All the After-Christmas Clearance Schedules You Need This Year

It’s beginning to look a lot like clearance. Yes, you heard that right! After-Christmas clearance sales offer mega discounts on holiday decor, gifts, toys, and so much more. So if you thought the holiday shopping season ended on Christmas Eve, think again. You won’t find deals like these any other time of year, and the discounts get better and better until everything’s gone.

When do Christmas clearance sales start? Each store has a different after-Christmas clearance schedule, so it helps to know what you’re getting into ahead of time. We’ve got all the Christmas clearance schedules for your favorite stores right here, plus what to look for and when to make your move.

When you shop for after-Christmas discounts and stop by all the best winter clearance sales, your combined savings skyrocket. If you want in on all the best clearance steals, download The Krazy Coupon Lady app and set up deal alerts for “Clearance.”

Looking for holiday clearance sales beyond Christmas? We have all the details in our complete guide to after-holiday clearance schedules.

 

What are the After-Christmas clearance markdowns right now?

• Walmart: 75% off Christmas Clearance online and in stores
• Target: Up to 90% off Holiday Clearance in stores
• Hobby Lobby: 90% off Christmas Clearance in stores
• Michaels: Up to 70% off the Mega Clearance Event online and in stores
• Home Depot: Up to 75% off select holiday decor in stores and online
• Lowe’s: 75% off Christmas Clearance online and in stores
• Kohl’s: Up to 70% off clearance and up to 50% off closeout deals
• Macy’s: Up to 80% off Christmas Clearance online and in stores
• JCPenney: Up to 80% off Christmas Clearance, plus an extra 25% off online and in stores
• Bath & Body Works: 50% – 75% off the Semi-Annual Sale
• Walgreens: 60% off Christmas Clearance in stores
• CVS: 75% off Christmas Clearance in stores
• Rite Aid: 75% off Christmas Clearance and 50% off food and candy in stores

 

Walmart Christmas Clearance

Walmart after-Christmas clearance started on Dec. 26.

The Walmart Christmas clearance deals started the day after Christmas — on Dec. 26 in stores and online.

Once Walmart Christmas clearance hits 50% off, it climbs to 75% off less than a week later. Then around Jan. 8 – 11, clearance discounts hit 90% off.

Holiday clearance purchases don’t usually qualify for free in-store pickup at Walmart, so you may have to get online orders shipped. Walmart’s free shipping minimum is $35 (or you can get free shipping all the time as a Walmart+ member).

 

Look for deals on holiday decor, toys, books, and leftover gifts in Walmart’s after-Christmas clearance.

In 2022, we saw Christmas lights for just $0.81, ornament sets for just $2, and a 4-pack of mini waffle makers for just $10 ($2.50 each). You can also plan for deep discounts on Christmas books for kids — a bunch of them were under $2 last year.

 

Walmart after-Christmas deals to shop now:

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Target Christmas Clearance

Target after-Christmas clearance started Dec. 14 in stores.

Target typically starts clearance markdowns the day after Christmas, with select clearance prices available on Target.com the same day. But in 2022, they started the 30% clearance markdowns as early as Dec. 14.

Target’s Christmas clearance schedule has a pattern — discounts jump from 30% to 50% to 70% (depending on the category), then max out at 90% off. But by the time that happens, most of the popular items (aka the best items) are gone. Food items and candy start at 30% off and max out at 70% off.

But in 2022, Target started their Christmas clearance at 70% off on Dec. 26, then bumped it up to 90% off on Jan. 4. So it’s worth looking for deals the day after Christmas either way, but you may or may not have to wait for bigger savings. Also, when and how fast the markdowns jump depends on store inventory and can vary by location.

After-Christmas deals on toys started as early as Dec. 27 with the arrival of the Target semi-annual toy clearance sale.

 

Look for beauty gift sets, artificial trees, holiday decor, and PJ sets in Target’s after-Christmas clearance.

We’ve seen deep discounts on Christmas clearance items, like artificial trees, indoor holiday decor, flannel PJs, and more. I’m talking holiday books as low as $1.42, gift wrap as low as $0.28, and holiday advent calendars and candles under $3. We even found a 7.5-foot artificial pre-lit tree for $67.50 (reg. $225) last year.

 

Target after-Christmas deals to shop now:

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Hobby Lobby Christmas Clearance

Hobby Lobby Christmas clearance actually started way before Dec. 25.

Hobby Lobby marks down Christmas decor, trees, tableware, crafts, and more way before Christmas clearance sales come to mind. However, the best deals don’t hit until after Christmas.

Christmas discounts start at 50% off in early October and hit 60% off by the end of the month. The 60% off held steady through November, then jumped to 70% off in the second week of December. After Dec. 25, Hobby Lobby’s Christmas clearance climbed to 75% off before reaching a high of 90% off the first week of January.

 

Look for indoor holiday decor, tableware, and ornaments in Hobby Lobby’s after-Christmas Clearance.

We found holiday signs for $0.60, Christmas doormats for $3, and stockings for just $1.20 in Hobby Lobby’s Christmas clearance last year. We also found a ceramic angel for $5 (reg. $49.99) and a rotating Christmas tree stand for $6 (reg. $59.99).

You can also check Hobby Lobby’s online clearance selection, but you’ll have to pay for shipping, and it isn’t exactly cheap. Hobby Lobby’s shipping charges start at $7.95 for orders up to $15, but the more you spend, the more you’ll pay for shipping.

Dive into all our best savings tips with these Hobby Lobby sale hacks.

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Michaels Christmas Clearance

Michaels after-Christmas clearance started Dec. 26 in stores and online.

Michaels started marking down Christmas clearance on Dec. 26 in stores and online at Michaels.com. Discounts started at 60%, but last year, Michaels started their Mega Clearance Event in stores and online with discounts up to 80% off the bat.

By mid-to-late January, Christmas clearance hits 90% off, and that’s where the best deals are.

 

Look for $5 clearance grab bags, gift wrap, ribbon, wreaths, and garland in Michaels after-Christmas clearance.

The $5 clearance grab bags are the best part of Michaels’ after-Christmas clearance. Last year, we scored over $227 worth of products for only $5 at Michaels. Our grab bag included a Christmas throw pillow, sticker books, holiday storage, Elmer’s color-changing glue, and a 444-piece embellishment box — all for just $5.

On top of the grab bags, you’ll find gift wrap rolls for $0.50, ornaments for $0.39, and Christmas wreaths and garland for as low as $2 at Michaels.

See all the best Michaels deals you can get right now.

 

Home Depot Christmas Clearance

The Home Depot Christmas clearance started early — Dec. 22 in stores and online.

Home Depot’s clearance started just a few days before Christmas, both in stores and online at HomeDepot.com. Discounts usually jump from 50% to 70%, then up to 90% if supplies last, but the timing of it all varies by store location.

If and when Home Depot’s Christmas clearance hits 90% off in January, the pickings are sure to be slim. The best strategy is to shop early for the widest selection.

 

Look for artificial trees, Christmas lights, and holiday inflatables in Home Depot’s after-Christmas clearance.

Artificial Christmas trees are definitely the best things to buy during Home Depot’s Christmas clearance, but you’ll find other holiday-related items for up to 50% off, too. We’ve seen artificial trees for $5, and 8-foot holiday inflatables for just $34. Last year, we spotted a 3-foot Yoda inflatable for just $7.50 (reg. $29.98).

See all the best Home Depot deals you can get right now.

 

Lowe’s Christmas Clearance

Lowe’s Christmas clearance started before Christmas, around Dec. 15.

In 2022, Lowe’s dropped up to 75% off select Christmas clearance on Dec. 15, so start looking for clearance deals as soon as December rolls around. Lowe’s usually starts marking down items one week before Christmas, in stores and online at Lowes.com.

Even though holiday decor, ornaments, and lights were already 75% off at Lowe’s by mid-December, past trends tell us the discounts could get better. You may see select Christmas clearance items hit up to 90% off after Christmas and into January, but the longer you wait, the less you’ll have to choose from.

 

Look for outdoor Christmas decor and holiday storage in Lowe’s after-Christmas clearance.

After-Christmas clearance is a great time to stock up on holiday storage totes at Lowe’s, specifically those red and green ones that get mega markdowns after the holiday. You’ll also find huge savings on outdoor holiday decor and lights, especially after Dec. 25.

See all the best Lowe’s deals you can get right now.

 

Kohl’s Christmas Clearance

Kohl’s after-Christmas clearance started Dec. 26 in stores, but online deals happened earlier.

Kohl’s Christmas clearance is kind of all over the place, and it isn’t always specific to holiday items. We’ve seen clearance deals start up to two weeks before Christmas at 60% – 70% off online at Kohls.com. However, always plan to shop the best Christmas clearance deals in stores starting Dec. 26.

In 2022, we saw 70% off clearance in stores the day after Christmas, plus up to 50% off closeout deals. But keep an eye out for bigger discounts in January. Last year, Kohl’s Christmas clearance hit 80% off on Jan. 4, but sometimes it doesn’t come until the middle of the month.

 

Look for holiday decor, storage, jewelry, socks, and ugly Christmas sweaters in Kohl’s after-Christmas clearance.

Kohl’s starts marking down holiday storage even before Christmas, so the deals only get better if supplies last. On Dec. 26, 2022, Whitmor Holiday Storage was marked down to 50% off.

Some of the best deals we saw last year were Christmas earring sets under $5, ugly Christmas sweaters under $10, and 12 Days of Socks for just $6.99. There were also a bunch of fun puzzles for 50% off.

Keep in mind, you can stack Kohl’s coupons and promo codes on top of clearance prices. Last year, I used a 15% off Kohl’s coupon code on a clearance Christmas tree storage bag, which was on sale for $15 (reg. $30). With the coupon, it was just $10 with free in-store pickup!

 

Kohl’s after-Christmas deals to shop now:

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Macy’s Christmas Clearance

Macy’s after-Christmas clearance started Dec. 26 in stores and online.

Macy’s after-Christmas clearance always starts on Dec. 26 with at least 50% off in stores and online at Macys.com.

Macy’s clearance discounts vary by department, so some markdowns happen before others. If supplies last, you can expect Christmas clearance to reach up to 80% off, but that’s likely the highest discount you’ll see. However, Macy’s usually sweetens the deal with an online coupon code for an extra 15% – 20% off clearance prices, so keep your eyes peeled for an opportunity to save more.

 

Look for indoor holiday decor, gourmet food gifts, holiday beauty sets, and toys in Macy’s after-Christmas sale.

Macy’s famously marks down name-brand beauty gift sets during their after-Christmas clearance, and you can grab a bunch of them for half off when the sale hits. However, last year’s sale also had ornaments and Christmas tableware for 70% off, candy and gourmet food gifts for 75% off, and a pretty solid toy clearance in January. We found Disney, Play-Doh, and Barbie toys for 50% off during the last sale.

 

Macy’s after-Christmas deals to shop now:

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JCPenney Christmas Clearance

JCPenney’s Christmas clearance started the second week of December.

You can start picking through JCPenney’s Christmas clearance early, both in stores and online, at JCPenney.com. Clearance markdowns start about a week or two before Christmas, with discounts starting at 60%.

In 2022, JCPenney started their Christmas tree clearance earlier than ever (Dec. 7), with select items up to 75% off! But if the past tells us anything, you can expect even better deals and a wider selection of items immediately after Christmas. Even more clearance discounts pop up throughout the whole month of January.

JCPenney is another retailer that likes to throw out extra discounts on Christmas clearance, so watch for promos and coupon codes as the sale progresses. Last year, they offered a coupon for an extra 30% off purchases over $75.

 

Look for holiday decor, beauty sets, bedding, baby clothes, and apparel in JCPenney’s after-Christmas clearance.

JCPenney doesn’t just mark down holiday decor after Christmas. Basically, EVERYTHING gets marked down — from name-brand apparel to boots and bedding sets. But to narrow your search, keep an eye out for these items:

• Beauty Gift Sets as low as $7.50
• Board Games as low as $8.99
• Carter’s Baby Clothing for under $3
• Wallets & Handbags under $10
• Nike & Adidas Clothing under $7

See all the best JCPenney deals you can get right now.

 

Bath & Body Works Christmas Clearance

Bath & Body Works’ after-Christmas clearance started Dec. 26 in stores and online.

There’s not an official Bath & Body Works Christmas clearance sale — it’s actually known as their Semi-Annual Sale, which always starts the day after Christmas and lasts for three weeks. You can shop these deals in stores and online at BathandBodyWorks.com.

All of Bath & Body Works’ seasonal scents go on sale for 75% off, and that’s the max discount you’ll see. Be sure to shop early for the best selection.

 

Look for body care, 3-wick candles, hand soap, Wallflowers, Aromatherapy, and men’s products at Bath & Body Works.

Even though candles go on clearance, prices are actually better during Bath & Body Works Candle Day Sale. You’ll get a great deal on everything else, especially if you shop in-store. Online sale prices aren’t as good during the Semi-Annual Sale, plus you’ll have to pay for shipping.

See all the best Bath & Body Works deals you can get right now.

 

Walgreens Christmas Clearance

Walgreens after-Christmas clearance started Dec. 26 in stores only.

Walgreens and other drugstores typically stick to a very standard Christmas clearance schedule – discounts start at 50% on Dec. 26 — then jump to 70% — then tap out at 90% off, if supplies last.

Our best advice is to shop during the sweet spot when discounts hit 70%, and there’s still a decent selection of items left to pick from.

 

Look for holiday trinkets, beauty sets, makeup, and candy in Walgreens after-Christmas clearance.

All holiday chocolates and candies go on sale for 50% off at Walgreens, but the clearance deals don’t stop there. You’ll find a bunch of holiday decor and trinkets for dirt cheap, like $0.40 gift ribbon and tissue paper and holiday card sets for $3.

But the best after-Christmas deals at Walgreens are on beauty gift sets and makeup. Last year, we found $1 nail sets and bubble bath, $5 Axe and Dollar Shave Club sets, $5 fragrance sets, and makeup for as low as $2.50.

See all the best Walgreens deals you can get right now.

 

 

CVS Christmas Clearance

CVS after-Christmas clearance started Dec. 26 in stores only.

The CVS Christmas clearance is similar to Walgreens, but when it comes to that second markdown, you’ll find discounts up to 75% instead of 70%. You can start shopping for CVS Christmas clearance deals in-store on Dec. 26.

By mid-January, Christmas cards, ornaments, and other holiday products reach up to 90% off.

 

Look for holiday jewelry, chocolates, coloring books, and gift wrap in CVS after-Christmas clearance.

Last year, Claire’s holiday jewelry was 75% off the day after Christmas, and these items sold fast. By early January, CVS shelves were full of holiday clearance items, like gourmet chocolate boxes from Ferrero Rocher and Lindt for less than $3, Christmas coloring books for $0.50, and holiday candles for $3.99. We also found a 4-pack of gift wrap for $0.80 (so just $0.20 per roll).

See the best CVS deals you can get right now.

 

Rite Aid Christmas Clearance

Rite Aid after-Christmas clearance started Dec. 26 in stores only.

If you’re planning to hit all the drugstores for after-Christmas steals, be sure to stop by Rite Aid first. Rite Aid started their Christmas clearance in stores on Dec. 26 with an opening discount of 75%.

By the start of the New Year, whatever’s leftover gets bumped to 90% off.

 

Look for holiday ornaments, tabletop decor, pre-lit trees, and gift wrap in Rite Aid’s after-Christmas clearance.

Last year’s sale came through with $0.74 ornaments, $3 Christmas signs and tabletop decor, poinsettias for $2.50, and deluxe gift wrap for $1.99.

One of the best deals we saw at Rite Aid was a 6-foot pre-lit Christmas tree for just $19.99 (reg. $79.99).

See all the best Rite Aid deals you can get right now.

 

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