Between Fourth of July deals and the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day, July is filled with sales and deals that savvy shoppers will want to take advantage of. It’s also the time when tax-free shopping seasons occur in select states, which aligns perfectly with the back-to-school shopping season for many, or those still stocking up on summertime essentials.
To help you make the most of this month of savings without missing a beat, we’ve plugged the best sales into our interactive calendar above. You can use it to shop each deal directly or save the dates to your personal calendar to ensure you don’t miss out on the sweet savings. On top of that, we’ve used our internal discount data to calculate the average savings shoppers can expect to find in the top categories to shop this month. Read on for more.
Top Sales to Shop in July
- Savings From RetailMeNot’s Amazon Storefront: We have a new Amazon Storefront! Shop now for great deals on some of our favorite styles and products.
- LEGO Free Gift with Purchase Deal: Receive a free gift with your LEGO purchase of $160 or more when you shop July 1-8. Plus get 5% cash back!
- RetailMeNot Summer Style Guide: Shop some of our favorite fashion picks for summer here!
- The Home Depot Red, White and Blue Appliances Event: Here’s an offer you don’t want to miss! Get up to 40% off and save up to an extra $600 on select appliances through July 9.
- Fourth of July Savings: Check out the latest and greatest Fourth of July savings events here.
- Dr. Martens End of Season Sale: Score up to 30% off select Dr. Martens styles during this must-shop sale that runs through July 6.
- Amazon Prime Day: The highly anticipated sales event of the year is back. Shop Amazon Prime Day deals from July 8-11.
- Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Nordstrom’s biggest sale of the year is back! The event starts on July 12 with early access available to Nordstrom cardholders.
- RetailMeNot Cash Back Boost Event: Enjoy up to 20% cash back from your favorite stores and brands during our latest Cash Back Boost Event running from July 24-27.

The 5 Smartest Things to Shop for This July
1. Health & Beauty (Average Discount: 26% Off)
Now that summer is officially here, we know you are on the search for the ultimate sun protection and all the essentials you need to keep your skin healthy and moisturized. Plus, don’t forget about grabbing some of your favorite glam products in summery shades! Look out for beauty deals during Prime Day for major savings.
Shop deals from some of our favorite health and beauty brands:
2. Computers & Electronics (Average Discount: 20% Off)
If you’re an avid Prime Day shopper, you already know it’s a great time to find tech deals on computers, TVs, Amazon smart home devices and so much more. If you miss the Prime Day window when it comes to updating your tech, don’t fret. You’ll see more sales this month when the back-to-school craze begins.
Look for deals on electronics from these brands we love:
3. Clothing (Average Discount: 20% Off)
Fashionistas rejoice! Late July is a great time to shop for apparel as summer styles will start to hit the clearance racks. This is a great time to start shopping back to school clothing too since there still be warm weather during the first few months of the school year. Plus, you’ll find clothing savings during Prime Day with other retailers likely launching competing sales. Be sure to keep an eye out for Fourth of July clothing sales at the start of the month.
Check out these clothing brands that often have amazing deals:
4. Office Supplies (Average Discount: 19% Off)
It wouldn’t be the beginning of the back-to-school shopping season without deals on office supplies everywhere you turn. Even if you’re not a student or parent, this is a great time to stock up on essentials for your workplace or home office. You’ll even find markdowns on office furniture around this time.
Here are some office supply retailers we recommend:
5. Home & Garden (Average Discount: 18% Off)
Did you know that the July 4th weekend is an excellent time to shop for home and garden goods? Get ready for great deals because this is when summertime markdowns start as retailers aim to clear out their stock before the cooler weather comes. Look for deals on grills, patio furniture and all the outdoor essentials. Plus, if you need home cleaning supplies like vacuums be sure to check Prime Day sales.
Save more when you shop for home & garden essentials from these retailers:
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