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Exact dates to shop and cut the cost of Christmas this year – from bargain advent calendars to turkey discounts

How you can save throughout the festive season, from Black Friday to the Boxing Day sales

IT may be more of a tight Christmas than a white Christmas this year, with two-thirds of families cutting back on festive spending.

Gift budgets have been slashed by an average of ten per cent and food spending at pubs and restaurants will be down by a third.

Here's how you can save on every day up to Christmas
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Here's how you can save on every day up to ChristmasCredit: Shutterstock

But you can still eat, drink and be merry.

Use our Countdown to Christmas calendar to show you how to save on each day.

Friday, Nov 24: BLACK FRIDAY

Find top offers on Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year
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Find top offers on Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the yearCredit: Supplied

BLACK Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, with deals offering up to 80 per cent off.

Retailers are worried that shoppers will be spending less this year, so we can expect some mega deals.

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Use pricerunner.com to find top offers.

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Best Black Friday Deals 2023

BLACK Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching! Here are our top picks from the sales:

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  1. Oodie Hooded Blanket, £35.60 (save £53) -
  2. Simba Mattress: save up to 55% -
  3. Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machine, £44.99 (save £105.95) -
  4. Amazon 55-inch Fire TV, £149.99 (save £400 with Prime) -
  5. Pandora Advent Calendar, £280 (save £70) -
  6. Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (lowest price ever) -
  7. Shop kids toys at 30% off at shopDisney -
  8. L'OR Coffee Machine Bundle, £59 (save £105) -
  9. Gymshark Elevate Leggings, from £28.80 with code NEWS20 -
  10. Emma Mattress: up to 65% off w/ code THESUN -
  11. The White Company Seychelles Candle, £17.60 (was £22) -
  12. Refurbished Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, £167.99 (save £162) -
  13. Tatcha The Dewy Skin, £50.25 (save £16.75) -
  14. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Duo, £79 (was £158) -
  15. Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, £21.99 (save £13) -
  16. Xbox Series S – Starter Bundle, £189 (save 24%) -
  17. eufy Robot Vacuum Cleaner, £99.99 (save 47%) -
  18. Lovehoney, up to 60% off and extra 3% w/ code VBBF -

Shop the sales:

  • Amazon -
  • John Lewis -

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Monday, Nov 27: CYBER MONDAY

Deals are usually even better on Cyber Monday
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Deals are usually even better on Cyber MondayCredit: Shutterstock

CYBER Monday sees many stores reduce prices even further.

If your wanted item is still in stock at the end of Black Friday, check back today to see if it’s now even cheaper.

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Tuesday, Nov 28: PAY DAY

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This is often the last pay day before the 25thCredit: Getty

FOR many, this is the last pay day before the big day.

Scour voucher sites for pay day deals and money-off vouchers on gifts and those other Christmas essentials.

Friday, Dec 1: CUT-PRICE ADVENT CALENDAR

Grab advent calendars today for great deals
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Grab advent calendars today for great dealsCredit: Supplied

OPEN the door to some amazing savings on advent calendars.

Stores have to shift them by today so they will be half-price or less.

Tesco and Sainsbury’s usually have offers from as little as £1.

Saturday, Dec 2: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Independent stores are offering their best pre-Christmas deals
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Independent stores are offering their best pre-Christmas dealsCredit: Shutterstock

LOVE to shop local and support traders in your neighbourhood?

It’s Small Business Saturday — smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com — where independent stores offer their best pre-Christmas deals.

Monday, Dec 4: GET PARTY READY

Snap up dazzling deals on party clothes, make-up and perfume
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Snap up dazzling deals on party clothes, make-up and perfumeCredit: Shutterstock

WITH the Christmas party season in full swing, now’s the time to snap up dazzling deals on party clothes, make-up and perfume.

The Perfume Shop and The Fragrance Shop usually have offers of 50 per cent off.

Monday, Dec 11: GET YOUR HOME READY

You could save up to 50 per cent off homeware in the Ikea sale
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You could save up to 50 per cent off homeware in the Ikea saleCredit: Shutterstock

DOING up your home for Christmas?

The Ikea sale starts today, with up to 50 per cent off.

Expect other homeware stores to launch offers on festive ranges too.

Sunday, Dec 17: FESTIVE FOOD PRICE WARS

The festive price wars begin in the supermarkets
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The festive price wars begin in the supermarketsCredit: Shutterstock

WITH only a week to go, the festive food price wars begin in the big supermarkets.

Check out cut-price veg deals, such as Aldi’s Super 6 — cutting the cost of parsnips, sprouts and carrots to 19p per pack.

Frozen turkeys go on offer now too.

Monday, Dec 18: SEND CARDS 2nd CLASS

Take advantage of cheaper second-class stamps and send out Christmas cards today
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Take advantage of cheaper second-class stamps and send out Christmas cards todayCredit: Alamy

GET your Christmas cards in the post to friends and family today to take advantage of cheaper second-class stamps.

You’ll save 50p per card compared to sending them later first class.

Tuesday, Dec 19: FRESH TURKEYS ON SALE

It's the best time to bag a bird before the festive feast
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It's the best time to bag a bird before the festive feastCredit: Supplied

FRESH turkeys drop in supermarkets today.

Lowest prices start from £3.75 a kilo at Lidl.

What better time to bag a bird before the festive feast?

Saturday, Dec 23: SUPER SATURDAY

This is the last main shopping day before Santa
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This is the last main shopping day before SantaCredit: Getty

KNOWN as Super Saturday, this is the last main shopping day before Santa visits.

Retailers will be desperate to clear the shelves for Boxing Day sales stock, so grab any last-minute gifts at up to 75 per cent off.

Best buys include gift sets, cashmere clothes, toys and games.

Some stores will also begin their Boxing Day sales online today.

Sunday, Dec 24: YELLOW STICKER SUNDAY

Christmas food could be reduced by up to 80 per cent before closing time
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Christmas food could be reduced by up to 80 per cent before closing timeCredit: Getty

IT’S the ultimate yellow sticker Sunday.

Pop in store before closing time to snap up fresh Christmas food reduced by up to 80 per cent.

Expect offers on fresh turkeys, veg, Christmas cake and puddings, plus posh starters like smoked salmon.

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Monday, Dec 25: XMAS 2024 BARGAINS

And it doesn't end with the big day - it's now the best time to snap up long-lasting items for next year
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And it doesn't end with the big day - it's now the best time to snap up long-lasting items for next yearCredit: Alamy

GOT the bargain-hunting bug?

After you’ve finished celebrating, check out the online sales for discounted gift cards and wrapping paper — all ready for Christmas 2024!

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