Hear ye, hear ye, frugal friends: How happy I am to be in the company of fellow cost-cutting comrades! As a token of my appreciation, I’ll stop speaking like I’m in a low-budget Shakespeare play and share a rather exciting tidbit. Here’s the deal — literally: Amazon Prime Day is officially back for another round. No, not just yet, but come next month, it’ll be sale central. I’m expecting markdowns on all sorts of sought-after brands, including those that don’t really need to go on sale because people will pay top dollar for ’em anyway. (I’ll never say no to a good discount, though).
Set to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and wrap up on Wednesday, Oct. 8, this speedy savings event — dubbed “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” — is sure to be just what the doctor ordered for us bargain-batty folk who don’t want to wait until Black Friday for deep discounts. It’s a little pre-Halloween treat, if you will — and one your dentist won’t scold you for.
Now, if you’re a Prime Day newbie, I’ve answered some common questions about the sale, so be sure to check those out. And if you want to get the price-slash party started early, I’ve included some stellar Amazon deals that are ripe for the picking. Now, get thee to thy shopping cart!
Amazon Prime Day Frequently Asked Questions
When is Fall Prime Day 2025?
This year, the Amazon Prime Big Deals Days event is slated to for two days (as opposed to the four-day Prime Day event back in July). As mentioned, the sale kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and runs through Wednesday, Oct. 8. Set a reminder, or you might miss out on this shorter discount window!
What will be on sale during Fall Prime Day?
While we won’t know exact markdowns until the sale begins, previous Prime Day events have been excellent times to score rarely discounted tech for near-record-low or record-low prices. (We’re always on the lookout for Apple products in particular.) Seasonal clothing and style finds are another popular category — grab a winter coat and some boots for less before the first frost! — as well as small home appliances like air fryers, air purifiers and vacuums. Finally, it’s a smart time to shop for holiday gifts before the Black Friday rush, and you’ll feel so accomplished knowing you’ve checked some items off your list before you’ve even doled out Halloween candy.
Do I need to have an Amazon Prime membership?
Having an Amazon Prime membership isn’t a prerequisite; there are always deals that everyone can enjoy. That said, many of the best Prime Day deals are reserved for Prime members, so having a subscription will allow you to make the most of the sale. Signing up is a cinch, and new members can even opt for a free 30-day trial (after which, you’ll be charged $139 each year — and you can cancel anytime).
The best early Amazon Prime Day deals
Don’t feel like waiting? We get it. Here are some of the best Amazon deals we’re seeing right now, in the run-up to fall Prime Day.
Amazon? It’ll be more like Amazin’ with all of the savings you’ll be scooping up.
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
