Timing is key when it comes to getting essentials and splurges at the best prices. By knowing when seasonal products will arrive…
Timing is key when it comes to getting essentials and splurges at the best prices. Knowing when seasonal items are likely to go on sale and when there are big sales can help you buy what you want, but for significantly less.
In 2023, retailers are likely to hold regular sales events, and the season still influences which products are sold and when. If you don’t want to shop in person, online shopping and curbside pickup give you plenty of ways to buy the deals you find in stores.
[READ: The Best Time to Buy Everything.]
Key sales events for 2023 include: This will help you develop your buying strategy.
– the first day of the year.
— Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
— President’s Day.
– St. Patrick’s Day.
— Easter.
– Mother’s Day.
– anniversary.
– Father’s Day.
– July 4th.
— Amazon Prime Day.
— Tax-free weekends.
– labor day.
– Halloween.
– Black Friday.
– Cyber Monday.
— Super Saturday.
– New Year’s Eve.
January
Things to buy:
— Winter clothes. Come late January, retailers will move heavy coats, sweatshirts, warm pajamas, winter boots, sweaters, hats and scarves onto sales racks to make way for spring fashion. Up to 50% off winter apparel. Discounts will continue to be available in February, but inventory may be reduced as retailers destock new winter items. So January is prime time for winter apparel shopping.
— linens and towels. Department stores and home goods retailers such as Kohl’s, Macy’s, Bed Bath & Beyond and Pottery Barn traditionally run “white sales” of bath products and bedding throughout January. Although stores no longer use this exact term (it’s a more traditional name that was coined decades ago), sales of towels and sheets have steadily increased each year.
— tv set. The lead up to the Super Bowl is one of the best times to buy a TV. Super Bowl LVII takes place on February 12th, so be sure to check out the deals at your favorite electronics, big box, and warehouse club stores during the last few weeks of January.
Important Sale Dates:
— New Year’s Day. You wouldn’t expect many stores to have New Year’s sales. After all, consumers are pretty leveraged. But Amazon, Target, Walmart, and other big retailers tend to hold New Year’s sales with big discounts. After all, you need to clear the shelves of your store or warehouse so that you can sell new items.
— Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Expect sales on clothing, beauty and home goods during the long weekend.
February
Things to buy:
— tax software. The IRS deadline for employers to send W-2s is January 31. February is therefore the time when tax software companies like H&R Block and TurboTax start offering promo codes and discounts for early filers.
— jewelry. Wait until right after Valentine’s Day to put your leftover jewelry up for sale.
Important Sale Dates:
— President’s Day. Get great deals on mattresses and appliances for the long weekend.
march
Things to buy:
— Perfect outdoor wear for warm weather. As the temperatures start to rise, you’ll start to see sales on outdoor running apparel and shoes. You can also expect retailers that offer camping gear and patio furniture to join the action.
Important Sale Dates:
— St. Patrick’s Day. While not a major sale holiday, St. Patrick’s Day (and the week before) is a great time to sell Irish-themed jewelry and other green gifts. Look for the deepest discounts on gear the day after the holidays.
April
Things to buy:
— Household goods and appliances. Thanks to spring cleaning motivation and Earth Day, everything from vacuum cleaners to energy-efficient appliances is on sale.
— easter clothes. Easter is April 9th. The week before, there will be sales of clothing for Easter Sunday, especially spring dresses and suits for children. Even if you’re not planning on hosting a get-together, it’s a good time to refresh your kids’ wardrobes.
Important Sale Dates:
— Easter. Shops will be quiet on Easter Sunday (some will be closed), but sales will fill the lead-up period. Department stores offer discounts on spring outfits, and gift sites sell baskets and flowers. In addition, Easter candies and baskets are sold just after the holidays.
[Read: The Best Times of the Year to Buy Large Appliances.]
in May
Things to buy:
— spring clothes. As stores make room for summer fashion, clearance racks and online clearance sections fill up with spring items.
— appliance. Memorial Day is one of the best days to buy refrigerators, washers, dryers and other large appliances.
Important Sale Dates:
— Mother’s Day. A few weeks before May 14th, we will start selling jewelry, perfumes and other popular Mother’s Day gifts.
— anniversary. Three days of weekends are filled with clothing and electronics sales.
June
Things to buy:
— restaurant gift card Thanks to Father’s Day and graduation season, many chain restaurants offer bonus cards with the purchase of gift cards.
— tools and grills. Home improvement stores are cutting prices on grills, power tools, lawn mowers, tool sets, garage organizers and more as Father’s Day approaches. So June is a good time to update your toolshed.
Important Sale Dates:
— Father’s Day. Check out our deals on watches, menswear, shoes, wallets, TVs, tools and other top dad gifts before June 19th.
July
Things to buy:
— technology. Towards the middle of the month, you’ll see Amazon (and all the retailers that compete with it) running sales on smart home devices, gaming systems, TVs, and computers.
— furniture. The 4th of July tends to be a busy time for furniture sales, so plan your kitchen table and section purchases accordingly.
Important Sale Dates:
— July 4th. Independence Day is one of the hottest shopping holidays of the year, and typically features Black Friday-level sales.
— Amazon prime day. The official date for 2023 isn’t announced until a few weeks in advance, but Prime Day usually takes place in mid-July.
August
Things to buy:
— Summer clothes and swimwear. As summer draws to a close, retailers will want to clear their racks for fall.
— School supplies and a laptop. With the first day of school approaching in late August or early September, the big office supply stores will have special deals on notebooks, art supplies, laptops, and more. Apple also traditionally starts offering back-to-school discounts in August.
Important Sale Dates:
— Tax free weekend. Many states have tax free days in August, during which some states exempt sales tax on clothing, school supplies, and even electronics.
[Read: Best Discount Shopping Apps.]
September
Things to buy:
— Outdoor furniture and grills. Labor Day wraps up grilling season, so you can get discounts on everything you need for your outdoor entertainment. After September, retailers typically stop stocking during the winter months, which makes patio furniture harder to come by.
Important Sale Dates:
— labor day. In addition to appliances and mattresses, we’ll be selling clothing left over from the back-to-school sale.
October
Things to buy:
— old iPhone. Apple usually launches its newest phones in September, so look for older models discounted in October.
— Cozy clothes. As the temperatures drop, retailers offer attractive discounts on leggings, robes, sweats and joggers, and while sales are better in January, there are more choices in October.
Important Sale Dates:
— Halloween. Halloween itself isn’t a major shopping day, but it’s the point where costumes, candy, and spooky decorations that didn’t sell earlier in the month are put up for sale.
November
Things to buy:
— TV and electronics. November is the time to shop for TVs, smart home devices, tablets, computers and smart watches, thanks to Black Friday and pre-Black Friday sales starting at the beginning of the month.
Important Sale Dates:
— black friday. Traditionally, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and the day people start holiday shopping in earnest, but it’s been expanded into an almost month-long event.
— cyber monday. On November 27th, Cyber Monday will offer online deals and likely play many of the Black Friday deals on November 24th. The day is also known for clothing and travel deals.
December
Things to buy:
— toys and games. As Christmas approaches, retailers start discounting toys and games so that you don’t get bogged down with toys and games after the holidays.
Important shopping days:
— Super Saturday. If you haven’t finished shopping for the holiday season yet, there’s good news. The Saturday before Christmas and the days around it are filled with last-minute sales.
— New Year’s Eve. Post-Christmas and New Year’s sales generally run from December 26th to January 1st.
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Update 01/09/23: This article was originally published and has been updated with new information.
