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Feeling glum? It may be because today is officially the most depressing day of the year.

Today has come to be known Blue Monday , due to the feeling that all Christmas cheer has now officially disappeared, and you're now well into the first month of a New Year. New Year's resolutions hanging over you, and you're only two weeks into Dry January. We'd be feeling sorry for ourselves too.

So in an effort to make things feel a bit brighter today, and put a smile back on your face, we've found some of the best deals and freebies to cheer you up. Whether it's holidays, entertainment or food, here's some of the best deals we've found that won't break the bank.

1. Free taxi ride with Addison Lee

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Skip the tube and enjoy a free taxi journey up to the value of £15, so you don't have to deal with other members of the public on the most depressing day of the year.

Courtesy of O2, the deal is available to all priority customers, getting them £15 off their first app booking with Addison Lee.

You'll need to be an O2 customer to claim yours (or buy a PAYG O2 sim), and journeys must be booked and taken between today and 31 January 2018.

2. Best Western hotels 30% off stays all year round!

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In the spirit of Blue Monday, Best Western Hotels have extended their winter sale offering 30% off stays all year round .

Perfect if you're thinking of booking something to look forward to, the sale includes up to 30% discount on stays up until the 31 December 2018, providing you are booked on the Winter Sale Rate before the 31 March 2018.

Check out their winter sale here .

3. easyJet's Blue Monday sale

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Fancy going further afield? Easyjet can help, they've launched their Blue Monday sale with lots of great deals on flights.

Check out the full list here .

4. Take advantage of Yo Sushi's Blue Mondays

Yo Sushi's Blue Monday deal is made for today!

You can enjoy 45 of the favourite dishes for only £2.80 each. You just grab them off the belt. Just grab the blue plates. There’s plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes included too.

5. Get a free £15 takeaway from Just Eat

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After a long day, you probably don't want to be cooking tonight right? Then don't worry as Just Eat are offering a free £15 takeaway when you use cashback site Quidco.

To claim simply follow these steps:

Join Quidco for free Click through to Just Eat where you can find your favourite takeaway and place an order as usual Order by midnight 21st Jan 2018 and you'll receive a £15 cashback bonus to cover the cost of your meal.

Check the full Terms and Conditions here .

6. 20% off at Lookfantastic

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It's the little things that can make a day like today easier which is why we love the fact that you can get 20% off hundreds of hair, beauty and make up items from Lookfantastic today.

Use the BLUE20 code at checkout to qualify for the discounts. There are a few exclusions though, so check before you buy.

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7. Free prosecco or desert from Zizzi

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Italian resteraunt chain is offering a free dessert of a glass of prosecco to diners every Monday in January. Now that's an offer that will perk you up! All diners have to do is simply show their waiter a published Instagram post from their account with the tags #DontWorryBeZizzi and @WeAreZizzi.

Research by Zizzi found that the top ways to lift spirts this month are laughter with 54%, spending time with loved ones with 47%, and a tasty meal with 40%. And with this offer you can combine all three.

8. One night stay at Malmaison with a Two course meal and a bottle of wine for only £44.50pp

The clever guys at Hot UK Deals have found a great offer for a weekend away for less at swanky Malmaison.

For only £44.50 per person, you can get a one night stay, a three course meal and a bottle of wine for the room. Perfect if you're looking for something to look forward to. Click here to find out more.

9. Hit the gym for free all day with DW Fitness First

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Is your health kick in full swing or are you just about to start? To help, and to get those endorphins pumping on the most depressing day of the year, DW Fitness First are offering free access to all of its 121 clubs across the UK.

Why not try out a new class? Get that blood pumping and we promise you'll feel great afterwards.

10. Free sweets if you're on Three

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Three Mobile customers are in for a sweet treat. Three is giving away 10,000 retro sweet boxes with Handy Candy through its rewards app, Wuntu, to cheer up customers today. Just open up the app and follow the directions to the offer.

If that wasn't enough, they are offering a free cinema ticket on the Wuntu app on Friday to celebrate National Popcorn Day.