The Best Days of the Week to Buy Big-Ticket Items Online

On February 16, 2025 By newsroom Topic: Shopping Skills

Here’s a breakdown of the best days to buy specific items online, helping you snag deals on everything from electronics to groceries.


Monday

  • Electronics (Computers, TVs, Cameras, Video Games):
  • Rebates applied earlier in the week.
  • Retailers push sales to attract weekday shoppers.
  • Dress Pants & Sunglasses:
  • Average Discounts: 48% (pants) and 55% (sunglasses).
  • Cars:
  • After less successful weekend sales, dealerships might sweeten the deals on Monday to close sales.

Tuesday

  • Airplane Tickets:
  • Best time to start shopping for domestic airfare deals. Deals last through Thursday.
  • Men’s Apparel:
  • Average Discount: 42%.

Wednesday

  • Gas:
  • Fill up mid-week to avoid weekend price hikes.
  • Groceries:
  • Mid-week overlaps with new and old sales flyers for extra savings.
  • Jewelry:
  • Prices drop mid-week to attract shoppers. Sales continue into Thursday.
  • Shoes & Kids’ Clothing:
  • Average Discounts: 38% (shoes), 40% (children's clothing).

Thursday

  • Clothing:
  • Retailers roll out weekend sales early.
  • Handbags:
  • Average Discount: 36%.
  • Gas:
  • Best time is Thursday morning before weekend hikes.

Friday

  • Accessories (Jewelry, Belts, Scarves):
  • Average Discount: 42%.

Saturday

  • Books:
  • Discounts spike for weekend leisure reading.
  • Intimates & Outerwear:
  • Average Discounts: 37% (intimates), 51% (outerwear).

Sunday

  • Major Appliances:
  • High search traffic for washers, dryers, microwaves, and ovens. Retailers often offer deals to match demand.
  • Groceries & Drugstore Items:
  • Fresh coupons in newspaper inserts and week-end sales overlap.
  • Swimsuits:
  • Average Discount: 52%.

Pro Tips:

  • Use tools like Honey or CamelCamelCamel to track prices.
  • Combine online deals with cashback apps for added savings.
  • Be flexible with timing—plan your purchases around these trends for maximum discounts.

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