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New Year sales are the last big shopping moment of the holiday season. Between Boxing Day and the first weekend of January, US stores cut prices on whatever is left from Christmas and start clearing winter stock. For international shoppers it’s a good week to buy, because carriers are past the December peak. This guide covers when the New Year sales happen, the best days to shop, the stores worth checking, and how to ship your New Year deals from the USA.
Why New Year sales in US stores are so popular
US retailers want to clear stock before their financial year closes and spring ranges arrive. That means discounts on clothing, home goods, toys, beauty gift sets and electronics. Many people also have gift cards to spend after Christmas, so stores compete hard for that money.
Online New Year sales make this easy from anywhere. Most major US stores run the same offers on their websites as in store, often with extra online-only deals.
The challenges of shopping New Year sales from abroad
Many US stores don’t ship internationally, and those that do may charge high fees or limit what they send. Some don’t accept cards issued outside the US. Returns can also be harder once an item has left the country, so checking sizes and return terms before you buy matters.
What are the best days to shop in the New Year sales?
26 December to 31 December
After-Christmas sales start straight away. This is when you’ll find the widest choice, especially in clothing sizes and popular electronics. Holiday decorations and gift sets are usually reduced first.
New Year’s Day sales
Many stores run New Year’s Day sales online on 1 January, even when physical shops have reduced hours. It’s a good day for home goods, bedding and fitness gear, which are often promoted for the new year.
The first weekend of January
The first weekend of the year often brings another round of markdowns as stores move into full winter clearance. Choice is smaller by now, but prices can be lower. For the rest of the month, see our guide to the best January sales.
How to plan your New Year shopping
Start with a short list of things you actually need, then add a budget for shipping and any import charges. Check prices a week or two before the sales so you can tell a real discount from a normal price. If you have US gift cards from Christmas, the New Year sales are a good time to use them, as long as the store accepts them online.
Featured stores in the New Year sales
Amazon has deals across almost every category; read our Amazon shipping guide. Macy’s runs strong New Year promotions on fashion and home, which we cover in Macy’s New Year sale deals. Target marks down holiday stock and home goods; see our Target January sale guide. For tech, compare Best Buy and Walmart. For fashion and beauty, Nordstrom, Sephora and Ulta are worth a look; our January fashion and beauty sales guide has more.
How to shop New Year sale deals from abroad with Global Shopaholics
Step 1: Get your US address
Create a free Global Shopaholics account and you get a US address at our warehouse in New Castle, Delaware, with your own suite number. Here’s how it works in more detail.
Step 2: Check out with your US address
Order from Amazon, Macy’s, Target or any US store with your new US address as the delivery address (suite number in address line 2). Some US stores only take US cards, and that’s where our Assisted Purchase service helps.
Step 3: We receive and store your parcels
When an order arrives, we record it in your dashboard. Storage is free for up to 30 days, which gives slower orders time to catch up, and paid plans extend that to up to 210 days storage.
Step 4: Combine your parcels
Ask us to consolidate your parcels into one box. One shipment usually costs less than several, and we can remove bulky retail packaging.
Step 5: Pick your shipping option
Pick DHL, FedEx, UPS or USPS (options depend on your country), compare the price in the shipping calculator and pay. Processing takes 4–5 working days, then the carrier takes over. Insurance starts at $10 and is capped at 2% of the declared value.
Shipping tips for New Year sale orders
Plan around the calendar. A sale order has three legs: the store sends it to Delaware, we process it in 4–5 working days, and the carrier delivers it to you. Leave a buffer if you need it by a particular day.
Import duty and VAT depend on your country and the value of what you send. Our guide to customs and taxes on international shipping explains the basics, and your local customs office has the final rules.
Because our warehouse is in Delaware, orders shipped there usually aren’t charged US sales tax. And if something isn’t right, we can return it to the US store for $15 while it’s still at the warehouse.
Customs and duties by country
Duty-free limits and import taxes differ a lot between countries. These official pages are the best place to check before you order.
Australia
Shoppers in Australia should check the Australian Border Force website for the current import thresholds and prohibited items. More on shipping there is on our Australia page.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE
In Saudi Arabia, customs and VAT are handled by ZATCA; in the UAE, the official government portal links to customs information for each emirate. Our Saudi Arabia and UAE pages cover shipping to both.
Canada
Canadian shoppers can check duty and tax on imported goods with the Canada Border Services Agency. Charges depend on the value and type of goods.
Keeping shipping costs down
A deal is only a deal once shipping is added, so a few simple habits make a real difference.
Ship once, not several times
Wait until your orders have arrived and send them together. Package consolidation is free to request and is usually the single biggest saving; read why consolidated packages cost less.
Lose the empty space
Carriers charge by actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Removing oversized retail boxes and repacking can lower the volumetric weight of a shipment.
Compare before you pay
Use the calculator before you shop, not after. Our guide to using the shipping calculator for consolidated shipping walks through it, and the package forwarding service page explains the options.
Frequently asked questions
When do New Year sales start in US stores?
What is usually on sale in the New Year sales?
Are New Year's Day sales online as well as in store?
How do I find the best New Year deals in US stores?
How long does shipping from the USA take?
Can I combine orders from different US stores?
What if a US store won't accept my card?
How long can my parcels stay at the warehouse?
How we checked this
This guide was updated on 3 November 2026. Sale dates and store offers change every year, so treat dates and offers here as a guide and check the store’s own website and checkout, which always have the final word.
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