Holidays and big sales
Every gift-giving holiday and big shopping sale of the year, with what people give for each. The dates of the sales Amazon runs (Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days) are the usual weeks: Amazon announces the exact days a few weeks ahead. For the best gifts right now, see the rankings.
October 2026
- HalloweenHolidaycostumes, decorations and treats
November 2026
- ThanksgivingHolidayhosting, kitchen and table picks
- Black FridaySalethe biggest holiday deals of the year
- Small Business SaturdaySalegifts from small brands
- Cyber MondaySaleonline deals on tech and gifts
December 2026
- Giving TuesdayHolidaygiving back
- Last week for Christmas shippingSeasongifts that arrive in time, and gift cardsCheck each listing for its delivery date.
- Christmas EveHolidaylast-minute gifts
- ChristmasHolidaygifts for everyone on your list
- After-Christmas salesSalegift-card spending and year-end deals
- New Year's EveHolidayparty picks
January 2027
- New Year's DayHolidayplanners, fitness gear and fresh-start gadgets
February 2027
- Super Bowl SundayHolidaygame-day snacks gear, big-screen and party picksThe second Sunday in February (the NFL sets the date).
- Valentine's DayHolidaygifts for partners: jewelry, self-care, date-night and sweet treats
March 2027
- St. Patrick's DayHolidayfun green party picks
- EasterHolidayEaster basket fillers, toys and spring treats for kids
May 2027
- Teacher Appreciation WeekHolidaythank-you gifts for teachers
- Mother's DayHolidaygifts for moms: self-care, kitchen, jewelry and home
- Graduation seasonSeasongraduation gifts: dorm gear, tech, travel and keepsakes
- Memorial Day salesSaleoutdoor, grilling and home picksA big weekend for sales on mattresses, appliances and outdoor gear.
June 2027
- Father's DayHolidaygifts for dads: grilling, tools, gadgets and outdoors
July 2027
- Fourth of JulyHolidaysummer party, grilling and outdoor fun
- Prime Day (usually mid-July)Salebig deals across AmazonAmazon announces the exact dates a few weeks ahead; this is the usual week.
- Back to schoolSeasonbackpacks, lunch gear, school tech and dorm essentials
September 2027
- Labor Day salesSaleend-of-summer deals on home and outdoor
- Grandparents DayHolidaygifts for grandparents: photo gifts, cozy home and easy tech
October 2027
- Prime Big Deal Days (usually early October)Saleearly holiday deals on AmazonAmazon announces the exact dates a few weeks ahead; this is the usual week.