When Do Clothing Sales Happen? The Best Times to Shop for Discounts

Clothing sales happen throughout the year, but the best times to shop for discounts depend on seasonal cycles, holidays, and retailer strategies. Here’s a breakdown of the best times to find deals:

1. End-of-Season Clearance Sales

Winter Clearance: Late January – February (post-holiday markdowns)

Spring Clearance: Late June – July

Summer Clearance: Late August – September

Fall Clearance: Late November – December

2. Major Holiday Sales

Black Friday & Cyber Monday (Late November) – Huge discounts on winter apparel and gifts.

Christmas & Post-Holiday Sales (December 26 – January) – Deep discounts to clear inventory.

Memorial Day (Late May) – Summer clothing sales.

4th of July – Mid-year clearance on summer styles.

Labor Day (Early September) – End-of-summer sales and early fall discounts.

3. Retailer-Specific Sales

Amazon Prime Day (July, sometimes October) – Big discounts on fashion.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (July) – New-season items at lower prices.

Macy’s One-Day Sales (Frequent, especially around holidays).

4. Monthly & Flash Sales

Many brands offer “First-Time Buyer” discounts (sign up for emails).

End-of-Month Sales – Some retailers discount to meet quotas.

Flash Sales (e.g., Zara, H&M, ASOS) – Often mid-week or around holidays.

5. Online-Only Discount Events

Cyber Week (After Thanksgiving) – Online-exclusive deals.

End-of-Quarter Sales (March, June, September, December) – Retailers clear stock.

Pro Tips for Saving More:

✔ Shop early in the morning when retailers restock clearance items.

✔ Use price-tracking tools (Honey, CamelCamelCamel, Rakuten).

✔ Sign up for newsletters for exclusive early access.

✔ Check outlet stores & resale platforms (Poshmark, ThredUp).

By timing your shopping around these periods, you can save 50-80% on clothing year-round!

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