mattresses, sleep accessories, and more. Right now, you can save up to 20%.
Casper: Save big on the most important bedroom item by shopping the Casper New Year’s sale. Customers can save up to $600 on mattresses and 30% on the brand’s sleep essentials during this sale.
Cocoon by Sealy: Right now, Cocoon by Sealy is offering limited-time markdowns on the Cocoon by Sealy Chill memory foam mattress, which we named one of the best we’ve tested.
Leesa: Shop the brand’s limited-time Boxing Day deals today to save big on the best hybrid mattress we’ve ever tested, the Leesa Hybrid mattress.
Nectar: Nectar mattresses are among our favourites, and you can get them for 33% off right now during this limited-time sale.
Nolah: If you’re looking for a soft sleeper, Nolah is the place to go. Not only can you save up to $700 on mattresses, but you can also get two free pillows with your purchase.
Saatva: Do you wish for better sleep? Transform your bedroom into a luxurious haven by purchasing a best-selling Saatva mattress—and save $350 on orders of $1,000 or more for a limited time.
Tuft & Needle: Shop Tuft & Needle’s Year-End Savings event to save big on your next night’s sleep. You can currently save up to 40% off select mattresses, sheets, pillows, and other items.
Boxing Day deals for children and babies
Carter’s: During this online Carter’s sale, you can get up to 60% off kids’ and babies’ pyjamas.
Hanna Andersson: Update your mini fashionista’s closet for 2023 and save big at Hanna Andersson, where you can get up to 50% off all products during this blowout sale and shop pyjamas starting at $20.
Little Passports: If you’re looking for a way to get your child excited about learning, Little Passports has the perfect deal for you. From now until Saturday, December 31, use the coupon code LASTCHANCE22 to save up to 30% off sitewide.
Pottery Barn Kids: Throughout their end-of-year sales event, Pottery Barn Kids is offering deep discounts on select items.
Boxing Day sales on clothing
The best options for tech support after you’ve unwrapped your new holiday gadgets
Maybe you found something technological under the tree or in your stocking this year.
After unwrapping the gift – whether it’s a pair of wireless earbuds, a streaming stick, or a new tablet – you realise you may not know how to set it up. What if you have problems with it?
Chances are, if you’re not particularly tech-savvy, you’ll have some questions (nay, challenges) with your new gear.
The good news is that you have several options for getting technical support, including many free options, so here are a few suggestions.
Contact the manufacturer.
Don’t be afraid to contact the manufacturer for assistance. After all, a portion of the purchase price is dedicated to tech support and customer service, so don’t be afraid to use it. That, and the manufacturer, should be the best people to help you because tech support has most likely heard about the problem before.
To get help, go to the company’s website (such as apple.com or dell.com) and look for the tech support section, or do a web search for “(product name) tech support,” but make sure you’re reaching the correct company (look at the URL).
You have a few options for how to contact them: phone (if available), email (which may take a while to get a response), or look for a “Live Chat” option on the website to message with someone in real time (though it may be a “chatbot” at first).
Make use of tech-savvy friends and family.
If possible, contact a tech-savvy family member, friend, colleague, or neighbour.
If someone is willing to assist you over the phone, make sure you have your equipment ready to follow the instructions right away. Even better, write down the advice in case it comes up again.
Nothing beats in-person assistance, so perhaps tempt someone with some freshly baked holiday treats.
If they are unable to appear in person and you require computer assistance, having a trusted friend or family member log into your laptop or desktop remotely to fix the problem for you is the next best thing to being there, but watch what they’re doing as they take control of your mouse and take notes. Splashtop Personal (my personal favourite), LogMeIn, and Go ToMyPC are all popular “remote desktop” apps.
YouTube and web searches
Do you want to try to fix the problem yourself? Why not give it a shot if it’s something simple?
Do a web search for your problem, being as specific as possible, including the exact model number, and chances are you’ll find someone else experiencing the same problem (and hopefully, a solution, too).
Sometimes you can find a quick answer within the search engine.
Third-party retail and online services
Asurion, the company behind the nationwide chain of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions repair stores (formerly uBreakiFix), offers a device protection plan called Asurion Home+ ($24.99/month) that covers virtually all home tech under one roof – smart home devices, TVs, computers and accessories, tablets and e-readers, and gaming consoles – regardless of where it was purchased or how old it is. This plan does not include smartphones.
Asurion promises to repair or replace broken technology (often at an Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions location) or reimburse you for it.
Best Buy’s Geek Squad, on the other hand, offers a different subscription service called Total Tech Support ($199.99/year), which provides unlimited support for all of your tech and appliances (via phone, online, and in-store) regardless of where they were purchased.
If you don’t have the time or patience for online or phone support, you could drop off your device at an electronics retailer or service centre for an expert to handle. Depending on the task and how busy the store is, it may not be fixed while you wait, so plan on being separated from your tech for a few days or longer.
And be aware that it may be costly, such as recovering corrupted files from a hard drive or replacing a broken iPad screen, so always request a quote and compare it to others before committing to one location.
Some major retailers also provide in-home assistance, but be sure to get quotes before they arrive and read customer reviews to see what they have to say about the service.
