Your month-by-month guide to every major sale event. Never miss the best time to buy.
January 1-7
Retailers kick off the year with clearance on holiday inventory and winter merchandise. Fitness equipment and organizational products also see significant discounts as retailers capitalize on New Year's resolutions.
January 15-20
A popular weekend for mattress, furniture, and appliance sales. Many retailers extend deals through the long weekend.
Late January - Early February
TV and electronics deals surge before the big game. Snack foods and party supplies also see promotions.
February 1-14
Deals on jewelry, flowers, chocolates, and romantic experiences. Post-Valentine's clearance on February 15 offers even deeper discounts.
February 15-20
One of the best times to buy mattresses, furniture, and major appliances. Many retailers offer their deepest winter discounts during this weekend.
March - April
As winter inventory clears out, spring fashion, garden supplies, and outdoor furniture go on sale. Tax refund season also drives electronics deals.
March/April (varies)
Candy, spring clothing, and home décor deals. Post-Easter clearance offers 50-75% off seasonal items.
Late April - May
Deals on jewelry, beauty products, flowers, and experiences. Many retailers offer special gift bundles and free shipping.
May 25-31
Major sale event for mattresses, appliances, and outdoor furniture. Also great for summer clothing and grills.
Early-Mid June
Deals on tools, electronics, grills, and men's fashion. Gift-oriented promotions with bundle deals.
July (dates vary)
Amazon's massive annual sale event exclusively for Prime members. Competitors like Walmart and Target run competing sales simultaneously, making this one of the best deal windows of the year.
July - September
Extended sale period for school supplies, laptops, clothing, and dorm essentials. Tax-free weekends in many states add extra savings.
September 1-7
End-of-summer clearance combined with major appliance and mattress sales. One of the best times to buy outdoor furniture and grills at deep discounts.
October 10-14
Moderate sale event with deals on fall fashion, home goods, and early holiday shopping.
October 15-31
Costumes, candy, and decorations go on sale. Post-Halloween clearance (November 1) offers 50-90% off seasonal items.
November (4th Friday)
The biggest shopping event of the year. Nearly every retailer offers their deepest discounts, with deals starting earlier each year (often the week before). Electronics, clothing, and home goods see the steepest markdowns.
Monday after Black Friday
Originally focused on online-only deals, Cyber Monday now rivals Black Friday with deep discounts across all categories. Many deals extend through 'Cyber Week.'
2nd Monday of December
One of the biggest online shopping days of the year, as consumers rush to complete holiday shopping. Retailers offer competitive deals to capture last-minute shoppers.
Mid-December
Hundreds of retailers offer free shipping with guaranteed Christmas delivery. A great opportunity to complete holiday shopping without shipping costs.
December 26-31
Deep clearance on holiday merchandise, winter clothing, and gift items. One of the best times to buy wrapping paper, decorations, and seasonal items for next year.
Set price alerts early. Start tracking prices 2-4 weeks before major events so you know if the "deal" is actually a good price.
Buy off-season. Winter coats in July and swimsuits in January offer the deepest discounts — up to 70-80% off.
Stack your savings. Combine sale prices with coupon codes, cashback extensions, and credit card rewards for maximum savings.