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Boxing Day is expected to be the biggest shopping day of the year. Reuters

On your marks, get set, shop! Boxing Day is almost here bargain hunters.

Many retailers are predicting their busiest Christmas yet following the success of Black Friday and Cyber Monday just weeks ago.

Although some brands are likely to still hold out until midnight on 26 December to start slashing prices (cough, cough Zara), many have bucked the trend and either have discounts already underway or intend to start their sales a day early on 25 December.

The sales will run right through to January, when there will be even more discounts available on fashion, cosmetics and accessories.

Topshop

Although Topshop has not officially released a Christmas sale start date, Boxing Day is a safe bet. But if you can't wait until then, discounts of up to 80% are available online and in-store on selected lines.

Topshop sale
Scallop trim shift dress was £48, now £10. Topshop.com

River Island

Customers can get up to 50% off when the retailer's sale starts on Boxing Day. Meanwhile you can get your New Year's Eve outfit in the store's party sale which is already underway.

Asos

Get up to 50% off already. Enjoy free next day delivery on orders over £100 with Discount Code: NEXTDAY.

Next

Expect all items to be half price or less when the daddy of all sales kicks off online on Christmas Eve and 6am on Boxing Day in store.

H&M

Up to 70% discounts already available in store and online.

Zara

The Spanish retailer is currently teasing customers with 'special' discounts on selected items. The real show starts on Boxing Day.

Dorothy Perkins

Started on Friday with up to 50% off in store and online. Get an extra 10% off sale dresses, shoes and coats with the code: YES10.

Boots
Burgundy Heeled Ankle Boots was £39, now £25. dorothyperkins.com

Marks and Spencer

The sales are already underway in M&S but prepare for even bigger savings on clothes, lingerie and more from Boxing Day.

Charles Tyrwhitt

10% off Online until 31 January with the code: 10vcuk.