How are the malls on December 26th?

So, I have never been to the mall on December 26th, but I want to go to buy some new years gifts. Kinda last minute idea really. I have heard they have these crazy sales to get rid of overstocked goods from christmas, but I have also heard of crowds of people returning gifts and using gifts cards, maybe. Anyone have any experience with malls on the 26th? Bad idea or okay idea? 27th or 28th probably better?

I was actually thinking of going somewhere else less crowded, if anyone has any ideas?