Sale calendar

The big US shopping sales that come around every year, in order of what is next. Time large purchases to these dates.

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Next upPresidents' Day sales
· Big-box stores, mattress and appliance brands
A good weekend for mattresses and large appliances.
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Next upAliExpress Anniversary Sale
· AliExpress
Its biggest coupon drop of the spring. Collect coupons a few days early.
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Next upMemorial Day sales
· Department stores, outdoor and home brands
Grills, patio furniture and mattresses tend to drop the most.
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Next upFourth of July sales
· Most US retailers
Summer clothing and outdoor gear go on sale before the holiday.
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Next upAmazon Prime Day
· Amazon (Prime members)
Amazon devices and electronics see the deepest cuts. Check price history before you buy.
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Next upBack-to-school sales
· Office, laptop and clothing retailers
Some states run sales-tax holidays in August. Check yours.
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Next upLabor Day sales
· Department stores, appliance and mattress brands
End-of-summer clearance on outdoor gear and appliances.
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Next upAmazon Prime Big Deal Days
· Amazon (Prime members)
A second Prime Day in the fall. Early holiday shopping starts here.
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Next upAliExpress 11.11 Singles' Day
· AliExpress
The biggest AliExpress sale of the year. Shipping can be slow afterward.
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Next upBlack Friday
· Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and most retailers
Many “deals” start the week before. Compare against the price two weeks earlier.
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Next upCyber Monday
· Online stores
Electronics and software that sat out Black Friday often show up here.
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Next upAfter-Christmas clearance
· Most retailers
Holiday decor and gift sets are cut the deepest.

Dates follow past years. Stores announce the exact dates each year, so check their pages. “Add to calendar” downloads an .ics file for your phone or computer calendar with a reminder the day before. Some “sale” prices are higher than normal, so compare before you buy.