For many, October is a favorite month due to the beautiful fall weather and the official arrival of the spooky season. Now, it will be your favorite thanks to the surprising savings you’ll find. Don’t be fooled by thinking you have to wait until Black Friday to get amazing deals. Major retailers like Walmart and Amazon start early holiday sales around this time, so get your wallets ready.
Take this month to prep for Halloween, get a head start on holiday shopping and enjoy seeing the savings stack up along the way. We’re here to help you find the deals you don’t want to miss! We used our internal discount data to calculate average discounts October shoppers can expect in popular categories so you know where to look. Plus, we’ve highlighted deals from beloved retailers for you to shop! Check out the calendar above for dates and the option to save sales to your personal calendar. Read on below for the full scoop on savings.
Top Sales to Shop in October
- Walmart October Deals: From Oct. 8 to Oct. 13, big savings are here! Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 12 PM ET, early access deals are live on Walmart.com for Walmart+ members only. On Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 12 AM ET, deals are live for all shoppers both in-store and online. Deals end Sunday, Oct. 13 at 11:59 PM ET.
- Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: This month has two Prime Days on Oct. 8 and 9! Shop early holiday deals from brands like LEGO, Samsung, Disney and more. Sign up for Prime now if you haven’t already.
- Wayfair Way Day: Shop Way Day Oct. 5-7 to get up to 80% off sitewide! From rugs to furniture and everything in between, don’t miss Wayfair’s biggest sale of the season.
- LG Laundry Deal: Score $1000 off the LG WashCombo All-in-One through Oct. 30.
- RetailMeNot’s October Cash Back Boost Event: Enjoy boosted cash back offers from brands you love from Oct. 10-13.
- Yankee Candle RMN Exclusive: Use our exclusive code to get 25% off your full-price order at Yankee Candle!
The 5 Smartest Things to Shop for in October
Ready to dive into savings? Our Top 5 buys for October are here to help you get a head start on holiday shopping, snagging spooky season essentials and more.
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1. Computers and Electronics (Average Discount: 42% Off)
Whether you need a tech upgrade or you’re looking to surprise a special someone with a super sweet gift this holiday season, October is a great time to find amazing prices on computers and electronics. When it comes to these major purchases, we understand that every penny saved counts. Be on the lookout for cash back deals in this category too to add up more savings.
Here are brands we love relying on for great tech deals:
2. Home and Garden (Average Discount: 25%)
Get your outdoor space in prime position for fall hosting and enjoying downtime on brisk, breezy days. Plus, snag home decor that makes you feel in the spooky spirit! There is so much to love about home and garden shopping this time of year. Soak up every bit of it and enjoy knowing you’re savings as you go.
Shop some of our favorite home and garden brands now:
3. Clothing (Average Discount: 24% Off)
As the season changes, your wardrobe needs a refresh. In fact, everyone in the family probably needs new season essentials this time of year. Luckily, there are amazing discounts to be found. Shop new gear for all ages to wear all season long and rack up the bargains.
Check out these clothing brands for awesome deals:
4. Toys (Average Discount: 23% Off)
It’s time to get a head start on the holiday season by shopping the latest and greatest toys on the market before it’s crunch time. Instead of worrying about the “it” toys of the year running out of stock, look for great deals now that will put you ahead in the gift-giving game.
Look for toy deals from these trusty brands:
5. Gifts (Average Discount: 20% Off)
The perfect gift looks different for everyone. Luckily, plenty of brands start offering deals around this time of year that can benefit your wallet no matter who you’re shopping for this season. Since gift-giving is all about the thought you put into it, finding an awesome discount is icing on the cake.
Give gift shopping a go at these amazing retailers:
Honorable Mention: Halloween Stuff
When it comes to shopping all things spooky and scary, timing is everything. Beware that Halloween decor will be the most expensive throughout the first half of October. Towards the end of the month, you’ll see markdowns of 50% off and more. So if you’re in the market for lawn inflatables, wreaths and other creepy decor, shop early if you dare, but if you don’t want to spook your budget, patience is key. Pro tip: shop at the last minute or even on Oct. 31 itself and store away your discounted goodies to have a ghoulish time next year. Prices will be best on those final days since retailers will want everything scary out of the way to make room for Christmas trees and all things jolly and wintry decor. The same rule applies to Halloween candy — shop on Nov. 1 to satisfy your sweet tooth and your wallet at the same time. Happy shopping and happy haunting!
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