Boxing Day 2023 sale predictions and closures - Boots, M&S, Currys and more

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One of the best things about the Christmas period is not all the gifts you'll receive, but the Boxing Day sales.While you may have spent the entire month of December battling long queues on the high street and online to get in all your Christmas gifts, you're never too tired to do it all over again the very next day on December 26.Similar to Black Friday, Boxing Day is usually another busy period for many major retailers, as they often slash their prices to offer shoppers some epic bargains across homeware, clothing, tech and much more.Of course, the last few years have seen a shift to online sales, as quite a few stores have chosen to keep their doors closed for an extra day during the festive season to allow staff members extra time with their loved ones.While we still have some time before any major retailers announce the exact details of their Boxing Day sales, we have provided some predictions based on what happened in previous years.

We will update this with all the confirmed details when we can. With the Boxing Day sales becoming a regular occurrence every December 26, you'd be forgiven for not being fully aware of its origins.

Originating during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 1800's, the name does, surprisingly, have something to do with boxes, though not much to do with the deals and discounts it has become known for.

The name comes from when Queen Victoria and the wealthier population of the UK would box up gifts for their maids, servants and housekeepers who were also given that one day off to spend with their loved ones.The church also played a part in the creation of one of the biggest shopping events in history, as they would hand out the money that had been collected throughout the year to those in