What to expect ahead of Boxing Day 2024
Everything you need to know about the sale
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Boxing Day is right around the corner in Canada, which means it’s time to start planning for the final shopping event of the year.
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The Shopping Essentials team is already hard at work to bring you the best deals of the season – be sure to sign up for our newsletter to make sure that you don’t miss out. In the meantime, here’s what you need to know about this year’s Boxing Day sales.
When is Boxing Day 2024?
Boxing Day takes place the day after Christmas on Dec. 26. This year it falls on a Thursday, and will be the last opportunity of 2024 to save on big-ticket items such as tech, appliances and more.
When did Boxing Day start?
Boxing Day began as a 19th-century tradition of gift-giving among British nobility and their staff when employees would receive “Christmas boxes” filled with leftover food, cash or gifts (hence the name Boxing Day). It has since evolved into a major shopping event in the U.K., Canada and other Commonwealth countries.
These days, you’ll likely find retailers offering deals on clothing, electronics and overstock seasonal goods, with many people using the sale as an opportunity to save on wishlist items they didn’t receive as holiday gifts.
What to expect when Boxing Day shopping
Traditionally Boxing Day sales were limited to Dec. 26, offering 24 hours of deals and discounts. In recent years, however, many retailers have extended their sales into a week-long event. Many sales begin early and sometimes stretch until the end of December – expect to find most deals within the 20 to 60 per cent off range.
Like last year, deals will start before Dec. 26. Some early Boxing Day deals already available include:
- Best Buy: Shop early Boxing Day deals at Best Buy. Look for items tagged with “Boxing Day Price Now” to know you’re getting the best sale price possible.
- Staples: At Staples, many items are already marked down to their Boxing Day price, with a guarantee that they won’t go down any further. Shop school and office supplies, laptops and gaming consoles on sale.
- Altitude Sports: Find early Boxing Day deals on outdoor clothing, shoes and gear.
Watch this space for more details as sales become available to shop, or check out our coverage of the best online deals of the week and the best Amazon deals in Canada. Come Dec. 26, the Shopping Essentials team will also have you covered with a comprehensive list of expertly curated deals.
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