Boxing Day sales in Australia 2024: tips on the best deals this December

It's almost the end of 2024, and that means Boxing Day sales will soon be kicking off. Black Friday sales only just wrapped up in early December, but the final sales hurrah of the year is only weeks away

Boxing Day, the day immediately after Christmas, is a big sales event for obvious reasons; festive shoppers are cashed up after the season of giving and are looking to splurge on a nice gift for themselves or a loved one. It represents similar value to events like Prime Day and Black Friday, but is significant for being the last sales event of the year.

There’s no need to leave your home for some of the best sales. The T3 team is on the case, and below we’ll be listing off the top Aussie retailers that are taking part in Boxing Day sales.

From beauty to fashion, tech to furniture, you’ll find a discount on something you’ll love. It’s a bit early to put down a list of retailers, but we’ll be filling in this article as we learn what shops will be participating in the Boxing Day sales.

Where to find Australia Boxing Day sales in 2024

We’ll be putting a list of retailers participating in Boxing Day deals below at a later date. Frankly, it’s too early to tell who will be taking part – but we can make some assumptions.

Major online retailers such as Amazon, eBay and Kogan will no doubt be taking part in Christmas and Boxing Day sales. These online stores stock a wide range of worthwhile products, from travel gear to cosmetics to tech.

Australian retailers like JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys are likely to have sales too. First party manufacturers like Samsung and Google may also participate, along with big brands like Nike, Gymshark and Lego.

Boxing Day 2024 sales: when will they start? 

The Boxing Day sales used to start and end on Boxing Day itself, December 26. But in recent years, we’ve seen deals appear a few days ahead, usually on December 24. And, instead of finishing on December 26, they now keep going right until the end of the year, sometimes even extending into what is now being called the January sales.

With this in mind, it’s well worth keeping an eye out for early deals, but be aware that while certain prices will drop before Boxing Day, there’s always the chance that we may see bigger reductions on the actual date. It helps to be on the lookout for deals that come with a price guarantee.

When do the Boxing Day sales end, and the January sales begin? 

This will change across the range of shopping destinations you’ll be looking at. While some retailers switch the title of their Boxing Day sales into January sales from December 27, others keep their Boxing Day deals right to the end of the month. For the most part you’ll find it's nothing more than a cosmetic change, the same deals being offered under a different name.

What is Boxing Day in Australia?

Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and, year on year, is always December 26. While in Australia it's most known for test cricket and the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race, it's also a day that's become famous for shopping.

Boxing Day sales were mostly in-store but the last few years have shown that online shopping now beats having to line up in the wee hours of the morning outside your favourite store to snap a great bargain on something you want.

Boxing Day sales have also typically been about clothing, shoes and other fashion items, plus homewares like furniture, but lately anything has been fair game for a discount. You can find offers on practically anything these days, particularly if you shop on Amazon or eBay.