The month of September brings Labor Day sales and plenty of other savings opportunities. With the holiday falling on Sept. 2 this year, it’s wise to plan ahead, so get ready to spring into action, savvy shoppers! The weeks ahead will be the time to shop for clothing, health and beauty, sporting goods, travel and home furnishing.
Since sales have already begun, we want to help you keep up with a frenzy of deals without falling behind! We used our internal discount data to calculate average discounts September shoppers can expect in popular categories — and zero in on the Top 5 categories to shop this month.
Top Sales to Shop in September
September is a big month for savings, so take note of the following sales:
- RetailMeNot Fall Fashion Frenzy: Shop the best deals on fall clothing, accessories, footwear and more all month long.
- LG Laundry Deal: Score $1000 off the LG WashCombo All-in-One throughout September.
- Labor Day Weekend Sales: Stay up to date with the best Labor Day Weekend sales from your favorite retailers.
- Wayfair Labor Day Sale: Get up to 70% off best-selling home furnishing and so much more.
- Expedia September Sale: Now through Sept. 24, save 20% or more on your next hotel booking with Expedia.
- Back-to-School Savings: If you’re in back-to-school shopping mode for a September start to the year, you’re in luck. There are plenty of back-to-school deals to shop now!
- Late Summer Sales: Shop summer sales now before the final day of the season on Sept. 22.
The 5 Smartest Things to Buy in September
1. Health and Beauty Products (Average Discount: 23% Off)
Stock up on everything your skin needs from late summer pampering to early fall care. Plus grab some new shades of your favorite makeup products to help you transition between the seasons too! You can also check some clearance sections to grab your fav summer products before they’re gone.
Here are our favorite brands to shop for savvy health and beauty hauls:
2. Clothing (Average Discount: 19% Off)
In a seasonal transition, you’ll need to adjust your wardrobe too. Grab new pieces for layering and incorporating fall colors. Be sure to grab some of your summertime favorites from the sales sections too. Plus grab any wardrobe essentials your kiddos need for the school year if you haven’t already.
Check out some of our favorite clothing brands where you can shop for the whole family at once:
3. Sporting Goods (Average Discount: 17% Off)
Time to grab the gear your kids need to play sports throughout the school year and stay active at home. Plus football and tailgating season is almost here, so time to grab some merch to show your team spirit loud and proud.
Shop some of our favorite sporting goods stores below:
4. Travel (Average Discount: 16% Off)
September isn’t a big travel month compared to others in the year, so it’s a great time to find some awesome deals on getaways you might otherwise put off booking. Whether you have a cruise or a swanky hotel as the next item on your travel bucket list, take a peek and you’ll likely find some decent prices.
Check these travel brands for exciting bookings and deals:
5. Home Furnishing (Average Discount: 13% Off)
We already know you’re counting down the days until you can give your space a cute fall decor home makeover. Maybe you even have some furniture upgrades you need to make and have been waiting for the right deal to strike. Labor Day is a good time to shop for savings on big-ticket items like a new couch, mattress or appliance. Keep looking throughout the month to get an early start on fall decor.
Take a look at some of our favorite brands for home furnishing:
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