 
Ever wondered what time of year is best to buy certain items? Don’t miss this list of what to buy each month of the year to help you save more money! 
Did you know that you can save tons of money throughout the year by buying certain items each month? Use this guide to know what to buy each month of the year to help you be more intentional with your finances! What to Buy in January - Bedding and Linens — You’ll find deep discounts on sheets and towels for freshening up in the New Year.
- Fitness Equipment — Retailers everywhere know people have new fitness goals.
- Calendars/Planners — You’ll see major discounts on these after the first of the year!
- Diet Foods — Going along with the fitness equipment, retailers know people are starting diets. You’ll find lots of great grocery deals on healthy foods and diet brands.
- Televisions — With the big game at the beginning of the year, televisions often go on sale.
- Toys — You’ll typically see a lot of toys discounted at the first of the year since Christmas has just passed and stores are clearing out their stock for newer toys and models.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, grapefruit, kale, leeks, lemons, oranges, parsnips, rutabagas, tangelos, tangerines, and turnips!
What to Buy in February - Cold Weather Clothing & Outerwear — Stores start clearing out cold weather items to prepare for the spring season.
- Home & Apparel Items — You’ll see some great prices on these items the week of Presidents Day, especially on furniture!
- Candy — You’ll find great deals on clearance candy after Valentine’s Day!
- Breakfast Foods & Canned Goods — You typically see a lot of deals on both of these items!
- Jewelry — There are usually many jewelry sales in February in anticipation of Valentine’s Day.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, grapefruit, kale, leeks, lemons, oranges, parsnips, rutabagas, tangelos, and turnips.
What to Buy in March - Grills — It’s a good idea to buy your grill before the summer season hits, when prices get hiked up quite a bit on these items.
- Tax Prep Software — Obviously you’ll see some great deals on tax software as Tax Day approaches.
- Luggage — With Spring Break being in March and people starting to think more about travel, luggage typically starts going on sale quite a bit in March.
- Corned Beef — Because of St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll see a lot of good deals on corned beef.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on artichokes, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, parsnips, pineapples, radishes, rutabagas, and turnips.
What to Buy in April - Vacuums — People start thinking about spring cleaning this time of year, so you’ll find some great deals on vacuums.
- Candy — You’ll find great deals on clearance candy after Easter!
- Paper Shredding Services — As a Tax Day freebie, you’ll typically see office stores offer FREE paper shredding.
- Jewelry — You’ll see more jewelry sales during this month with Mother’s Day around the corner.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, pineapples, radishes, rhubarb, and spring peas.
Bonus Tip: Keep an eye out for all kinds of other Tax Day freebies! (We update this page every year!) And you’ll typically see Earth Day freebies and free entrance to National Parks during National Park week! What to Buy in May - Home & Kitchen Items — You’ll see a lot of great Memorial Day Sales on these items. Again, it’s a great time to buy furniture.
- Star Wars Items — Due to “May the 4th Be With You” Day, you’ll see a ton of great sales on Star Wars items. So stock up for the Star Wars fans you know!
 - Camping & Hiking Items — Outdoor stores usually put these items on sale for Memorial Day.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on apricots, artichokes, asparagus, cherries, lettuce, mangoes, okra, pineapples, radishes, rhubarb, spring peas, strawberries, swiss chard, and zucchini.
What to Buy in June - Gym Memberships — About halfway through the year, people start to drop off with their fitness goals. Gyms typically run great specials during the summer because of this!
- Gardening Supplies — You’ll see a lot of deals on gardening supplies, seeds, tools, and more.
- Pool Supplies & Outdoor Toys — Be on the lookout for great deals on pool toys as summer approaches!
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on apricots, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, corn, kiwi, lettuce, mangoes, peaches, strawberries, swiss chard, watermelon, and zucchini.
Bonus Tip: You’ll also want to start keeping an eye out for FREE summer activities for kids! They start rolling out in June and usually include things like free movie tickets, skating, bowling, summer reading programs, and more! What to Buy in July - Electronics — Due to “Christmas in July” Sales, you’ll often see a lot of great deals on Black Friday items, like electronics!
- Patriotic Items — Look for these after the 4th of July to get them on clearance.
- Camping & Hiking Items — Outdoor stores usually put these items on sale for 4th of July.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, green beans, kiwi, kohlrabi, lettuce, mangoes, okra, peaches, peppers, plums, raspberries, strawberries, summer squash, swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelon, and zucchini.
What to Buy in August - Back to School Supplies — Back to School Season brings tons of great deals on school and office supplies.
- Outdoor Toys — You’ll start to see stores clearing out their summer items, so look for great deals on outdoor toys for next year.
- Lawn Equipment — As summer comes to a close, you’ll see a lot of deals on lawn equipment since sales are down on those items.
- Swimwear — Look for clearance deals on swimwear at all stores!
- Disinfectants — Because Lysol wipes and spray cleaners are on a lot of school supplies list, you’ll see some great deals on these items.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on acorn squash, apples, apricots, blueberries, butternut squash, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, green beans, kiwi, kohlrabi, lettuce, mangoes, okra, peaches, peppers, plums, raspberries, strawberries, summer squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelon, winter squash, and zucchini.
Bonus Tip: Be on the lookout for tax free weekends in your state! What to Buy in September - Mattresses — September is traditionally known as the best month to buy a mattress, especially over Labor Day weekend!
- Appliances — You’ll also see great deals on home appliances over Labor Day weekend.
- Older iPhone Models — Apple typically announces and rolls out their brand new models in September each year, which means you’ll see discounts on older iPhone models.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on acorn squash, apples, beets, butternut squash, cantaloupe, cauliflower, eggplant, figs, grapes, green beans, lettuce, mangoes, mushrooms, okra, peppers, persimmons, pomegranates, pumpkins, spinach, sweet potatoes, swiss chard, and tomatoes.
What to Buy in October - Candy — Grab great deals on candy during Halloween sales. Or get clearance candy at 50-90% off after Halloween!
- Outdoor Furniture — Labor Day has passed and people are starting to think about spending more time indoors as the weather gets cooler. That means a decrease in outdoor sales, which means great prices on outdoor furniture!
- Vehicles — Dealerships typically start putting their cars on sale in October, and you’ll find the best prices on cars from October through December as the newer models are coming in for the next year.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on acorn squash, apples, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, cauliflower, cranberries, grapes, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, parsnips, persimmons, pomegranates, pumpkins, rutabagas, spinach, sweet potatoes, swiss chard, turnips, and winter squash.
What to Buy in November - Black Friday Sales — As you know, just about everything goes on sale during November for Black Friday. You’ll find amazing deals on home items, appliances, electronics, toys, tools, clothing, and so much more!
- Vehicles — You’ll find the best prices on cars from October through December as the newer models are coming in for the next year.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cranberries, leeks, mushrooms, oranges, parsnips, pears, persimmons, pomegranates, pumpkins, rutabagas, spinach, sweet potatoes, tangerines, turnips, and winter squash.
What to Buy in December - Holiday Sales — Black Friday Sales will spill over into December with more holiday sales leading up to Christmas!
- Wrapping Paper and Christmas Decor — Be sure to shop the day after Christmas for amazing discounts on wrapping paper and decor for the following year!
- Vehicles — You’ll find the best prices on cars from October through December as the newer models are coming in for the next year.
- Seasonal Produce — Look for great prices on broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, grapefruit, kale, leeks, mushrooms, oranges, papayas, parsnips, pears, pomegranates, rutabagas, sweet potatoes, tangelos, tangerines, and turnips.
Are there any items we missed? Do you have any suggestions for what to buy each month of the year? We’d love to hear!  
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