Image Source: PS Photography / Marisa Petrarca and Shelcy Joseph If, like us, you can never resist a major discount, listen up: Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days event kicks off on October 6, 2026, and it's shaping up to be one of the most epic shopping events of the year with 48 hours full of savings running through October 7. After the annual back-to-school push, we thought our wallets might finally get a break. But October Prime Big Deal Days are here to remind us that holiday shopping is right around the corner. Whether you are getting ready to host family or promised yourself last year that you'd cross off wish lists early, there is no better time to stock up (or splurge) on all the essentials while they're on serious sale.
The best part? Deals span over 35 major categories - fashion, beauty, home, fitness, and beyond - so virtually nothing is off limits. Below, we break down everything you need to know about October 2026 Prime Big Deal Days: the dates, the standout early deals, and how to make sure you're ready to shop.
What Is Prime Big Deal Days?
In short: October Prime Big Deal Days is one of Amazon's biggest sales. The flagship fall sale is widely considered to offer some of the best deals of the year. The global savings event takes place over a two-day period and encompasses some of Amazon's biggest deals of the season on a variety of bestselling products - like the editor-loved Beats Studio Pro Premium Wireless Headphones ($170, originally $350) and Shark FlexStyle Air Multi-Styler ($200, originally $314) to name a couple.
When Is October Prime Big Deal Days 2026?
Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is happening October 6 through October 7, with the event starting at 12:01 AM PT on October 6.
When Does Prime Big Deal Days End?
October Prime Big Deal Days officially ends on October 7 at 11:59 PM PT, which is 3:01 AM ET for people on the East Coast. But the deals aren't completely over at that time. Some markdowns continue hours or even days after the retail holiday passes, so be sure to check our list of deals to see which products you can still score at a deep discount.
How Much Is an Amazon Prime Membership?
With an Amazon Prime membership, members can get access to exclusive deals come October Prime Big Deal Days 2026, as well as perks like free shipping. As of right now, an Amazon Prime Membership ($15) is less than $20 per month, and the retailer also offers a seven day trial ($2) for new users. For full guidance, check out our story on how to sign up for Amazon Prime to get the best deals during this massive sale.
What Deals Can You Expect During October Prime Big Deal Days 2026?
Three times a day, Amazon will release "Today's Big Deals" themed drops featuring some of the hottest offers of Prime Big Deal Days, exclusively for Prime members. These limited-time steals include steep discounts on major brands like Shark and Princess Polly, and will launch at 12:00 AM, 8:00 AM, and 1:00 PM PT each day during the event. With new deals constantly popping up, it's worth checking in frequently to catch the best of what's being offered before it's gone.
Deals You Can Shop During October 2026 Prime Big Deal Days
We're seeing can't-miss markdowns on items that span a range of categories.
Shop our full list of Amazon Prime Big Deal Day deals here and some of our faves below.
- PlusOne Bullet Vibrator ($13, originally $15)
- Batiste Originally Dry Shampoo ($17, originally $30)
- HiLife Portable Steamer ($25, originally $30)
- Peace Out Acne Healing Dots ($26, originally $33)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet ($77, originally $155)
- Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner ($300, originally $413)
- Additional reporting by Kyley Warren, Balim Tezel, and Adelaide Giesey
Haley Lyndes is a former shopping writer and editor with more than seven years of experience in the publishing space. Specializing in home and lifestyle, she covered everything from furniture and mattresses to beauty products and fitness gear. Her writing has appeared in BuzzFeed, Travel + Leisure, and Real Simple.
Kyley Warren (she/her) is an award-winning writer and editor with more than four years of experience in the publishing space. She previously worked as an assistant editor on PS Shopping and is an expert on all things related to shopping and fashion. Before joining PS, Kyley worked with Entertainment Tonight as a style commerce writer, and her byline has appeared in publications globally.
Balim Tezel (she/her) is a PS contributor and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
Adelaide Giesey (she/her) is a shopping writer at Popsugar. With over seven years of industry experience, she is an expert in all things beauty and enjoys writing across fashion and lifestyle categories. Prior to PS, she helped shape the beauty verticals at Byrdie, Coveteur, and InStyle.