Celebrations

Christmas is in 62 days.

Friday, December 25, 2026

Gifts, Advent, and the toys everyone's looking for. Here's what's worth buying, when to buy it, and what it really sells for.

What to buy, and when

What	Best time to buy	Tip
Toys and LEGO	Black Friday to mid-December	Popular sets sell out; set a price watch in November.
Advent wreaths and candles	Mid-November	Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas.
Shipping deadlines	Mid-December	Most stores' standard-shipping cutoffs land in the third week of December.

Set a price watch on any of these and we'll email you when it drops to your number.

US holidays and the big sale days, soonest first.

Presidents' Day sales: Mid-February. Mattresses, appliances, and furniture.
Memorial Day sales: Late May. Outdoor gear, grills, and appliances.
Amazon Prime Day: Usually July. Amazon devices, electronics, and household items.
Labor Day sales: Early September. Furniture, appliances, and end-of-summer clearance.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday: The weekend after Thanksgiving. Toys, electronics, and nearly everything else.
After-Christmas clearance: December 26 onward. Decor, wrap, and gift sets for next year.

Timing is based on past years. Each store announces exact dates a few weeks ahead.