Holiday sales in America are the surest way to save a decent amount on a large purchase or on a lot of small ones. You just need to know what and when to buy. Everyone knows about Christmas sales and "black Friday". But in the US there are other holidays, on the eve of which traders significantly reduce prices - discounts in America these days can reach 85%!
The period of sales is the most attractive period for buyers. Sales in America are held quite often, as for any holidays, and with the change of seasons.
To be aware of all sales and discounts you need to follow the sales calendar and the main holidays in the US. Sales are conducted almost in the same period each year, not taking into account minor differences in the dates of the beginning and the end.
New Year - January 1
New Year's and New Year's discounts close the main season of sales in America. Since the main winter holiday in the US is, after all, Christmas, and not the New Year, the New Year's sales are not as large as the Christmas ones. The Christmas sale lasts until the end of January: everything that has not sold for Christmas is sold out. There is no such abundance of goods and such large discounts as before Christmas, many sizes and colors are missing. However, you can still meet interesting offers from stores.
Day of Martin Luther King Day (MLK Day) - 3rd Monday of January
It is celebrated on the third Monday of January and is a national holiday in the USA. The holiday is devoted to the famous fighter for the rights of African Americans. Discounts start on weekends before the holiday! Sales are conducted by many national trading networks, large online stores.
Valentine's Day - February 14
It is celebrated annually on February 14. Valentine's Day is the most romantic day in the calendar of seasonal and holiday sales in the United States. On this holiday it is customary to give each other presents with love symbols - sweets, ornaments and toys in the shape of the heart, postcards with confessions. The holiday is popular with us, in Ukraine. Sales and promotions start 1-2 weeks before Valentine's Day for items with a love theme, jewelry.
Presidents' Day, Washington's Birthday - 3rd Monday of February
The holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of February and is dedicated to such a position as the President of the United States of America. Traditionally, the holiday is timed to coincide with George Washington's birthday. A number of online stores for this date usually arrange short-term sales of 1-2 days. Basically, this concerns the range of goods with patriotic themes, as well as military clothing, country-style goods or western. It should be noted that this day proclaims the beginning of the season of sales in the new calendar year. The lowest prices for winter clothes and shoes in February!
St. Patrick's Day - March 17
The holiday is celebrated on March 17. This is one of the significant Catholic holidays in Ireland, England, the USA, some provinces of Canada and a number of other countries. Despite the fact that St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, this holiday is quite popular in the United States, where the large Irish diaspora. On this day, many American stores hold all sorts of special promotions and sales. Discounts start a couple of days before the celebration and last about a week.
Catholic Easter (Easter) - Period from 22 March to 25 April
Floating date is from 22 March to 25 April. Easter on a par with Christmas, are one of the main religious holidays of the entire Christian world. In general, shops during this period do sales on religious goods. But recently, a large number of American online stores have also arranged sales for many other groups of goods, and discounts reach 30% or more.
Cinco de Mayo (May 5)
It is celebrated on May 5. A national holiday in Mexico, set in honor of the victory of the Mexican troops in the Battle of Pueblo in 1862. It is celebrated in Mexico and less modestly in the southern states of America. Holiday discounts are available in American online stores. Shares must contain a figure of 5. For example, an action lasts only 5 hours or a 5% discount is offered for 1 day. Every year, the number of stores offering discounts on this day is increasing.
Mother's Day - 2 May Resurrection
It is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. A holiday in honor of mothers, celebrate it in the family circle. On this day it is customary to congratulate mothers and pregnant women, to give gifts. Discounts and sales, timed to this holiday, mainly apply to the women's range of goods: clothing, underwear, cosmetics and can reach up to 50%.
Memorial Day - The Last Monday of May
The day is dedicated to the memory of American servicemen who died in all wars and armed conflicts in which the US has ever taken part. It is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May and is an official weekend. Most American online stores hold special short-term sales before the 1st week for all kinds of goods.
Father's Day - 3rd Sunday June
It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Father's Day is a holiday of gratitude to children for their fathers. As well as Mother's Day, this is a purely family holiday, once again stressing the attitude towards family values. Since 1966 in the USA it is a national holiday. About a week before the holiday date, online stores are offering all sorts of special offers mainly for men's assortment of goods.
Independence Day - 4 July
July 4, the date of signing the Declaration of US Independence in 1776, which proclaimed US independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. One of the most important national holidays of the United States of America. There are large-scale, but short-term sales.
Labor Day - 1st Monday of September
It is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It is a national holiday and the official weekend in the United States. The day is dedicated to the American workers' movement and the socio-economic achievements of workers. On this day, it is customary to hold street parades as a sign of solidarity between workers and trade unions. Many Americans associate Labor Day with the end of summer, and this day is perceived as a day of additional rest. People try to spend time in nature, with the family. Typically, online stores arrange sales on the range of goods for camping and barbecue, as well as the category of summer products.
Columbus Day - 2nd Monday of October
The second Monday in October. The festival is organized in honor of the discovery by Christopher Columbus of America, is a day off in many US states. Many US online stores arrange short sales with large discounts up to 70%.
Halloween - October 31st
It is celebrated on October 31. It is traditionally celebrated on the eve of All Saints Day. Since the holiday has pagan roots, therefore it is celebrated by costumed parties and is very fun. One of the most anticipated and colorful holidays of our time, is especially popular with young people. Halloween is so gay that it is popular now in Ukraine. In online sales outlets and discounts for the holiday start about 1-2 weeks before the appointed date. In the actions involved mainly youth products, home decoration products, carnival costumes, other groups of goods.
Day of Veterans in the United States (Veteran's Day) - November 11
It is celebrated on November 11th. Veterans Day is a national holiday in the USA. Established as a tribute to the veterans of the First World War. Some US online stores make short-term discounts on this day, lasting 1-3 days.
Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November
Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is one of the most important family holidays in the USA. This day is the beginning of the long-awaited Christmas sales. As a rule, a few days before Thanksgiving, American online stores announce the beginning of a 10% discount program and increase them every day.
Black Friday (Fridays) - Between 23 and 29 November
A special day of big sales and discounts in the US. On the calendar of sales in the US takes place after Thanksgiving. "Black Friday" falls in the interval from November 23 to 29. From this Day in America the Christmas period of discounts begins.
Cyber Monday (Cyber Monday) - 1st Monday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Monday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. The term "Cyber Monday" is created as a marketing company with the goal of convincing people to shop online. On this day, online stores set maximum discounts on goods sold.
Catholic Christmas - Early December 25
25 December. Christmas sales are traditionally considered the most grandiose and most generous for discounts for the whole year. Naturally, the largest selection of products in online stores at the very beginning of Christmas sales. As Christmas approaches, the assortment of goods on sales decreases noticeably and it is not always possible to buy the thing you liked or choose the right size. Goods are redeemed so quickly that stores do not always have time to update information on the availability on their websites. Discounts on Christmas Eve reach up to 80%.
