when to buy

Some things really are cheaper at certain times of year. Here's the calendar, with a source for every line. We don't track prices, so tap through to see today's price before you buy.

• Late Jan – early Feb
  "Big Game" TV sales, about two weeks before the Super Bowl.
  Source: Consumer Reports TV buying guide
• May (Memorial Day weekend)
  Mattress and appliance sales start mid-month ahead of Memorial Day.
  Source: Consumer Reports, products on deep discount in May
• June 23–26, 2026
  Amazon Prime Day (US, Prime members).
  Source: NBC Select
• July (Fourth of July weekend)
  Discounts on large appliances, grills and mattresses.
  Source: Consumer Reports, products on deep discount in July
• August (back-to-school)
  A good month for computers, tablets, printers and routers.
  Source: Consumer Reports, products on deep discount in August
• Early September (Labor Day weekend)
  Mattress sales around the holiday weekend.
  Source: Consumer Reports mattress deals
• October 6–7, 2026
  Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (US).
  Source: NBC Select
• Mid-October (holiday weekend)
  Discounts on mattresses and large appliances.
  Source: Consumer Reports, products on deep discount in October
• November 27, 2026 (Black Friday) – November 30 (Cyber Monday)
  The deepest TV discounts of the year, and broad sales across most categories.
  Source: Consumer Reports TV buying guide

Checked 2026-10-27. See the Black Friday watchlist for picks worth waiting for.