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.
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, shop when sales hit 50% - 75% off. If you’re just looking to grab low prices (and are flexible about what you get), wait until early January to save the most. But as prices continue to drop, inventory starts to drop too. 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 Walmart deals and Target deals in the days after Christmas to see the best discounts our team is sourcing in real time. And check out our Amazon deals, because Amazon is known for copy-catting other retailers' prices during their big sales.
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Walmart Christmas Clearance Schedule
Target Christmas Clearance Schedule
Hobby Lobby Christmas Clearance Schedule
Walgreens Christmas Clearance Schedule
Lowe’s Christmas Clearance Schedule
Michaels Christmas Clearance Schedule
Home Depot Christmas Clearance Schedule
Kohl’s After-Christmas Sale Schedule
CVS Christmas Clearance Sale Schedule
1. Walmart Christmas Clearance Schedule
On Dec. 26, stores started marking down holiday clearance items, and it's safe to say holiday clearance is in full swing. Shop our favorite Walmart Christmas Clearance finds. We're seeing 50% - 75% off as of Dec. 30, but selection varies by store.
With Walmart’s already low prices, 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.
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Holiday pajamas
Holiday beauty sets
Candles in seasonal scents
String lights
Walmart After-Christmas Clearance Dates
Dec. 23: 20% - 70% off (early clearance, select items in stores only).
Dec. 26: 50% off
Jan. 1: 75% off
2. Target Christmas Clearance Schedule
Like clockwork, Target offered 50% off holiday clearance on Dec. 26, and we're seeing 90% off at some stores as of Dec. 30. However, some Targets have begun selling clearance items off to salvage, so you might not find 90% off at your nearest store.
Target threw us a curveball in 2024 when it came to early Christmas clearance deals. 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.
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Wrapping paper
Holiday food, snacks, and candy
Seasonal decor
Toy clearance sale (started Dec. 26, runs until Jan. 11); toys are up to 50% off.
Target After-Christmas Clearance Dates
Dec. 18: 70% off limited items (Wondershop) at certain stores (Shop the sale here.)
Dec. 26-Jan. 1: 50% off to 70% off a wider variety of holiday items
Jan. 1 and later: Up to 90% off what's left
3. Hobby Lobby Christmas Clearance Schedule
Update: Christmas clearance at Hobby Lobby is still sitting at 70% off as of Jan. 1. We expected 90% off today, but now we're hoping to see it Jan. 2.
Hobby Lobby marks down Christmas decor from September to January each year. The Hobby Lobby Christmas clearance discounts actually started in 2024 at 50% off, back on Sept. 1, 2024.
Related: Learn more about Hobby Lobby's year-round sale schedule.
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Garlands
Crafts
Grinch statues
Ornaments
Stockings
Holiday drinkware
Hobby Lobby After-Christmas Clearance Dates
Sept. 1: 50% off (early clearance).
Dec. 15: 60% off.
Dec. 29: 70% off. (Shop the sale here.)
Jan. 2 (predicted): 90% off
4. Walgreens Christmas Clearance Schedule
Walgreens clearance hit 50% off on Dec. 26, in stores and in their clearance section online.
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.
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Candy
Stocking stuffers
Soap & Glory gift sets
Holiday snack tins
Gift bags and tags
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. 30, Lowe's online clearance section and stores are offering 75% off. We expect to see up to 90% off in early January on what's left.
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).
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Artificial trees
Lights
Garlands
Yard decor
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
Discounts hit up to 70% off on Dec. 20 (and are still there as of Dec. 30). Early in the New Year, we expect to see prices up to 80% off, with 90% off deals hitting as late as February on whatever's left.
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Artificial trees
Sprinkle Shop decor
Garlands
Table top decor
Nutcrackers
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 holiday clearance is still at 50% off as of Dec. 30 online and in stores (expect in-store selection to vary). Discounts will increase as we get into January. Expect up to 75% off.
Home Depot came out with some early holiday clearance deals in 2024, and we saw 50% off on select items on Dec. 20.
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Artificial trees
Yard decorations
String lights
Home Depot After-Christmas Clearance Dates
Dec. 20: 50% off
Dec. 26 into January: 50% - 75% off. (Shop the sale here.)
8. Kohl’s After-Christmas Sale Schedule
Many seasonal decor items are available as part of the Kohl's End-of-Season Event (see our favorite End-of-Season Event finds), which you can shop online and in stores.
Don't forget about your Kohl's Cash. Any Kohl's Cash you earned Dec. 15 - 24 is redeemable until Jan. 1.
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.
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Holiday food storage containers
Candles
Artificial trees
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 up to 50% off Christmas candy, decor, and more right after Christmas, but selection varies by store.
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.
The Best Holiday Clearance to Buy
Chocolates and candy
Holiday snack tins
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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