This guide outlines major 2025 sales events, offering savvy shoppers opportunities to save throughout the year. While Black Friday remains king, numerous other sales events provide comparable deals. Let's explore these key shopping dates:
1. Valentine's Day Sales (Now – February 14): Though not traditionally a shopping holiday, it's a prime time for gift-giving, leading to discounts on items like smartwatches, jewelry, LEGO sets, video games, and books. Expect some of the year's lowest prices so far.
Example Deals (Amazon):
LEGO Botanicals Orchid: $39.99 (20% off)
LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet: $47.99 (20% off)
LEGO Botanicals Pretty Pink Bouquet: $59.99
LEGO Botanicals Wildflower Bouquet: $47.96 (20% off)
2. Presidents' Day Sales (February 13–17): Expect deals on mattresses, clothing, laptops, and PCs, along with potential sitewide sales from major retailers.
3. Tax Day Sales (April 15): While not a dedicated sales event, many retailers offer discounts around tax day, capitalizing on tax refunds. Look for deals on TVs, electronics, and LEGO sets.
4. Star Wars Day Sales (May 4): A surprisingly good time for Star Wars merchandise deals, including LEGO Star Wars sets, movies, games, and collectibles.
5. Mother's Day Sales (May 8–11): Discounts on gifts like flowers, jewelry, watches, and chocolates are common.
6. Memorial Day Sales (May 22–26): A three-day weekend sales bonanza with deals on mattresses, clothing, appliances, laptops, and furniture. Major online retailers participate heavily.
7. Dads and Grads Sales (June 1–15): A combined sales event targeting graduating students and fathers. Expect discounts on TVs, laptops, PCs, and furniture. A great time to purchase electronics before summer sales.
8. 4th of July Sales (July 1–6): Another three-day weekend event with deals mirroring Memorial Day, plus summer-specific items like sporting goods and grills.
9. Prime Day (Mid-July): Amazon's major sales event, often rivaling Black Friday in scale and discounts. Many other retailers participate with competing sales. Expect it around July 15-16, 2025.
10. Labor Day Sales (August 25–September 1): A back-to-school and holiday weekend sales event with deals on mattresses, clothing, LEGO sets, electronics, Apple products, and outdoor gear.
11. October Prime Day Sales (Mid-October): Amazon's fall sales event, similar to Prime Day, often followed by other retailers.
12. Black Friday Sales (November 1–30): The biggest shopping event of the year, with discounts across all categories. Expect deals to start appearing shortly after the October sales.
13. Cyber Monday Sales (November 30–December 5): Online-focused sales event, often overlapping with Black Friday deals.
14. Green Monday Sales (December 8–23): eBay's created event, representing the final push of holiday sales.
15. New Year's Sales (December 26–January 1): Post-Christmas sales featuring deals on returned gifts and older tech models.
This comprehensive guide helps you plan your shopping strategy for 2025, maximizing savings across various sales events. Remember to compare prices and utilize price tracking tools to secure the best deals.
