Amazon Has Released All the Details of Its “Big Spring Sale.”
Amazon’s first big sale of the year is fast approaching. If you haven’t yet paid off all the credit card debt you accumulated over the holidays, get ready, because the online retailer is ready for another round. Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon’s upcoming spring sale , including some tips on how to shop smart.
What is Amazon’s Big Spring Sale?
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is a spring version of Prime Day , though it lasts longer and offers less impressive discounts. Historically, it was a seven-day sale that focused on seasonal items, from winter and spring clothing to travel, sports equipment, furniture, gardening and lawn care tools, grills, and storage solutions. (And, of course, tech products suitable for any season.) The 2026 sale will be Amazon’s third, following its debut in 2024.
When is Amazon’s big spring sale?
Amazon officially announced the Big Spring Sale on March 16 in a press release. As expected, it will take place during the last week of March, like previous sales. The official dates for the Big Spring Sale are March 25–31, 2026.
Do you need to be a Prime member to shop Amazon’s Spring Sale?
You don’t need to be a Prime member to participate in Amazon’s Spring Sale. However, according to Amazon, Prime members will receive more deals. A Prime subscription starts at $14.99 per month. You can decide whether an annual Prime subscription is worth it , but remember that you can always cancel your Prime subscription after the sale ends.
How to get a free Prime trial before the sale starts
Amazon offers a free 30-day trial , so you can shop during the entire promotional week and cancel your subscription before you’re charged. (Learn more about signing up for a Prime account here .)
What can you expect from Amazon’s spring sale?
With the Big Spring Sale happening this spring , you’ll find end-of-season deals on winter items at Amazon outlet stores, as well as upcoming spring arrivals. Amazon announces discounts on spring fashion essentials, new-season beauty products, seasonal home updates, and gardening essentials. Here’s what Amazon says you can expect this month:
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Up to 50% off at Amazon Outlet
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Discounts up to 40% on clothing and up to 30% on cosmetics.
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Discounts up to 40% for Easter
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Discounts up to 35% on kitchen products and up to 25% on home goods.
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Discounts up to 30% on lawn and garden products.
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Up to 25% off groceries
Every day of the sale, there will also be “daily deals” available, which you can find on the main page . These “special offers” will feature items discounted by 40% or more across clothing, cosmetics, electronics, and more.
Are there any good deals on Amazon’s spring sale?
As always, there are plenty of great deals available right now. Most of them will likely get even better during the sale itself, but some are just as good and available now. You can shop on this Amazon page . We’re curating the best tech deals on our deals page , which you can check out before, during, and after the sale. Some of the best deals right now include the Soundcore Boom 3i portable speaker and the new iPad Air M4 .
Are there competing sales from other retailers?
Yes. Target has already announced its March sale . Last year, Walmart held its “Super Deals Week” at the same time. Best Buy is another retailer that typically competes for shoppers during spring sales.
Here are some tips to help you save during Amazon’s big spring sale.
If you’re shopping at an Amazon sale for the first time, there are a few basic things you need to know.
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You can share your Prime subscription with family members, even if they don’t live with you.
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You can set up price drop alerts for items you’re interested in , and your Alexa devices can notify you when sales start.
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Price tracking tools can tell you whether a deal is really worth your money or not .
But if you take just one tip for shopping during the Amazon spring sale, let it be this: don’t buy anything you didn’t plan to buy anyway . A good way to control impulse buying is to create a wish list in advance and focus exclusively on those items. And if you need to contact an Amazon representative during (or after) the sale, this is the fastest way to do so .