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New Year sales 2027: dates, deals and what’s worth buying

New Year sales run from New Year’s Eve through the first weekend of January. They mix the end of Christmas clearance, January white sales on bedding and towels, and resolution deals on fitness gear.

Dates 31 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 Updated 21 Oct 2026

When are New Year sales 2027?

Thursday 31 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 Our estimate

Our estimate from when it ran in past years (below). We mark it as announced the moment stores confirm it. That is 5 days of deals.

New Year sales: past dates
YearDatesDaysWhat happened
202731 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 20275Our estimate Coming up.
202631 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 20265New Year's Day fell on a Thursday, so most sales ran through the first weekend of January.
202531 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 20256New Year's Day on a Wednesday; the deals stretched to the following Sunday.
202429 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 20244New Year's Day on a Monday made it a four-day holiday weekend sale.

What gets cheapest during New Year sales

Usual discounts from past years
Bedding and towels20–50% offJanuary white sales. Sheets, towels, pillows and duvet covers are some of the month's best buys.
Fitness gear and smartwatches15–40% offTreadmills, trackers and activewear are cut to match New Year resolutions.
Winter clothing30–75% offCoats and sweaters clear out. Kids' winter clearance has reached 75% off at The Children's Place in past years.
Small kitchen appliances20–60% offLeftover holiday stock. Home Depot has cut small appliances by up to 67% in past Januarys.
Holiday decor leftovers70–90% offThe last of the Christmas clearance, if there is anything left.
TVs10–25% offLast year's models drop after the new ones are shown at CES in early January. Black Friday is still usually cheaper.

Buy now, in the sale, or wait?

Buy now

Nothing for this sale. Bedding, fitness gear and winter coats all get cheaper in the first days of January.

Buy in the sale

Sheets, towels, fitness trackers, activewear and winter coats, plus small appliances and leftover holiday stock.

Wait

Mattresses and large appliances. Deeper cuts usually come on MLK weekend in mid-January and Presidents' Day in February.

Stores to watch for New Year sales

Best BuyHas taken up to $600 off Windows laptops in past January sales.
Home DepotSmall kitchen appliances up to 67% off in a past January, plus the end of its holiday decor clearance.
Kohl'sWinter boot clearance through January and February, up to 40% off with an extra 20% code in 2026.
Old Navy and GapSweaters from about $12 and pants up to 40% off in past January sales.
Ulta BeautyUp to 65% off beauty in past January sales.

How to shop New Year sales

Three sales in one

The New Year sales mix the end of Christmas clearance, the start of the January white sales on bedding and towels, and resolution deals on fitness gear. They run from New Year's Eve to the first weekend of January, then carry on at a lower pitch to MLK weekend in mid-January.

White sales: the oldest sale in the calendar

Department stores have run January sales on sheets and linens since the 1870s, when most linens were white, and the name stuck. Sheets, towels, pillows and duvet covers are still among the best buys of the month. Look at the fabric, not just the thread count: 100% cotton or linen breathes best.

Resolution gear without the regret

Treadmills, smartwatches and activewear are discounted to catch New Year resolutions. Buy for the exercise you already do, not the one you plan to start, and check the return window before you order something heavy. Gyms often waive sign-up fees in January too.

What to leave for later

  • Mattresses and large appliances: better discounts usually come on MLK weekend in mid-January and Presidents' Day in February.
  • TVs: last year's models fall ahead of the Super Bowl, but Black Friday is usually still cheaper.
  • Snow gear and luggage: often cheaper in March, when demand drops.

New year, new codes

Stores often launch new codes with their January sales, and last year's stop working. We test every code at a real checkout before it goes on the site.

New Year sales questions, answered

When are New Year sales 2027?
We expect New Year sales 2027 to run Thursday 31 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027. That is our estimate from when it ran in past years; we mark it as announced once stores confirm. Last time it ran 31 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026.
Are stores open on New Year's Day?
Most big retailers are open on New Year's Day, often with shorter hours. Some, such as Costco, close. Banks, post offices and federal offices are closed, as it is a federal holiday.
What is a white sale?
A January sale on bed and bath linens: sheets, towels, pillows and duvet covers. Department stores have run them since the 1870s, when most linens were white.
Is January a good time to buy a mattress?
It is decent, especially on MLK weekend in mid-January, but Presidents' Day in February is usually better for mattresses and large appliances.
What should I buy in the New Year sales?
Bedding and towels, fitness gear, winter clothing, small kitchen appliances and the last of the Christmas decor.

Other sales coming up

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A sale is only as good as the code

Dates get you to the right week. A code that works at the checkout gets you the price. We test every one of ours in a real cart.

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