After Christmas Sales 2024: The Christmas Clearance Schedule of Every Major Retailer

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With Dec. 25 behind us, retailers are dropping after-Christmas clearance sales as a last attempt to get everything merry and bright off the shelves that shoppers didn't buy during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the rest of the holiday shopping season. Stores need to make room for Valentine’s Day merch and they’re antsy to clear the way.

After-Christmas sales are extra special. Stores want to get rid of EVERYTHING, and they’ll do whatever it takes (like mark items down by 50% – 90%) to clear their shelves. In fact, we found that the average discount during after-Christmas sales is higher than during Black Friday and Prime Day. Just know that the most impressive markdowns will be on seasonal stuff.

If you're after something specific during after-Christmas sales, it may be smarter to shop when sales hit 50% - 75% off, regardless of how many days before or after Christmas the sale is. If you’re just looking to grab amazingly low prices (and are flexible about what you actually get), wait until early January to save the most. But as prices continue to drop, inventory starts to drop too. You’re getting the best deal when something’s about 90% off, but you’ll also need to be flexible, knowing you may not get everything you’d hoped for at such a deep discount. During the 2024 season, we saw clearance sales start going live extra early (the middle of December), so pickings will likely be slim come January 2025.

Be sure to check out our pages for Walmart deals and Target deals in the days after Christmas to see the best discounts our team is sourcing in real time. And for good measure, check out Amazon deals, because Amazon is known for copy-catting other retailers' prices during their big sales.

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1. Walmart Christmas Clearance Schedule

On Dec. 26, stores started marking down even more items, and it's safe to say holiday clearance is in full swing. Shop our favorite Walmart Christmas Clearance finds.

In 2024, Walmart started marking down a few items in stores on Dec. 23. Selection varied by store, but we saw holiday pajamas for up to 60% off, holiday candles for 70% off, holiday pillows for 22% off, string lights for 48% off, and holiday lawn inflatables for 37% off.

With Walmart’s already low prices, we suggest you jump on any must-have deals when they’re at the 50% off mark because these deals go fast. If you wait until it’s 75% off, there’s not going to be very much left. By mid-January, most items are gone. So if you see a deal for 50% - 75% off that you’d be sad to miss, just pick it up then and there. Don’t wait for the deeper discount.

Your best bets to shop in the Walmart after-Christmas sales are going to be kids’ holiday books, artificial trees, and Christmas decor. In last year’s sale, we saw decor as low as $0.81.

Walmart After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Dec. 23: 20% - 70% off select items in stores only.
Dec. 26: 50% off
Jan. 1: 75% off

2. Target Christmas Clearance Schedule

During its holiday clearance sale, Target usually slashes 50% - 70% off the original price. Prices usually hit 50% off right after Christmas and then 70% off within the following week.

But Target threw us a curveball in 2024. We saw a few stores drop select items (namely, Wondershop Christmas serving plates and tumblers) to 70% off Dec. 18, earlier than we expected. This varied by store, however, and on Dec. 26 and 27, we started seeing a much wider variety of items at 50% off or more.

If you're not picky, wait until January for up to 90% off. These clearance deals are typically in store only, and inventory will vary by location. However, you can check what’s in stock at your local Target with the BrickSeek Inventory Tracker before you head to the store.

The best things to stock up on in the Target after-Christmas clearance sale are wrapping paper, holiday food, candy, snacks, Dollar Spot finds, and what’s left of the seasonal decor.

We advise that you wait until a couple days after Christmas to shop for toy deals at Target. You'll see toys for 70% off during the Target Semi-Annual Toy Clearance which we predict will happen on Dec. 27, 2024. Whatever's left will fall to up to 90% off in early January.

Target After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Dec. 18: 70% off limited items (Wondershop) at certain stores (Shop the sale here.)
Dec. 26: 50% off a wider variety of holiday items
Jan. 1 and later: 75% - 90% off what's left

3. Hobby Lobby Christmas Clearance Schedule

Hobby Lobby marks down Christmas decor from September to January each year. The Hobby Lobby Christmas clearance discounts started in 2024 at 50% off on Sept. 1, 2024, (with deals on garlands, stockings, wreaths, and lights), and then hit 60% off on Dec. 15. Christmas clearance is still sitting at 60% as of Dec. 27.

The first week of January is actually the best time to buy Christmas items from Hobby Lobby. All the leftover decor, tableware, trees, florals, crafts, lights, and more are up to 90% off starting Jan. 1. The best things to shop in this clearance sale are ornaments, garland, bows and ribbon, and holiday floral.

Related: Learn more about Hobby Lobby's year-round sale schedule.

Hobby Lobby After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Sept. 1: 50% off (early clearance).
Dec. 15: 60% off. (Shop the sale here.)
Jan. 1: 90% off

4. Walgreens Christmas Clearance Schedule

Walgreens clearance hit 50% off on Dec. 26, in stores and in their clearance section online. We're still seeing discounts on candy, popcorn tins, Soap & Glory gift sets, holiday gift bags, holiday gift tags, and more.

After that, you can expect 70% off around Jan. 5, 2025. Then score up to 90% off by Jan. 11. We’ve noticed that clearance dates and discount amounts vary, so your local store might not be on this exact schedule, but we think you can expect the same discounts at most stores the same weeks in late December and into early January.

You’ll find excellent deals on wrapping paper, bows, and Christmas candy. Also keep an eye out for small decor items and string lights.

Walgreens After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Dec. 26: 50% off (Shop the sale here.)
Jan. 5: 70% off
Jan. 11: 90% off

5. Lowe’s Christmas Clearance Schedule

As of Dec. 27, Lowe's online clearance section and stores are offering 75% off a variety of trees, lights, garlands, and yard decor. Stores will be offering the coveted 90% off in the coming days, but expect selection to vary.

Lowe’s first came out with 50% off Dec. 9, on select pre-lit trees and holiday lights online and in stores. It then turned up the discounts on those same items to 75% off on Dec. 19 (see our favorite Lowe's holiday clearance deals).

Lowe’s After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Dec. 9: 50% off
Dec. 19: 75% off (Shop the sale here.)
Dec. 24 into January: 75% - 90% off

6. Michaels Christmas Clearance Schedule

The Michaels Christmas clearance hit the stores and website early in December this year, starting at 60% off Ashland Christmas items. Discounts hit up to 70% off on Dec. 20 (and are still there as of Dec. 27), for artificial trees and more holiday items. We see a similar early sale every year, and it leads into the Michaels after-Christmas clearance schedule. Right after Christmas, we expect to see prices up to 80% off, with 90% off deals hitting as late as February on whatever's left.

Michaels After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Dec. 9: 60% off
Dec. 20: 70% off
Dec. 26: 70% off (Shop the sale here.)
Feb. 24: 90% off

7. Home Depot Christmas Clearance Schedule

Home Depot clearance usually begins right after Christmas (up to 50% off last year), but we saw 50% off clearance early this year, on Dec. 20. Online clearance is still at 50% off as of Dec. 26, but check stores for bigger discounts as the near year approaches.

Home Depot After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Dec. 20: 50% off (Shop the sale here.)
Dec. 26 into January: 50% - 75% off

8. Kohl’s After-Christmas Sale Schedule

Kohl’s started discounting winter apparel right after Christmas this year, and we're seeing 30% - 70% off online and in stores. Many seasonal items are available as part of the Kohl's End-of-Season Event (see our favorite End-of-Season Event finds). We found holiday food storage containers, candles, and a 7.5-foot artificial tree at 50% off.

While you're shopping, know this: You can get $10 in Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend through Dec. 29.

Here’s some advice. If you see an item you want on Dec. 26, it’s not worth waiting until mid-January for the bigger discount. So few items make it to that 80% off point that you’re sure to miss out on some great deals by waiting.

Kohl’s After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Dec. 26: 30% - 70% off, plus earn Kohl’s Cash (Shop the sale here.)
Jan. 14: 80% off (limited selection)

9. CVS Christmas Clearance Sale Schedule

We’re seeing CVS offer 50% off Christmas candy, decor, and more right after Christmas, but selection varies by store. You’ll spot CVS deals on chocolates, gift bags, lights, cards, gift boxes, and stocking stuffers.

The discounts get even deeper in January. We predict 75% off clearance on Christmas decor and candy to begin around Jan. 10, followed by 90% off (on whatever's left) by Jan 19, 2024.

CVS After-Christmas Clearance Dates

Dec. 26: 50% off
Jan. 10: 75% off
Jan 19: 90% off

Keep saving with these other after-Christmas sales and winter clearance events.

Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale

This sale runs a few weeks and started Dec. 26. You can find up to 75% off candles, hand soaps, body washes, and more, and get even better deals than on Candle Day. Here's how to make sure you're hitting 75% off during the Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Winter Coat Clearance

Traditionally you’ll find winter boots clearance, plus up to 75% off outerwear, snow pants, ski gear, and more. Dick’s Sporting Goods usually runs this weekend winter sale in January.

Nordstrom Rack’s Clear the Rack Event

Save 50% – 75% on top clothing brands with Nordstrom Rack’s Clear the Rack sale. This event happens about once every two months, and the winter one runs through Jan. 2 this year. See our advice for shopping the Nordstrom Clear the Rack.

REI Winter Clearance Event

The best time to find discounts at REI is in January and February, when you can shop REI’s Winter Clearance Sale for up to 50% off. We’ve found The North Face women’s outwear for half off the original prices.

Kohl’s Winter Boot Clearance

In January and February, Kohl’s offers a winter boot clearance with sale prices that reach 40% off — plus a promo code to get you an additional 20% off your purchase.

The Children’s Place Clearance

The Children’s Place typically runs a clearance event in February. Shop it when you see 75% off the entire site. Since inventories grow scarcer the longer you wait, plan to hop on these deals right when the sale goes live.

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