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Boxing Day Sales 2020 | All the deals in one place

Ireland's most sought after shopping day is Boxing Day, with incredible sales that are worth waiting all year round for.

Clare Cribbin
Clare Cribbin

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Boxing Day is on 26 December each year, the day after Christmas Day.

Boxing Day Sales have always been a popular pastime for shoppers looking for a great deal after Christmas. Check out our guide for the best tips on how to make the sales on offer for Boxing Day 2020. Whether you’re looking to save money on fashion, technology, homewares, holidays, electronics or more – the Boxing Day sales are one of the best times to grab a bargain.

Let us help you – here’s our guide to navigating the Boxing Day sales like a pro.

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Nasty Gal Nasty Gal

Nasty Gal

50% off everything + extra 10% off dresses and tops

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New Look New Look

New Look

20% off students discount

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I Saw It First I Saw It First

I Saw It First

60% off season switch up

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Boohoo Boohoo

Boohoo

40% off everything

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The Perfume Shop The Perfume Shop

The Perfume Shop

20% off when you buy 2 face and body lines

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M and M Direct IE M and M Direct IE

M and M Direct IE

Deals under €10

Includes clothing, footwear and accessories for men, women and kids from adidas, French Connection, Jack and Jones and many more. T&Cs apply.

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Shein Shein

Shein

Buy 3, get 50% off

Valid on tops, biker shorts, skirts, dresses, pants and more. T&Cs apply.

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Dorothy Perkins Dorothy Perkins

Dorothy Perkins

Up to 30% off tops, jeans and more

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Misspap Misspap

Misspap

50% off everything + Extra 10% off sale

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River Island River Island

River Island

Up to 40% off sale

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Myprotein Myprotein

Myprotein

50% off 200 products + 35% off bestsellers

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Kinguin Kinguin

Kinguin

Extra 8% on over 21 games

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Coltorti Boutique Coltorti Boutique
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Coltorti Boutique

25% off site-wide

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Coltorti Boutique Coltorti Boutique
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Coltorti Boutique

15% off site-wide

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M and M Direct IE M and M Direct IE

M and M Direct IE

Up to 70% off jackets and coats

Includes Jack & Jones, Brave Soul, Bench, Umbro, Only Womens and more. T&Cs apply.

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Lights.ie Lights.ie

Lights.ie

Extra 10% off orders over €120

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Crocs Crocs

Crocs

Up to 50% off + extra 10% off sale

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Karen Millen Karen Millen
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Karen Millen

Extra £10 + 30% off everything

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Boohoo Boohoo

Boohoo

Up to 80% off clearance

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Shein Shein

Shein

Up to 20% off your orders

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BeautifiedYou BeautifiedYou
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BeautifiedYou

22% off entire purchase

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Misspap Misspap

Misspap

62% off Autumn outfits

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MyGiftStop MyGiftStop
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MyGiftStop

Extra 6% off sitewide

Simply use the code and take extra 6% off sitewide (no minimum). T&Cs Apply

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MakeUp Eraser MakeUp Eraser
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MakeUp Eraser

20% off sitewide

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Cult Beauty Cult Beauty

Cult Beauty

25% off Supersize C-50 Blemish night treatment

Enjoy 25% off the Inkey List’s Supersize C-50 Blemish night treatment. Limited time offer. T&Cs Apply

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Fitflop Fitflop

Fitflop

Up to 60% off sale + Extra 15% off site-wide

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Fitflop Fitflop

Fitflop

20% off your first order

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I Saw It First I Saw It First

I Saw It First

50% off everything

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ASOS ASOS

ASOS

Up to 30% off sale

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Karen Millen Karen Millen

Karen Millen

Extra £10 + 40% off everything

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Misspap Misspap

Misspap

60% off everything

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iHerb iHerb

iHerb

24% off daily deals

Take 24% off daily deals at iHerb's Anniversary Sale. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.

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I Saw It First I Saw It First

I Saw It First

60% off season switch up

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River Island River Island

River Island

Up to 20% off menswear

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Currys PC World Currys PC World

Currys PC World

Up to 50% off laptops

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ASOS ASOS

ASOS

23% off when you spend €50

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Fitflop Fitflop

Fitflop

Extra 25% off all sandals

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Fitflop Fitflop

Fitflop

15% off full-price new in autumn styles

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The Protein Works The Protein Works
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The Protein Works

39% off sale

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M&S M&S

M&S

2 for €54 vintage-wash jeans

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BoohooMAN BoohooMAN

BoohooMAN

30% off everything

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New Look New Look

New Look

Up to 50% off selected items

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ASOS ASOS

ASOS

15% off everything

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Currys PC World Currys PC World

Currys PC World

Up to €100 off 100's of products

Offer applicable on large kitchen appliances, built-in appliances and more. Exclusions, T&Cs Apply

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PatPat PatPat
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PatPat

$25 off on orders of $149+

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What does Boxing Day mean?

When all is said and done, Boxing Day means an extra day off to spend with your family and friends, visit another side of the family you didn’t get time to see on Christmas Day and put your appetite to the test by plowing through those leftovers.

But these days Shoppers also celebrate Boxing Day bargain hunting, as major stores drop their prices to clear stock before the new year. We like to think of it as the day you give a gift to yourself!

What are Boxing Day sales?

Boxing Day is a shopping holiday where many retailers reserve some of their best sales for the year. It has become the most popular day for shopping in commonwealth countries. Discounts can range from anywhere between 25% to 80% off during a Boxing Day sale which is really the main reason why shoppers find it worth waiting for.

Bricks and mortar retailers are well known for having some of the best Boxing Day discounts. As part of a strategy to encourage people to go to their store they often have loss leading deals with products they will lose money on.

How did Boxing Day get its name?

Competing speculations about where Boxing Day got its name are many. The prevailing theory is that Boxing Day quite literally refers to “Christmas boxes”, another word for presents. The idea is that domestic workers and servants who worked on Christmas Day had the next day off to celebrate, and would give and receive boxed gifts for the occasion.

Are shops open on Boxing Day?

As a rule stores, shopping centres and retailers keep their doors open and their prices down on Boxing Day and wait for the crowds to come. There might be a few exceptions, as these days “Boxing Day sales” can start closer to New Year’s Eve, so it’s always best to double check if you are after something specific. If your favourite store is not open on Boxing Day, or if you can’t stomach the crowds, take a look online instead.

When do Boxing Day sales end?

It really varies from store to store. Some shops will keep on reducing the price of their old stock until it’s all gone, while others will keep the sales to a strict deadline. In most cases, the best sales are available from 26 December until the first week of January.

Does Apple do Boxing Day sales?

Yes, Apple does Boxing Day sales each year. It’s always tricky to know beforehand what will be on sale and where you can pick up the best deal but we would suggest making a list of your top three must-haves and subscribing to a sale alert so you can find the discounts as soon as possible.

Tips on getting the best bargains this Boxing Day

Getting the most out of Boxing Day sales is no easy task, so here are a few quick tips to help you get the most out of the sales.

  • Set a budget. It’s easy to overspend at a sale. When you see sale signs advertising huge discounts you tend to buy more than you need because you think you are saving money. What you don’t realise is the savings often don’t equate to the amount you’re spending. Set a budget for the day and stick to it so you don’t wake up the next day with an all-too-familiar ‘sales hangover’.
  • Do your research. Another common mistake at Boxing Day sales is people going shopping with little preparation. Boxing Day sales only come once a year and shouldn’t be treated like a normal shopping day. Have a look and see what stores are having sales and what products they will be discounting. Many stores advertise huge Boxing Day savings but only have specific products included. Stores should list the information for its sales online, so be sure to have a look in the lead-up to Christmas.
  • Know when the sales start and finish. Both online and physical stores will have different sales with different start and end times. Have a look online at what time the shops open to make sure you get there in plenty of time. Online stores generally start their sales at around the same time or even earlier, so check times to make sure you get the best deals first. Most people aren’t aware that some online stores even start their sales before Christmas, so check sales times so you don’t miss out.
  • Focus on the right products. Whether you are shopping online or battling the Boxing Day crowds, sales can be overwhelming. Don’t let yourself be inundated by products when the sale starts— know what you want to buy and go straight for those products. Focus on the products that were missed out on at Christmas, so if you got a lot of clothes and perfume then maybe you should look for beauty products or electronics.

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