Buy Now or Wait? The Sale Calendar
Most products follow a yearly price pattern. Big sale events pull prices down, and prices often creep up in the weeks before them. Use this calendar together with each product’s price history to decide whether today is the day.
Upcoming sales (US)
-
in 36 days
Black Friday & Cyber Monday November 27 – November 30
The biggest week of the year for electronics, tools and kitchen appliances. If something is near its all-time low now, it may match it — not beat it.
-
in 73 days
After-Christmas clearance December 26 – 31
Gift returns and leftover holiday stock get marked down.
-
in 79 days
New Year clearance Early January
Retailers clear holiday stock. Good for last year's TVs, fitness gear and bedding.
-
in 98 days
Big Game TV sales Late January – early February
TVs and soundbars drop before the big game, just ahead of new model years.
-
in 120 days
Presidents' Day February 15
Mattresses, appliances and furniture are the usual standouts.
-
in 222 days
Memorial Day May 31
Appliances, grills, outdoor gear and tools.
-
in 260 days
Prime Day Typically mid-July (Amazon announces dates a few weeks ahead)
Amazon devices, headphones and small kitchen appliances often hit their lows. Prices sometimes rise in the weeks before — check the history.
-
in 280 days
Back to school Late July – August
Laptops, tablets, headphones and dorm essentials.
-
in 320 days
Labor Day September 6
Appliances, mattresses and power tools as summer stock clears.
-
in 352 days
Amazon's October Prime event Typically early-to-mid October
An early look at holiday pricing. Many items return to these prices on Black Friday.
Dates marked "typically" follow past years and are confirmed by retailers closer to the event.