As the last of the mince pies are finished and the decorations come down, a different kind of festive spirit emerges: the thrill of the post-Christmas sale. For savvy shoppers who resisted the Black Friday frenzy, this period offers a golden opportunity to snag coveted items at significantly reduced prices.
Why the Sales Continue After Christmas
Retailers are highly motivated to clear their shelves in the final days of the year. Seasonal stock, from Christmas decorations to winter apparel, loses its immediate appeal. Furthermore, with major tech expos like CES in January heralding new models, current electronics quickly become last year's news, prompting significant price cuts. This creates a perfect storm of value for consumers seeking quality products at a fraction of their original cost.
Our editorial team has curated a selection of the very best deals across eight popular categories, focusing on products tested and recommended by our experts throughout the year.
Top Picks Across Key Categories
MasterClass leads the subscription offers, with its monthly fee reduced to $6 from $10. This provides access to video lessons from luminaries like Malcolm Gladwell and James Cameron.
In the home category, the Canopy Showerhead Filter, a tester's favourite for improving skin and hair by removing chemicals, is now $99, down from $150.
For tech enthusiasts, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a standout, offering 4K streaming in a discreet device for just $19, half its usual $39.99 price on Amazon.
Sleep seekers should note the Mzoo Luxury Sleep Mask, our year-round bestseller, is now $29.99 (was $39.99). Testers praised it as the 'Goldilocks' of masks for its comfort and light-blocking prowess.
Fashion, Kitchen and Travel Bargains
The kitchen category features the beloved Le Creuset Signature Petite Cocotte, ideal for small dishes, now $21.96 at Sur La Table. For food storage, the Anyday Two-Cup Glass Round Dish Multipack is discounted to $32.
Travellers can find the compact Anker Nano Travel Power Adapter for $19.99, while a four-pack of Apple AirTags for tracking luggage is $64.98 on Amazon. The Away Softside Bigger Carry-On suitcase is also 30% off at $171.
Fashion deals include the highly-rated Aritzia Super Puff coat, reduced to $175, and Birkenstock shearling clogs now under $150.
Wellness and Home Entertainment Deals
For wellbeing, an annual Headspace subscription is $48.99, perfect for a mindful start to the new year. Fitness fans can find Nike Metcon sneakers discounted in-cart to $116.25.
Streaming bundles are also discounted. The Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited bundle is $29.99 monthly for a year. For a shorter commitment, the DirecTV Entertainment bundle is $49.99 for one month.
These sales represent a limited-time chance to purchase high-quality, expert-approved items at their lowest prices. Whether you're upgrading your home, wardrobe, or tech, or investing in your wellness, now is the moment to reward yourself with what you truly wanted for Christmas.
