Sales in New York

How about timing your trip to line up with one of the big sale days in New York?

You'll come home with suitcases full of great finds at unbeatable prices if you travel during the US sale seasons, also called clearance periods, sales, or markdowns.

Below I'll walk you through these sale dates in New York so you can plan the ideal trip for the least money.

If you love to shop, New York is an ideal destination, and even if your trip doesn't line up with the big clearance events, don't worry: you'll always find stores with discounts, markdowns and promotions in where to shop on a budget.

Sale Dates in New York

Here's the calendar of clearance sales and markdowns so you can plan your trip and take advantage of annual deals that can reach up to 70% off the original price!

The sale dates are in calendar order, and you'll notice most of them fall on US holidays:

1. Presidents Day: Winter Sales in New York

Every year, winter merchandise gets marked down between February 12 and 15.

2. Memorial Day: Spring Clearance in New York

This is the end-of-spring-season clearance: between May 28 and 31.

May is a beautiful month in New York, the weather is lovely and high season hasn't hit yet, so everything is cheaper.

3. Summer Sale: Back to School Markdowns

The first days of July bring both the Back to School clearance and the Fourth of July sales: between July 1 and 5.

4. Labor Day: End of Summer Discounts

The first days of September bring the end-of-summer clearance in New York: between September 3 and 6.

5. Columbus Day Sales

Fall brings two big clearance seasons in New York. The first is the Columbus Day sales, held around October 12, the day America was discovered, known as Columbus Day in the United States.

🗓️ The Columbus Day sales run between October 8 and 11.

6. Black Friday in New York

The second big clearance season in New York during November is the famous Black Friday.

While the official date is the Friday after Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday of every year), stores already have big discounts in the days leading up to it and throughout the weekend after Thanksgiving.

It's one of the cheapest times of the year to shop. It's worth timing your trip around this date, because November has plenty going on and you can already feel the Christmas spirit in New York.

7. After Holiday Sales: End of Year Discounts

Between December 26 and January 2 you get the sales and markdowns that follow the end-of-year celebrations in New York. Excellent prices!

Big Discounts in New York All Year Round

If your trip doesn't line up with any of the sale dates in New York, you can visit Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

This mall north of New York is known for great deals year-round on top brands and high-end clothing. Best of all, during clearance seasons the discounts go even deeper!

It's a couple of hours from New York. If you're up for a visit, read how to get to Woodbury Common Outlets from Manhattan.