Electronics prices follow predictable seasonal patterns. Knowing when retailers run their biggest sales can save you hundreds on laptops, TVs, smartphones, and more.
2026 Electronics Sale Calendar
January
Best buys: TVs (post-Super Bowl), 4K monitors, previous-gen laptops
Events: CES announcements often trigger clearance on older models
March-April
Best buys: Tax refund deals on computers and gaming consoles
Events: Spring sales at Best Buy and Amazon
July
Best buys: Everything—Prime Day sets the pace
Events: Amazon Prime Day forces competitors to match deals
August
Best buys: Laptops, tablets, printers (back to school)
Events: Back-to-school sales across all major retailers
November
Best buys: EVERYTHING—deepest discounts of the year
Events: Black Friday and Cyber Monday (plan purchases ahead)
Top Electronics Retailers
- Best Buy – Price matching, open-box deals, rewards program
- Newegg – PC components, flash sales, Shell Shocker deals
- Dell – Direct sales, business discounts, outlet store
- Samsung – Trade-in programs, education discounts