Stuffed yourself full of Christmas goodies and now can't be bothered to go shopping to snag those excellent Boxing Day deals? Well, you can stay propped up in bed and shop Boxing Days sales from several retailers right from home because the T3 team has put together a list of top Aussie retailers who're sure to have a bargain or two to catch your attention.
Boxing Day sales have always been a great time to score discounts on the items you know and love, from beauty and fashion to tech and furniture. But over the years Boxing Day has drastically changed from being hoards of people out scouring the shops in search of the best deals to a much calmer online affair.
We saw a trend develop over the last couple of years – we noticed that the discounts that once were only available on Boxing Day itself began to hang around until the end of December, or even extend in January. And that's likely going to be the case again this year, with the possibility of several retailers starting early Boxing Day sales by Christmas Eve.
We say that because it happened last year. Boxing Day sales began on December 24, 2021 at several retailers – as it has this year too – both online and in store, and many of these continued on into the new year to extend into what's being called January Sales.
So, where can you find Boxing Day sales this year? That's an easy answer – in Australia, most retailers have Boxing Day sales, so you'll be able to find a bargain on a lot. We've got a list of some top retailers across several categories that might tempt you away from your money, so take a look below.
Where to find Boxing Day sales in 2022
Fashion & Beauty
- Adore Beauty: skincare, hair care and more beauty essentials
- Amazon: clothes, shoes, accessories and more
- ASOS: clothing, footwear, accessories and beauty products
- Kogan: clothes, shoes and more for men, women and children
- MAC Cosmetics: beauty essentials, including gift packs
- Myer: fragrances, make-up and more
- Natonic: discounts on skincare products and fragrances
- Oakley: sunglasses for everyone
- Ray-Ban: classics that never get old
- Sephora: cosmetics, skincare, fragrances
- Shiels: discounts on jewellery
- Sketchers: comfy shoes for him, her and the l'il 'uns
- Sunglass Hut: sunglasses from several brands
- The Iconic: clothing, footwear and much more
- Vans: shoes and clothing
Home & kitchen
- Adairs: bedding, bath and furniture
- Amazon: furniture, home decor, small appliances and more
- Breville: small appliances for the home and kitchen
- Big W: discounts on a homewares and small appliances
- eBay Australia: a variety of homewares, furniture and more
- Ecosa: mattresses-in-a-box and bedding
- Ecovacs: robot vacuum specialists
- Emma Sleep: award-winning mattresses and a sofa bed too
- Eva Home: mattresses, sofas, bed frames and more
- ErgoTune: one of the best office chairs in Australia
- KitchenAid: some of the best kitchen appliances in the business
- Koala: comfy mattresses, bedding and select furniture
- Kogan: bedding, manchester, cookwares and more
- Myer: homewares, furniture, kitchenware and more
- Nespresso: discounts on coffee machines and pods, even bundles
- SteelCase: ergonomic office chairs
- Target: bedding and other homewares for less
Gaming
- Amazon: gaming consoles and software
- eBay Australia: from gaming laptops to the games themselves
- Fanatical: games for less
- Green Man Gaming: games and game keys
- Dell: gaming laptops from Dell and Alienware, plus peripherals
- HP: Omen gaming laptops with grunt
- Lenovo: Legion-branded gaming beasts
- Razer: some of the best gaming laptops and accessories in the business
- Secretlab: discounts on top gaming chairs
Tech
- Amazon: phones, audio gear, cameras, ereaders and much more
- Bose: headphones, speakers, soundbars
- CameraPro: great prices on cameras and lenses
- Dell: Inspiron and XPS laptops, monitors and desktop PCs
- DigiDirect: cameras and photography gear for less
- DJI: up to 40% off select drones, cameras and gimbals
- Dyson: arguably the best in floor care, hair care and air care
- eBay Australia: phones, cameras, audio gear, TVs and more
- Google Store: Pixel phones, buds, Nest smart home devices
- HP: laptops for less
- JB Hi-Fi: a wide variety of electronics, from phones to TVs and accessories
- Kogan: headphones, speakers, smartphones and more
- Lenovo: Yoga laptops and 2-in-1s, plus ThinkPad workhorses
- Microsoft: discounts on Surface devices and bundles
- Samsung: Android smartphones and tablets
- Sonos: wireless speakers, soundbars and smart speakers straight from the maker
- The Good Guys: phones, TVs, audio and more
- Wireless 1: offers on tablets, laptops, audio, phones and more
Fitness & outdoors
- Adidas: running shoes and apparel
- Adventure Kings: camping gear, paddle boards, gazebos and more
- Amazon: from camping gear to fitness wearables
- Asics: running shoes and activewear
- BCF: fishing, camping and all other outdoor needs
- Chain Reaction: for all your cycling needs
- Gymshark: British fitness apparel now available in Australia
- Kogan: camping and outdoor needs for less
- Lululemon: yoga and fitness apparel for men and women
- New Balance: running and walking shoes, plus clothing too
- Nike: discounts on select shoes and apparel
- Rebel Sports: fitness gear, apparel and tech
- Reebok: casual and training shoes for everyone
- The Athlete's Foot: great offers on sportswear
- The North Face: outdoor clothing, shoes and equipment
- Wiggle: cycling, running and swimming gear
Food and wine
- Amazon: alcohol, pantry staples, even toiletries
- Coravin: wine preservation systems to keep 'em fresh
- eBay Australia: cases of wine and spirits for less
- EveryPlate: affordable meal kits
- Kogan: discounts on wine cases
Wellness and Personal Care
- Amazon: electric toothbrushes, shavers, trimmers and more
- Kogan: epilators, shavers, toothbrushes and more
- Lovehoney: adult toys and lingerie for less
- The Shaver Shop: huge discounts on personal care and beauty tech
Appliances
- Appliance Central: whitegoods, TVs and other electronics
- Appliances Online: large appliances for the entire home
- Betta Home Living: large and small appliances
- eBay Australia: discounts on Dyson, Breville. Nespresso and more
- Ecovacs Robotics: some of the best robot vacuums in Australia
- Samsung: the Bespoke range of appliances are good looking and top performers
- The Good Guys: fridges, dishwashers, washing machines and other large appliances
Toys and hobbies
- Big W: sale on games, books and more
- Booktopia: wide range of ebooks and Kobo ereaders
- Donner Music: taking care of your musical needs
- eBay Australia: toys, musical instruments, collectibles and more
- Lego Australia: blocks for kids and the young at heart
- Sanity: games, movies, vinyl, books, collectibles and other merch
Miscellaneous
- Groupon: find savings on a lot, including travel
Boxing Day 2022 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.