When Does Boots Have Sales? Complete 2025 Calendar

Last updated: March 2025 · Verified against actual Boots sale dates

⚡ Best times to shop at Boots: January sale (70% off, starts Boxing Day online), Star Gift season (October-December), and Black Friday. Avoid buying full-price in November/December unless you need it — sales always follow.

How to Read This Calendar

Sale Quality Ratings:

January
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70% Off Sale

The biggest Boots sale of the year. Starts online on Boxing Day, in-store early January. Best for: Christmas gift sets (often 50-70% off), premium beauty at clearance prices.

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£10 Tuesday

Weekly premium products dropped to £10. Check every Tuesday for rotating stock.

February
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Valentine's Day Offers

Selected fragrance and gift set promotions. Usually 3 for 2 or bonus points on gifts.

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Final Clearance

Last chance on January sale items. Deeper discounts but limited stock.

March - April
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Mother's Day Promotions

Gift sets and fragrance offers. Not usually major discounts, but bonus points offers appear.

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Easter Baby Event

If you have kids: 8 points per £1 on baby products plus bonus point offers. Stock up on nappies.

May - June
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Summer Skincare Push

Suncare promotions, usually 3 for 2 or bonus points on SPF.

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Father's Day Offers

Similar to Mother's Day. Grooming gift sets with occasional 25% off.

July
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Summer Sale (Up to 50% Off)

The second-best sale of the year. Good for summer essentials, skincare, and clearing old stock before autumn launches.

August - September
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Back to School

First aid, lunchbox vitamins, skincare for students. Minor promotions.

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Student Discount Push

10% student discount promoted heavily. Check exclusions carefully.

October
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Star Gift Launch

Premium gift sets (worth £50-100+) sold at £10-25. Extremely popular, sells out fast. Best value for gifts all year.

November
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Black Friday Week

Multiple days of deals. Enhanced cashback rates (sometimes 10%+), sitewide discounts, and Star Gift restocks.

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3 for 2 on Christmas Gifts

Runs November through December. Stack with Star Gifts for best value.

December
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Final Christmas Push

Last-minute deals, gift card promotions, extended 3 for 2.

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Boxing Day Sale (Online)

70% off sale starts online 26th December. In-store follows in early January.

What Should You Buy When?

Product Type Best Time to Buy Expected Saving
Premium gift sets January sale / Star Gifts 50-70%
Fragrance Black Friday / January 20-40%
No7 skincare Star Gift season / 3 for 2 33-50%
Baby products Baby Event weeks (Easter, Autumn) 8pts/£1 + offers
Suncare End of summer clearance 30-50%
Christmas gifts October (Star Gifts) Up to 70%
💡 Pro Tip: Never buy Christmas gifts at full price in December. October's Star Gift launch offers the exact same products at a fraction of the cost. Plan ahead.

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