Today's 'Mega Monday' for Christmas shopping

Get ready for the busiest day of the year for internet shopping as the Christmas rush begins

Posted: 30 November 2009
by Kyrsty Hazell

Today is 'Mega Monday' - have you got all your Christmas presents sorted?

Just one day before we reach December, the Christmas shopping panic is about to begin, with over 1 million people predicted to log on and splurge online today.

According to online stores, they’re expecting a virtual stampede judging by how shoppers bought their Christmas gifts last year. Huge spikes in sales on the first Monday closest to the start of December were recorded in 2008, with 69% of people now preferring to do their shopping online rather than trawling the shops.

“It’s certainly going to be the biggest Christmas for online spending this year because every year is the biggest Christmas and it just gets bigger and bigger,” retail analyst Robert Clark said.

With the majority of online retailers offering mass discounts and special offers, including free delivery, discount codes and freebies, it’s little wonder experts are expecting a 25% growth in sales on last year’s figures.

If you are going to brave the Christmas hustle and bustle on foot, you might want to steer clear of the high street on December 23, which is set to be the busiest in-store day.

However, if you are planning to purchase your gifts online, check out our Christmas gift guides below.

Year-by-year Christmas gifts for babies and children

Christmas gifts for mums

Christmas gifts for dads

Christmas gifts for mums-to-be

Personalised Christmas gifts for all the family

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So what do you think?

Susanne Robertson
I've done loads of christmas shopping online this year, it certainly beats elbowing my way round the shops with a buggy! I've got most of it sorted now, I can't imagine leaving it until 23rd December, the shops must be absolute hell! About 3 years ago

x.Laura.x

why would you wait till then???

madness!

we have been ridiculously skint so ive just got little bits and a few bargains, ive been selling stuff though so i can have a nice big shop next week!

About 3 years ago

theoldwomanwholivesinashoe

Done loads on line here.Can't imagine going into shops to do this.I've just got a few stocking fillers to do now,plus Mum,sisters,brothers,and I'm done.Started the wrapping too.Couldn't leave it up till the last minute,and have to wrap it,deliver it to whoever,plus all the food shopping.Very organised there too,I already booked my Tesco delivery for December 23rd.I've got Arwen's birthday next weekend too,plus Arthur's two weeks after Christmas when everywhere will be sold out,so I'm nearly sorted with those too.

Why go shopping when you can do it from your own home.

Don't know about Mega Monday,I've been working on this for weeks now

About 3 years ago