Tips to shop smart during the Boxing Day sales 2025
Christmas may be over, but that doesn't mean you can rest with the Boxing Day sales.
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Christmas is a holiday for spending time with family and friends, gifting or giving presents and eating plenty of food. If you've recovered from the 24-hour long food coma, you may want to think about tackling some shopping.
Navigating Boxing Day sales can be a tricky business. From huge crowds to stores ruthlessly competing to outdo one another, it's easy for the day to feel like complete chaos.
Luckily, our shopping team has been through it all so you don't have to. Here's our top tips for a satisfying and stress-free Boxing Day experience.
1. Stay up-to date
If you are after a specific item that you know will be crazy popular, you need to know the moment it goes on sale. If you're shopping online, be aware that some sales will start the second the clock strikes 12.01am - or even start the day before! You need to know when to start shopping the Boxing Day sales and you don't want to be caught unaware of the deals that are happening.
You're in luck because we have a handy Boxing Day deals page that has all the sales listed that you could possibly ask for. Thanks us later.
2. Make your list the night before
if you trick yourself into thinking you'll be fine without a list and won't go over budget, we can assure you that it won't end up that way. You'd be surprised by how quickly you can convince yourself that you 'need' something you've never even thought about before (we're looking at you, Kmart).
Our advice is to plan in advance and make a beeline for your most coveted items. This way, you won't miss out on what you really want and you can keep an eye on how much you've spent before deciding whether to keep shopping or call it a day.
3. Shop online
Boxing Day is a public holiday, and after a long Christmas Day you’re probably not too keen to get out of bed. But you’re in luck, because you can still take advantage of the Boxing Day sales online. You can shop from your mobile or laptop from the comfort of your own bed because for some reason, shopping in your pyjamas is just so much more fun. Saves you having to stress about finding parking, waiting in long queues and dealing with the overcrowded shopping centre.
Check out sites like THE ICONIC and Amazon that make it easy to shop across a range of stores in one go, saving you the hassle of individually checking out sites for all your favourite brands.
4. Plan ahead for the New Year
Some people wonder why you need to go shopping on Boxing Day considering Christmas is done by that stage, but these people don’t understand how to plan like a pro. The Boxing Day sales are a great opportunity to think of the year ahead and score discounts at times when you need them. Birthdays coming up? Valentines gifts to buy? School equipment? It’s all there, all on sale.
5. Know your measurements
It's happened to the best of us... you order something online and when you try it on at home, it just doesn't fit right. Looking at the store's size guides and doing your research is crucial when shopping online. It can make or break a purchase and can make for a very unhappy Boxing Day. Boxing Day can be a time to experience a lot of emotions, so prepare to stress the least amount possible.
6. Ask for gift vouchers for Christmas
It’s last minute, sure, but now’s your chance to request something that will really help you out. It might seem rude or impersonal to request a gift voucher for Christmas, but some people actually prefer you to tell them what you want. It saves them the hassle of trying to guess what to get you AND it helps you with your Boxing Day shopping. Everyone is happy!
7. Don't fall into sales traps
It can be disturbingly easy to max out your credit card when you're convincing yourself that everything you buy is a bargain, but try and think logically. If there's an item that you've been wanting for a while and it's on sale, now is the time to get it. However, if you wouldn't buy the item at full price, there's a good chance that you don't really want it and you're just being seduced by the sale sticker. Remember, even a huge discount doesn't necessarily mean something is worth the price. Stay strong and know when to walk away.
8. Know the returns policy
Checking the returns policy before you shop is key, as this will help you make more effective purchasing decisions. If you're not 100% sure about an item, shopping at a store with cashback returns and free postage can take the pressure off. If you change your mind, you can send it back for free!
There's nothing worse than buying something, deciding to return it and realising that you can only get store credit and the return is going to cost you $15.
You can check out a list of stores with both free delivery and free returns here. And if you're not fussy about free delivery and free returns, at least check that the store offers returns at all. Because some just don't.
Things we can expect to see on sale
Every year at Boxing Day there are a few standard items we always see on sale.
- Beauty gift packs always make their way to the sale shelves. You know those pretty boxes of hand cream sets and lipstick packs you always see in department stores in the lead up to Christmas? These inevitably end up in the bargain bin on 26 December. If you're in need of some new beauty products, you can find great deals by looking at the discounted gift packs.
- You can usually find game console bundles on sale on Boxing Day too. Many stores will bundle up a bunch of games with a console to entice Christmas shoppers. Once Christmas shopping is done though, these bundles hit the sale section.
- Other pieces with slashed prices include the laptops and TVs released in 2020. These are discounted to clear the way for the new models arriving in the new year. Also, seasonal furniture also ends up on sale so stores can clear the floor and introduce the new season stock.
See a snapshot of the sales
Wine Selectors
Buy one, get one 50% off
Ends
Buy any wine dozen and get one 50% off at Wine Selectors. Discount applies to the wine dozen of lesser value. Limited time only. T&Cs apply.
adidas
Extra 30% off outlet
Ends
Get an extra 30% off outlet styles at Adidas. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Cherry Banana
Up to 70% off adult toys
Grab big savings on adult toys at Cherry Banana. Hurry while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
My Perfume Shop
Up to 38% off luxury fragrance
Enjoy big savings when you get your luxury fragrance at My Perfume Shop. Hurry while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Wine Selectors
Up to $140 off premium wines
Ends
Get up to $140 off selected packs of premium wines at Wine Selectors. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
BritBox
Watch 100s of FREE TV shows for 7 days
Stream British TV including Line of Duty, The Cleaner, Vera and the Goodies with a free 7-day trial.
Amazon
$445 off Apple 2024 MacBook Air (15-inch with M3 chip): $1,754.10
Ends
Enjoy a 20% discount on the Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M3 chip at Amazon for only $1,754.10 (was $2,199). Unit has a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 8GB unified memory, 256GB SSD storage, backlit keyboard, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and Touch ID. Limited time offer and while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
THE ICONIC
Up to 30% off your orders
Ends
Spend $60, save 20% or spend $80 and save 30% off at THE ICONIC. Valid on selected styles for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Kenwood Kitchen Appliances
50% off Cooking Chef XL Stand Mixer
Ends
Get 50% off Cooking Chef XL stand mixer KCL95.004SI at Kenwood. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Superspares
5% off your next order
Enjoy 5% off your next order when you subscribe at Superspares. T&Cs apply.
JSHealth Vitamins
Up to 25% off + a chance to WIN a Galentine's Glow Up
Ends
Shop at JSHealth for Valentine's Day and treat yourself to savings of up to 25% on selected products. Plus, get a chance to win a Galentine glow up. Limited time offer. T&Cs, exclusions apply.
LG
Up to 20% off: End of Summer Sale
Ends
Score big savings on electronics, home and kitchen appliances at LG's End of Summer Sale. Limited time only. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Up to 20% off hot air balloon and luxury supercar rides
Ends
Enjoy huge savings on select activities such as hot air balloon and luxury supercar drives at RedBalloon. Limited time offer. T&Cs apply.
Vans
Extra 20% off sale footwear
Ends
Take a further 20% off sale footwear for men, women. and kids at Vans. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Adore Beauty
Exclusive
Further $20 off on $99+ orders upon signup
Sign up with your email to receive $20 off your purchase of $99 or more at Adore Beauty. Open to all customers. T&Cs apply.
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Dyson
Top Pick
Up to $550 off Dyson vacuums, purifiers and Beauty range
Save up to $550 on selected vacuum cleaners, hair care, air purifiers, and more from Dyson. While stocks last. T&Cs, exclusions apply.
Get deal
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Lekker Bikes
Up to $550 off eBikes
Ends
Get up to $550 on electric bikes at Lekker Bikes. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
David Lawrence
20% off dresses
Ends
Get 20% off dresses at David Lawrence. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Interior Secrets
16% off everything
Ends
Get 16% off everything at Interior Secrets when you apply the code at checkout. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Motorhome Republic
10% off selected motorhomes from top brands
Ends
Get 10% off selected motorhomes from top brands at Motorhome Republic. This offer is valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Dyson
$301 off Dyson Cyclone V10™ vacuum
Ends
Get the Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum for only $798, down from $1,099 for a limited time only at Dyson. Take advantage of its powerful suction with up to 60 minutes of fade-free power. Unit includes a cleaner head and 2 tools. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
THE ICONIC
Further 50% off exclusive styles
Ends
Take a further 50% off on exclusive styles at THE ICONIC. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Kalaurie
10% off first orders at Kalaurie
Ends
Apply the promo code at checkout and score 10% off your first orders at Kalaurie. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Dell
5% off with code
Ends
Apply promo code at checkout to avail of discounts. Valid for a limited time only at Dell. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
eBay Australia
10% off luxury watches from Rolex, Cartier, and more
Ends
Apply the code at checkout to get 10% off when you spend over $500 on luxury watches at eBay. Max discount of $700. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Dyson
$221 off Dyson Supersonic Nural Intelligent hair dryer
Ends
Save $221 when you order the Dyson Supersonic Nural Intelligent hair dryer (Strawberry bronze/Blush pink) at Dyson for a limited time only. Unit comes with 5 intelligent attachments including the new Wave+Curl Diffuser and a presentation case. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
FILA
Up to 60% off outlet
Score up to 60% off tees, slides, hoods, shoes, tights, and more at FILA. Hurry, while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
eBay Australia
10% off motor parts, tools, and accessories
Ends
Apply the code at checkout to get 10% off on car and truck parts, tools, accessories, and more at eBay. Max discount of 50. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Supre
30% off wardrobe refresh
Ends
Shop and get 30% off selected styles at Supre while stocks last. This offer is valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Dyson
$200 off Dyson Hot+Cool™ Jet Focus
Ends
Get the Dyson Hot+Cool™ Jet Focus (White/Silver) now for only $449 - down from $649. Cools you in summer and keeps you warm in winter with its Air Multiplier technology and Jet Focus control. Limited time offer and while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Dyson
$550 off Dyson Gen5outsize Complete cordless vacuum
Ends
Shop Dyson's Gen5outsize Complete cordless vacuum and save $550 on your order. Experience Dyson's most powerful HEPA cordless vacuum for bigger cleans and get the exclusive Prussian Blue edition with bonus Floor Dok Multi worth $149. Limited time offer and while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Dyson
$322 off Dyson V8 vacuum
Ends
Save $322 when you order the Dyson V8 vacuum for only $477 at Dyson. With up to 40 minutes run time, this vacuum is powerful, versatile and low noise with de-tangling technology. Includes 1 cleaner head and 3 tools. Limited time offer and while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Remedy Drinks
25% off sitewide
Ends
Celebrate World Kombucha Day and enjoy 25% off everything at Remedy Drinks for only 24 hours. Save on kombuchas, Sodaly soft drinks, KICK energy drinks, and wellness shots. Limited time only and while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
MyHouse
Up to 50% off new arrivals
Ends
Enjoy up to 50% discount on new arrivals at MyHouse. Limited time offer. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
The North Face
Up to 30% off select styles
Ends
Score up to 30% off mountain wear, equipment, activewear and more at The North Face. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply. T&Cs apply.
Dyson
$161 off Dyson Airstrait straightener and dryer
Ends
Save $161 when you order the Dyson Airstrait straightener and dryer (Red Velvet/Gold) for only $588 at Dyson. This powerful hair tool can dry and straighten and smoothen your hair fast using directional airflow. Get a complimentary personalisation on your presentation case, with up to 3 characters. Limited time offer and while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Clearly
15% off all contacts
Ends
Use the code at checkout and score 15% off all lenses. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Clearly
Up to 50% off clearance frames
Ends
Get up to 50% off clearance frames from Ray-Ban, Versace, Michael Kors, and more at Clearly. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Up to 20% off car rentals
Ends
Get up to 20% off your first rental at Europcar. This offer is valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
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