Buying cheap from abroad is not a matter of luck, it is a matter of the calendar. Over the course of the year there are more than a dozen major discount events across Europe, the United States, China and Oceania, and if you know when each one falls and which stores to buy from, you can plan months ahead and get it delivered in your country at the best price. Whether you live in Latin America, the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia, save this guide: it is your complete 2026-2027 online sales calendar.
2026-2027 sales calendar, month by month
| Date | Event | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|
| Early January | Winter sales (Europe) | Zara, Zalando, El Corte Inglés |
| January | Post-Christmas sales (US/UK) | Amazon, tech and home |
| February 14 | Valentine's Day | Gifts, jewelry, Sephora |
| March-April | Amazon Spring Sale | Amazon: tech and home |
| May-June | EOFY Sales (Australia) and Hot Sale (Latin America) | Compare the local price with Europe: Europe almost always wins |
| June 18 | 618 (China) | AliExpress, Temu |
| July | Amazon Prime Day | Amazon (exact date to be confirmed) |
| July | Summer sales (Europe) | Zara, Nike, Decathlon |
| August-September | Back to school | Fnac, MediaMarkt |
| Mid-October | Prime Big Deal Days | Amazon (date to be confirmed) |
| November | Click Frenzy (Australia) | Electronics and fashion, shipped to your locker |
| November 11 | Singles Day (11.11) | AliExpress, Shein, Temu |
| November 27 | Black Friday | Global: Amazon, Zara, AutoDoc |
| November 30 | Cyber Monday | Tech: Apple, MediaMarkt |
| December | Christmas | Last call. Watch out for shipping cut-off dates |
| December 26 | Boxing Day (UK / Australia) | The second big round of sales of the year |
The fixed dates (Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Valentine's Day, Boxing Day) you can note down right now. The Amazon Prime Day dates are announced a few weeks in advance; we will keep updating them on the blog.
The three peaks you can't miss
1. November (Singles Day + Black Friday + Cyber Monday): the king of months. Start getting your locker ready in October. We cover it all in our Black Friday 2026 guide.
2. July (Prime Day + summer sales): the second big peak, with the advantage that it coincides with the official European sales. Check out the summer sales.
3. January (winter sales): the best time for European fashion and footwear, with Zara and Zalando up to 70% off.
How to set up your yearly shopping plan
The people who save the most don't buy on impulse: they spread their purchases across the year based on when each category drops in price.
- Fashion and footwear: the January and July sales in Europe. That's where the biggest discounts are.
- Tech and electronics: Prime Day (July and October), Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- Toys and collectibles: Black Friday and the weeks before Christmas, before stock runs out.
- Home and small appliances: Prime Day and back to school.
- Everything from China (gadgets, budget fashion): 618 in June and Singles Day in November.
The golden rule: note the "regular" price of what you want a few weeks before each event. That way you can tell a real discount from an inflated one.
See how it works in one minute:
How to make the most of any sale from your country
The perennial problem is that many stores don't ship outside their own country, or the international shipping eats up the discount. The solution is to have a locker in the country of origin: you buy like a local, the store delivers to your locker and we forward the package to your home, whether you're in Latin America, the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia. If you take advantage of several events in a row, package consolidation combines everything into a single shipment and brings the cost down.
Before you buy, calculate the shipping to your country with the quoter to find out the final price, including taxes if they apply in your country.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best months to buy cheap online?
The three peaks are November (Singles Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday), July (Prime Day and summer sales) and January (winter sales). Boxing Day (December 26) is a great second round in the United Kingdom and Australia.
When is Singles Day 2026?
Singles Day is always held on November 11. In 2026 it falls on a Wednesday and is the big discount event for Chinese stores like AliExpress, Shein and Temu.
When is Black Friday 2026?
Friday, November 27, 2026, followed by Cyber Monday on Monday, November 30.
Does this calendar work if I live in the US, the UK or Australia?
Yes. The events are global, and with a locker in the country of origin you buy from whichever store you want and receive it at your home wherever you are.
Can I buy from stores that don't ship to my country?
Yes. With your MDE locker you use a local address in the country of origin and we forward the package to your home.
