Next (UK) Sale Dates 2026 | Year-Round Sales Calendar

Next focuses on four major seasonal events: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter/Boxing Day. Unlike many retailers who run constant promos, these are distinct periods where thousands of items drop to half price or less. The Summer Sale usually lands in July, while the legendary Winter event starts straight after Christmas.

It’s an invite-only priority access system. Eligible customers (usually those with an active Next credit account) receive an invitation to book a timed shopping slot online. This lets you browse and buy sale items up to 3–4 days before everyone else. Slots are first-come, first-served, and early morning times are gold dust because stock is freshest.

Historically, Next has opted out of Black Friday, preferring to stick to its own seasonal calendar. While you might spot the odd price match or category offer in November, don’t hold your breath for a sitewide “Black Friday” banner. They save their energy (and stock) for the massive Boxing Day launch.

Clearance is the permanent, year-round outlet on the Next website. It’s distinct from the main sale events and contains end-of-line stock. Updates happen early each morning (often around 4am–5am UK time). Dedicated bargain hunters check daily because returns and random sizes pop back into stock constantly.

Yes, but the window is tighter. While full-price items often get 28 days, sale items usually have a shortened return period (commonly 7 days for in-store purchases or 14 days for online orders). Always check the receipt or dispatch note, as these rules are strictly enforced during peak trading.

During the first morning of a major sale (like Boxing Day or Summer Sale), traffic spikes enormously. Next activates a virtual queuing system to prevent the site from crashing. If you see a “You are in a queue” page, don't refresh—it will automatically let you in when it's your turn. It’s annoying but necessary.

Sometimes, but it's a gamble. Towards the end of a sale period, Next often increases discounts to 70% off or more to clear remaining racks. However, common sizes (like UK 10-14 for women or L for men) are usually long gone by then. Wait only if you're hunting for unusual sizes or accessories.

Mostly, it's genuine past-season stock. However, Next occasionally includes “Made for Sale” lines—items specifically manufactured for the sale period. You can sometimes spot these by checking if the item has a specific collection name or looks slightly simpler in design than the main range equivalent.

Generally, no. Next is rigid about pricing. If you buy a coat on Tuesday and it goes into the sale on Saturday, they typically won't refund the difference. Your best bet is to return the full-price item (if unworn) and repurchase it at the lower price, provided you can find it in stock.

The main Next.co.uk sale is for UK delivery. However, Next has dedicated local websites for many countries (like Next USA, Next Australia). These sites run their own separate promotions which don't always align with the UK dates. Always check your specific country's site for relevant offers.