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Save Money by Knowing What Goes on Sale Each Month of the Year

You can save a lot of money by buying items in the month that sellers traditionally reduce prices on that item. Here's a general guideline of bargain sales, by month:

January Bargain Sales

  • post-holiday sales
  • fall merchandise
  • furniture
  • home appliances [li[cookware
  • bed and bath linens
  • rugs
  • sports equipment
  • computers and other electronics

February Bargain Sales

  • jewelry
  • perfumes
  • gift items
  • electronics
  • floor coverings
  • housewares
  • furniture

March Bargain Sales

  • spring clothing
  • wedding gifts
  • air conditioners
  • washers and dryers
  • garden supplies
  • outdoor winter sports gear
  • luggage
  • china

April Bargain Sales

  • spring clothing
  • yard and garden supplies
  • bridal gowns (save up to 70%)
  • furniture
  • cruises
  • European vacations
  • paint and wallpaper

May Bargain Sales

  • gifts for Mom
  • silver
  • watches
  • athletic clothing and shoes
  • linens and towels
  • wedding gowns
  • furniture
  • cruises
  • European vacations
  • home maintenance items

June Bargain Sales

  • gifts for Dad
  • fishing and camping gear
  • men's cologne
  • summer items
  • storm windows
  • summer clothing
  • televisions
  • building materials

July Bargain Sales

  • air conditioners
  • summer items
  • school supplies
  • school clothes
  • summer sports equipment

August Bargain Sales

  • school supplies
  • school clothes
  • summer clothing (bathing suits and sandals)
  • linens and towels
  • lawn and garden equipment

September Bargain Sales

  • winter wear (winter coats, gloves, scarves)
  • summer clothes
  • outdoor grills
  • lawn furniture
  • bicycles
  • housewares

October Bargain Sales

  • winter wear (winter coats, gloves, scarves)
  • last year's car models
  • fishing equipment
  • houses
  • crystal
  • silver
  • glassware

November Bargain Sales

  • houses
  • quilts and blankets
  • space heaters
  • winter clothing

December Bargain Sales

  • clothing
  • appliances
  • gifts
  • wrapping paper
  • holiday cards
  • other holiday items

For information on bargain sales months by types of item, see Bargain Sales By Type of Item. For more information on overall bargain shopping strategies, see Bargain Shopping Strategies.

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