If you prefer to stock up on the various items you need when sales are around in order not to pay the full price, then it’s worth getting acquainted with the best deals and things you can purchase depending on the month of the year. As we’ve seen in the last years, a few patterns have contoured in terms of what goes on sale and when it does so.
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For example, it’s probably smarter to get electronics in November when they are significantly discounted due to sales events such as Black Friday than buying them in August when most items that go on sale include swimwear, outdoor items, and school supplies. Here is a short guide to help you divide your shopping list depending on the time of the year.
January
Based on what we’ve seen in the past, there is a best time to anything you need from luggage to airline tickets. January seems to be that time for:
- Home items, such as bedding and linens, are now discounted as the so-called ‘white sales’ go live. Moreover, since new furniture collections are usually released in February, many retailers offer couches, chairs, and tables at reduced prices.
- Sporting goods – If you often engage in sports activities, now is also a good time to renew your fitness equipment as fitness apparel and sporting goods are typically discounted in January.
- Warm-weather products are usually at their lowest prices in January, and it’s no wonder why that is so. Even if summer seems far away at the beginning of the year, it is worth purchasing bicycles, pools, and other similar items as they get considerably discounted.
February
This month includes two important holidays, namely the Super Bowl on February 2nd and Presidents’ Day on February 27th, events that might also help you save on selected merchandise.
- Winter products, such as shoes and apparel, are on sale this time of the year since the cold-season is about to end and retailers want to clean out their stocks. Even if spring and summer might be on your mind then, it is worth getting new winter products for the next cold season as prices are discounted by up to 75%.
- Home items are typically included in the Presidents’ Day sales, so if you need new bedding, furniture, and various tools for your home projects, now is a good time to get them.
- TVs and cameras – Besides November, which hosts the Black Friday event, February is one of the best months to get new TVs, cameras, and other electronics as they usually go on sale.
March
Even if there are no major holidays and sales events in March, except for St. Patrick’s Day, a few product categories do go on sale, so you might want to keep an eye on the following:
- Luggage – given the spring break and that more and more people start planning their summer holiday, select luggage and travel items usually get discounted in March.
- Perfumes and chocolates – even if such items are in great demand before and on Valentine’s Day, they are likely to get discounted after this event. March is when we typically see prices drop on these product categories.
April
Spring deals are available at select retailers in April, and keeping an eye on them is the thing to do as you might grab some noteworthy deals on the following items:
- Vacuums – considering that spring is the time when many of us engage in thorough home cleaning, getting a new vacuum will likely cost you less in March as spring cleaning sales go live then.
- Easter products – once Easter is over, prices on plastic eggs, candy, and other Easter-themed products drop considerably. Now is the time to get items that you can use next Easter.
May
May hosts Memorial Day, more precisely on May 25th, which is not only a reason to relax with your dear ones but also to save on a variety of items that usually get discounted on this day.
- Home decor, furniture, and mattresses typically go on sale during this time of the year, so if you want to tweak your room decor or boost your comfort when resting with a new mattress, now is the time to stock up on the items you need for that.
- Spring fashion items – with summer just around the corner, spring clothing and fashion pieces get discounted. It is worth looking for items that you could also wear on breezy summer days. Athletic apparel and sporting goods are discounted as well.
June
Despite being a shorter month, June does not run short of sales, and here is what you get to find in the sale section:
- Indoor furniture usually gets discounted since outdoor items are in greater demand, given the time of the year.
- Lingerie – if you’re a Victoria’s Secret fan, this is the time to renew your lingerie collection as the brand runs its semi-annual sale in June. Keep an eye on other lingerie brands as well since they will try to compete and come up with their own discounts.
- Gym memberships – summer is about exposure more than other season, and gyms may offer discounts during this time of the year to meet the needs of those interested in working out more than in the rest of the year.
July
Buying in July will also help you save on a few product categories, such as the ones below:
- Apparel often goes on sale in July, and many retailers run their summer clearance sales, so you might want to seize this month to get new modish outfits for your wardrobe at a lower price than the one featured at the beginning of the season.
- Electronics are also discounted due to the Black Friday in July sales event. Amazon and Best Buy have offered discounts on a variety of personal electronics and various items in the last few years, so we expect to see prices drop in July 2021 as well.
August
This is the month to stock up on the following products at prices sometimes discounted by up to 75%:
- Swimwear – with summer approaching its end, swimsuits and flip-flops are no longer in great demand, and such items get significantly discounted. If you’re a pool buff, you can now get swimwear that will serve your needs even when the cold season settles in.
- Outdoor furniture – many retailers cut prices on seasonal outdoor products, such as lawn mowers; therefore, if you could use a new such product for the next hot season, you might want to check retailers that offer outdoor products.
- School supplies – since September is when school starts, supplies such as pencils, backpacks, and laptop cases get discounted.
September
Various items go on sale in September, and you can find some of the best deals offered on the following product categories:
- Sunglasses and denim items are often on sale during this time of the year, so if you need to complete your outfits with new eyewear or get ready for the chilly days with the latest in denim, now is a good time to stock up on such items.
- Mattresses – September has come to be associated with mattress sales, and mattress centers and department stores typically cut prices on such items as a part of the Labor Day sales.
- Appliances also go on sale thanks to the Labor Day sales events held by many retailers; therefore, the first week of September is when you find noteworthy promotions on such items.
October
This is the best time to revisit your wish list yet pay much less for select products as the ones below:
- Camping gear and outdoor furniture – since people spend less time outdoors during this time of the year, prices drop on patio furniture, camping items, and various other outdoor living products.
- Travel prices and hotel rates also get discounted since not too many people take vacations during this time of the year, so expect to see off-season travel and hotel rates drop.
- Older car models – many new car models are released in September, which makes prices drop on older models in October.
- Candy – October could be easily considered a synonym of Halloween, so if you need candy for when the trick-or-treat moment comes, you might also want to keep an eye on such items as they typically get discounted as Halloween approaches.
November
From a sales point of view, November could be described as probably the best time of the year to save on electronics and a variety of other products. Most major retailers hold the Black Friday and Cyber Monday events and offer notable discounts on products ranging from electronics to home items. Here is what typically goes on sale:
- Electronics – electronics of different types, including TVs, smartphones, smart home devices, laptops, and tablets, are at the front and center of Black Friday. Now it’s worth purchasing such items as they are likely to be paired with the greatest discounts offered throughout the year. Amazon and Best Buy are some of the retailers that cut prices on brand electronics.
- Home appliances – if your kitchen could use a new refrigerator, dishwasher, or other appliances, November is the time to purchase them as such items also go on sale.
- Wedding dresses – if you’re planning the big event for the next summer, you might want to check the wedding dress stores since prices are significantly lower in November. There is a smaller demand for wedding dresses during the holiday season, so they get discounted.
December
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Even if November brings some of the greatest discounts on select products, December is also worth saving for as prices on a variety of items drop. Christmas Sales feature some of the lowest prices you can get on selected merchandise. Here’s what you can buy:
- Electronics are included in the sales offered in December as well, so if you didn’t get the chance to purchase them on Black Friday, now is a good time to seize some of the best deals on such products.
- Seasonal products also go on sale, especially immediately after Christmas. Holiday decorations and artificial trees are discounted by up to 75% in the days after Christmas, so getting new ones for the next year will help you save a bundle.
- Toys – since December is the month of gifts and toys are in great demand, many retailers cut prices on such items in the last part of the holiday season.
- Home appliances – keep an eye on retailers that sell home appliances as Christmas promotions include price drops on such items.