Yes, TK Maxx is generally open on Boxing Day, offering shoppers an opportunity to find, bargain-priced, designer goods. While they often maintain their usual, year-round discount pricing rather than a specific, "extra" sale, the stores are active with high stock levels for post-Christmas shopping.
Yes, TK Maxx is generally open on Boxing Day (December 26th) in the UK, often with slightly reduced hours compared to regular days, as part of their big sales events, though it's always best to check your local store's specific hours as they can vary by location, with some online posts showing them opening at 9 or 10 AM.
One way to work off the festive period is to head to the shops for Boxing Day sales, and one retailer, TK Maxx, is known for offering great bargains. Eager bargain hunters flood in, desperate and eagle-eyed, ready to snap up designer goods at knocked-off prices.
Yes, many stores in the UK are open on Boxing Day (December 26th), but often with shorter, reduced hours, functioning more like a Sunday or bank holiday; however, a growing number of major retailers like Aldi, Lidl, and M&S are closing to give staff a break, so checking store locators online is essential to avoid a wasted trip. Supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury's usually operate, while high-street fashion stores often launch big sales, with Primark being a popular destination, though expect long queues.
The closure of most M&S stores on Boxing Day started as a “thank you” after workers put in long hours during the pandemic, and covered staff in stores and head office as well as the group's distribution centre in Castle Donington, Leicestershire.
Many major UK retailers participate in Boxing Day sales, including Amazon, Argos, ASOS, Boots, Currys, John Lewis, and M&S, offering significant discounts on tech, fashion, beauty, and homeware, though some, like Aldi, Lidl, Next, and most John Lewis stores, often remain closed or have limited hours, so checking specific store times is crucial.
Yes, Primark, the major UK fashion retailer, does typically open on Boxing Day (December 26th) for its big post-Christmas sales, though with shortened hours compared to regular days, so shoppers need to check their local store times on the Primark website for exact opening and closing times as these can vary significantly by location.
No, TK Maxx doesn't offer direct in-store or online discounts for Blue Light Card holders, but you can get exclusive e-vouchers with a bonus (like 6% extra) through third-party discount sites linked to Blue Light Card, which you then spend at TK Maxx. You buy these discounted gift cards/e-vouchers on platforms like Health Service Discounts, and they work both online at tkmaxx.com and in-store.
The best Boxing Day sales are found at major online and high-street retailers in the UK, Canada, Australia, and NZ, with top spots including Amazon, Argos, Currys, John Lewis, M&S, ASOS, Next, and Zara, offering huge discounts (up to 70%+) on fashion, tech, beauty, and homeware to clear Christmas stock, though online shopping is often best to avoid crowds.
Can you locate products for me? Thousands of new items arrive weekly in every TK Maxx store. Not only does this mean more choice for you, it also means that no two TK Maxx stores are the same as the merchandise varies enormously from store to store and week to week.
TJ Maxx's sister stores, all owned by TJX Companies, include Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and HomeSense (US/Canada), plus TK Maxx (Europe/Australia) and Winners (Canada) internationally, sharing a similar off-price model for apparel, home goods, and more, with Marshalls focusing on family footwear and Sierra on outdoor gear.
In fact, studies indicate that about 36% of products see lower prices during Boxing Day compared to Black Friday's offerings. Only around 16% are cheaper on Black Friday itself; most items fall somewhere in between. For tech enthusiasts looking for gadgets like smartphones or laptops, timing is everything.
Zara's Boxing Day sale is, without a doubt, one of the best on the high street and one of the most highly anticipated, too. Its Black Friday sale at the end of November was a massive hit, with up to 40% off womenswear.
Yes, Tesco is generally open on Boxing Day in the UK, but with reduced hours compared to normal, with most large stores open 9 am to 6 pm, and Express stores usually 9 am to 7 pm, though it's always best to check your local store's specific times as they can vary slightly.
Boxing Day: If you find gift cards in your stocking, don't sleep on Boxing Day. It's when retailers are trying to offload inventory before the new year. (Even better to shop if the government reinstates the GST/HST break from last year—fingers crossed.)
No, B&M stores are generally not shut on Boxing Day; they typically open with reduced hours, often from 8 am to 6 pm, unlike some other retailers like Home Bargains or Aldi that close for the day. However, opening times vary by location, so it's always best to check your specific store's hours on the B&M stores website.
ALDI UK Aldi stores are consistently closed on Boxing Day (December 26th) across the UK to give staff a break, reopening on December 27th, so you'll need to check their official store finder for specific local holiday hours around Christmas and New Year's.
History. In 1976, TJ Maxx was founded in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States, by Bernard Cammarata. The first international store opened in Bristol, UK, in 1994. The company modified the name to TK Maxx to avoid confusion with the unrelated British retail chain T. J. Hughes.
