The 2013 Boxing Day sales is about to begin in major retail chains, and here is everything you need to know to take advantage of the after-Christmas shopping spree.

As most people know, Boxing Day sales is a great way to look for post-Christmas goods at major discounts, and sales will normally spill into January.

Major retails chains like Amazon, Walmart Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, and Lowe's will have 2013 Boxing Day sales that begin and end on varying dates.

In addition, the website offers links to a list of 2013 Boxing Day sales for each store so you can prepare ahead of time.

Click here for a comprehensive list of start and end dates of all 2013 Boxing Day sales so you can decide where to go when.

Of course, the most notorious Boxing Day sales have gone to Amazon due to its online shopping network, and this year, there are roughly 1,200 deals and discounts on various items.

According to Telegraph, Boxing Dal Deals Week will actually begin at 8am on Christmas Day, so you can get a jump start on your shopping if you like.

Other great UK stores which will benefit from Boxing Day sales include Argos, Homebase, Debenhams, House of Fraser, Asda, and much more. You can click here for a list of sales for UK shoppers looking to benefit from 2013 after-Christmas sales.

Of course, after Christmas sales is the perfect time to prep for Christmas time in 2014. With 2013 nearly over, Home Depot and Lowe's will have many sales and discounts on its holiday-related products.

With all these great resources, hopefully you can enjoy take advantage of Boxing Day sales before 2013 ends.