After-Christmas clearance 2026: what stores have announced
After-Christmas clearance 2026: what stores have announced so far, what usually goes on clearance, and what to check before you buy.
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By Sloane Glitchford, Founder. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Christmas is Friday, December 25, 2026, so the day after Christmas is Saturday, December 26. This page covers after-Christmas clearance: what stores have actually announced, and what to check before you count on a markdown. As of Nov 2, 2026, no store we track has published its after-Christmas clearance dates, so we don't list any. We'll update this page when stores announce.
What stores have announced so far
- Best Buy: a Last-Minute Savings Event runs Dec. 18-24, before Christmas. Best Buy hasn't announced an after-Christmas sale. Source: Best Buy 2026 holiday calendar, read Nov 2, 2026, 08:58 UTC.
- Everyone else: no after-Christmas dates announced yet. For holiday sale dates by store, see Black Friday 2026 dates by store.
Christmas decor, trees and lights
Christmas decorations, artificial trees, lights and wrapping paper are the usual after-Christmas clearance items, but stores don't publish schedules and timing varies by location. For tree prices before the holiday, see Christmas tree deals.
Returns and gift exchanges
Some stores have stricter rules for holiday decor and seasonal items than for everything else. Check the store's policy before you buy clearance you might want to return; see holiday return policies 2026.
Tips for after-Christmas clearance
- Check the register or app price. Not every item gets a new sticker.
- Selection vs price. The first markdown has the best selection; deeper markdowns usually mean less to choose from.
- Stores vary. The same chain can mark down at different times in different stores.
Buying after-Christmas clearance to resell? See what to check before you resell after Black Friday and post-holiday clearance.
More clearance guides
See after-Halloween clearance 2026, Walmart hidden clearance, Kohl's clearance and the yellow sticker and the best clearance deals online. Store dates: Black Friday 2026 dates by store and holiday return policies 2026.
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Quick answers
When does after-Christmas clearance start in 2026?
Christmas is Friday, December 25, 2026, so the day after is Saturday, December 26. As of Nov 2, 2026, no store we track has announced its after-Christmas clearance dates, and we don't list unannounced dates.
Does Best Buy have an after-Christmas sale in 2026?
Best Buy's 2026 holiday calendar lists a Last-Minute Savings Event for Dec. 18-24, before Christmas. It doesn't list an after-Christmas sale (read Nov 2, 2026).
What goes on clearance after Christmas?
Usually Christmas decorations, artificial trees, lights and wrapping paper, but stores don't publish schedules and timing varies by location.