Boxing Day 2026 in Canada: the smart home devices worth watching
Boxing Day falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026, and many retailers carry their sales over the following days, often called Boxing Week. Instead of a list of offers that changes by the hour, here are the categories that matter in the middle of a Canadian winter, with the models our buying guides already recommend and what to check before you choose. We don't show prices: they change constantly, and Amazon shows the current one.
Categories to watch
Air fryers
Ninja, Philips, Cosori, Typhur: pick the capacity for your household, then a single or dual basket.
See the picks →Multicookers
Instant Pot: pressure cooking and slow cooking in one pot, plus air frying on the Duo Crisp.
See the picks →Espresso machines
De'Longhi and Philips super-automatics grind fresh beans for every cup: compare the milk system and cleaning first.
See the picks →Humidifiers
Levoit, Dyson, Sharp: for dry winter air in a bedroom or a large room.
See the picks →Smoke and CO detectors
Kidde smart alarms send a phone alert when you're away; look for the ULC or CSA mark.
See the picks →Cordless stick vacuums
Dyson, LG, Samsung: real runtime, filtration and bin size.
See the picks →Robot vacuums
Roborock and Dreame: LiDAR navigation, self-emptying docks and mopping.
See the picks →Space heaters
Wall-mounted or oil-filled: extra heat for the room you use most, with app control or a built-in timer.
See the picks →
Frequently asked questions
Saturday, December 26, 2026. Many retailers run their sales over several days after it, often called Boxing Week; check the dates on each retailer's site, including Amazon's.
Neither is cheaper for every model. Decide which model suits your home first, then compare the sale price with what it has sold for in recent weeks, and make sure the offer is on the exact version you want.
Return windows depend on the retailer and the seller, and some stores extend them over the holidays. Check the return terms on your order, especially when the product is sold by a third-party seller rather than by Amazon.
We don't try out the products ourselves. The models come from our buying guides, which compare manufacturer specifications, verified buyer reviews and reviews from the specialist press, using the North American versions sold in Canada. For each category, we explain what to check so you can pick what fits your home.