New York is a great city for shopping and if you add sales then that’s even better!!
In shops and outlets, prices are already low compared to European prices so if you can enjoy additional savings on your trip to New York then why not?
It is especially true for American brands. Therefore, it’s always interesting to spend a few hours or more shopping in New York 🙂
New York 2021 sales calendar
In the United States and especially in New York, stores offer sales few times during the year.
Here are some of the sales displayed in chronological order:
President’s Day Sale: February 14-17, 2021
Memorial Day Weekend Sale: May 22-25, 2021
July 4th Summer Sale: June 30 – July 4, 2021
Back-to-school/Fall Preview Sale: July 26 – August 1, 2021
Labor day Weekend Sale: August 27 – September 6, 2021
Columbus Day Weekend Sale: October 9-12, 2021
Thanksgiving Eve: November 24, 2021
Black Friday: November 26, 2021
After Thanksgiving Weekend Sale featuring Midnight Madness: November 26-30, 2021
Cyber Monday: November 29, 2021
Wrap it Up Super Sales (at Jersey Gardens): December 5-23, 2021
After Holiday Sales: From December 26, 2021 to January 6, 2022.
New Year’s Eve Sales: December 31, 2021
New Year’s Day Sales: January 1, 2022
And there are more sales for Valentine’s day (February 14, 2021 ), Mother’s Day (May 9, 2021 ) and Father’s day (June 20, 2021 ), Halloween (October 31, 2021 ), Veterans Day (November 11, 2021 )… 🙂
Where can you find sales in New York?
There are 3 main locations to shop in New York and find good sales:
– On 34th Street close to Macy’s between Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building, of course this includes Macy’s.
– On Broadway between Union Square and Canal Street.
– In Times Square between 43rd Street and 50th Street.
Also try 5th Avenue, Wall Street, Lexington Avenue and Brooklyn. Overall, these 3 main locations gather the coolest and cheapest stores in New York.
Here’s a map below to locate these 3 main locations:
Which stores in New York are offering sales?
Most stores offer sales however, most bargains are found in clothing and shoe shops.
You’ll find deals in the most famous department stores including: Century 21 (no official reopening date yet), Burlington, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, and more.
To find additional stores, don’t hesitate to check my section on New York Shopping Tips.
In addition, you can visit well-known outlet stores. The latest are a great way to find designer clothing at unbeatable prices all year long.
Choice of outlets
The closest one is Empire Outlets; however, it just opened in 2019 and there are not as many stores as the other two outlets.
You may prefer to take a trip to Woodbury Premium as an opportunity to get out of NYC on a bus and see unique landscapes beyond the city.
Finally, Jersey Garden is an indoor outlet mall, the ideal place to shop when it’s very cold (below zero) in winter or extremely hot in summer (90 or more). Unlike Woodbury, an outdoor mall might be a good option if the weather is pleasant.
Both are good and have similar stores, so it’s really up to you! 🙂
There is no doubt that you’ll find some great sales in these outlets. However, it’s worth the trip in terms of prices.
Of course, that is if you find items that you like and fits you 🙂
It’s worth a try!!!
One last New York shopping tip during sales
Even if it’s not a great shopping tip, it might help you while you shop. If you’re planning to go on a shopping spree in New York, then do pack basic necessary items in your suitcase, or you won’t be able to bring everything back home! 🙂
I hope you can travel during these dates and if you can’t, don’t worry there are always some good deals available in most stores all year long.
Again, even if it’s not sale season, shopping in New York always has advantages and it’s always fun 🙂
And don’t forget to check my post in which I give you coupon codes to buy a pass, visits, get concert and game tickets at a lower price!
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Yes, in this post you have a links to the outlet. There’s always good sales for Memorial Day 😉
I will be in NYC as of 5/23 and I realise that I’ll be there in time for Memorial Day weekend, do you think there will be sales at the jersey gardens outlet?
Thanks!
Yes, there will be specials on these dates 😉
do you know when will July 4th summer sale start at Woodbury Common Outlet?
i’m planning to stay NYC until 07/02/2019, so i want to know whether this event will start from July 2nd or not.
thanks,
I’ll give you more precise dates later, but I’m pretty sure that the sales will start the weekend before the 4th of July 😉
You can go whenever you want, starting April-May you will find good deals already.
If you want cheap summer clothing, your bes bet is to shop in Florida 😉
where can i find computer shops with low prices in NY.
Many thanks.
You can go to Best Buy 🙂
By the end of April-May, the weather is still cold. I think you’ll be able to find warm clothes, maybe not hard winter ones, but definitely coats.
“Back-to-school/Fall Preview Sale: July 28 – August 1, 2019”
I didn’t see your first question, sorry about that.
Yes, this sale is the weekend before the start of the school year. Here in the US school starts in August.
I will be in New York from February 12th – 19th so will be there for President’s Day – what day would you recommend going to Woodbury Common for the best savings.
Cheers.
You can go on the same day or during the weekend. Woodbury is a good option but if it’s cold outside, Jersey Gardens could be better. It’s a mall with outlet stores.
HOW TO SPECIAL ITEM IN NEW YORK I AM BUY FOR MY FAMILY WHAT’S THE SPECIAL FOR (CLOTH,SHOWEL,OR ETC.) SHOPPING IN NEW YORK.
I’m not sure I understand your question, for family and house clothing, you can go to Burlington Coat Factory.
You can go to Target, they always have a large selection of that clothing brand.
Well it all depends on your taste and budget. In this post you have all the information about stores and shopping area 😉
I’ve read up that Boxing day sales aren’t really a thing in America, So would I be better off at shopping on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to maximise my savings? I typically like when the outlets have additional savings going on, like when Tommy hilifer has an additional 25% off when you spend $250 etc;
I was also wondering if Macy’s still display their holiday shop on the 26th December so I can get Christmas decorations on clearance.
Thanks
You’re right, boxing Day is not a thing but you’ll find good sales in between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.I won’t be able to tell you now if they will have additional sales, but you can always buy a coupon booklet at Jersey Gardens outlet to be granted extra savings. It is worth it!
Macy’s still display its Christmas windows. I went to Sears yesterday and they already have 40% off on their Christmas decorations. I have to check it out for Macy’s but I’m pretty sure it’s the same.
Yes, the sales are usually really good. On this same post you’re commenting, there’s a map with the best location for a good shopping session 🙂
I am visiting NY between Nov 5 and 10… what are my sales option?
Thanks
Not so much but no worries, you will always find special offers and a clearance section at any store 😉
Thank you for all the help.
I have a question, is good buy technology like a computer or a cellphone during the Black Friday? What store are the best? What sales can I expect for the technology during the Black Friday ?
Thank you so much
Yes, the best prices will be during Black Friday or the following Monday (Cyber Monday, with sales online).
My favorite store is Best Buy. They always offer good deals, bundles… I bought a new PC last year thanks to the sales, I saved around $400!
Yes it will be a little bit too early for Black Friday Sales. But you can always go to Century 21, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Burlington (check the stores around Union Sq) to find very good deals 😉
I’m not sure about the sales after the Fashion Week… But don’t worry, there’s always sales in NYC and you can always go to Jersey Gardens Outlet 😉
There’s always specials around this dates 😉
It’s better to go during the Black Friday weekend! Don’t go to Woodburry before Thanksgiving 😉
Yes 😉 I dont know if all stores will be on special sales on the 18th, but there will be sales for sure 🙂
You’ll have Back to School / Fall Preview Sales at the end of August! 😉
In this same post you have a map with the best places to shop 😉
In NYC you have a chain called The Halal Guys, you can give it a try.
For cosmetics in general (I don’t know for kids), you can go to Cosmetic Market.
During the year, it’s about 50% off.
We are coming from Australia for about 10 days with a huge emphasis on shopping and trying to work out where would be good to shop.
There’s no specific sales by the end of July but it’s not a problem because you will always find good prices. You can go to the stores I recommend in Manhattan (Century 21, Burlington), around Union Square (Marshall, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack).
If you’re staying for ten days, you can also make a day trip to Jersey Gardens or Woodbury, two outlets near NYC. Click on the links in this post 🙂
I know, you need to stay in NYC for a month to do it all!! Well, you know where to find me if you have any question 🙂
I’ll be arriving in New York exact on the black friday they which means I’ll be missing the best shopping day. The question is, where could we get a good deal on the weekend and Monday and Tuesday after black friday? I’m especially interested in Burberry and we love bags and shoes! 😀
Thank you for any advice!
Johanna
The sales are going on during all the weekend following Black Friday. You may want to go to Jersey Gardens Outlet or Woodbury, this is where you’ll find the best offers.
By the end of August you will have some special sales related to “Back to School”.
You can go to an outlet (Woodbury or Jersey Gardens), and you’ll always find good deals. They have nice stores where you’ll may find a nice dress. I like Nordstrom Rack for shoes and bags, there’s one in Union Square: 60 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003 or Century 21 by the Lincoln Center.
Thanks for all the great shopping tips!
I want to come around July 4th sale week but the flight from Europe is quite steep around this period. Do you think I still can score some good deals if I visit 1 or 2 weeks earlier (mid-end of June)? Or is the sale during this period is significantly better and might worth to spend a little extra to catch the beginning of the sale? Say, I stay until 2 / 3 July.
Thanks in advance!
You will find good deals the weekend before and after the 4th of July and there’s always a “sales” or “clearance” section so you don’t have to worry about not being in NYC on the 4th of July 🙂
Yes you’ll find some before Christmas 🙂
Even if there’s no specific sales date during your trip, you can go to the outlets as I mention in the post you’re commenting.
For example in Van’s stores they always have “Buy One Get One” 50% aka BOGO 50% 🙂
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, go to the Burlington Coat Factory stores! There’s one in Union Sq: https://www.new-york-city-travel-tips.com/new-york-burlington-coat-factory/
I understand the focus or your trip 😀
Well, by the end of May you have the Memorial Day Weekend with interesting sales. If you’re not going to NY on those dates, don’t worry, you can go to outlet stores outside Manhattan and find very good prices all year long. You can organize a day-trip to Jersey Gardens or Woodbury. A friend of mine even bought a new suitcase to keep shopping !
In New York you can stop by Century 21, Marshall, TJ Maxx, Burlington… They always have very good prices on the most famous brands.
Stay tuned, I’ll be updating this post with the dates for 2018 😉
In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have more questions.
I am visiting NYC on 22nd Nov and wondered if it would be worth going to Woodbury common on Thansgiving. What are the sales like. I have emailed Woodbury common and they advised that the opening times are 9am on thanksgiving through to 10pm on black friday. Do the sales start on the Thursday?
NYC.gov explains it better than me 😀
Less chaos and probably some good bargain left.
What do you advice?
Don’t worry about the chaos, there’s always sales during the year so you won’t find more people in the stores than other days. It will be better to go during the Columbus Day weekend 😉
I am planning a trip to NYC this year, probably in October or November. When would be the best time for shopping in October/November? Which locations and stores would you recommend for Tommy Hilfiger, CK, Armani, Ralph Lauren etc?
Thanks
If you want to get the best prices, you may want to go to NYC in November during the Black Friday sales!!
For the type of brands you’re searching for, I recommend that you go to Jersey Gardens.
I will say during the Labor Day weekend (first WE of September) then you have Columbus Day Sales (October) 😉
I will be visiting New York in a week’s time and I am wondering if I could get suitable clothes for the office and some casual wears. I am a woman of 48yr and wear between sizes 20 and above. really depending on the cut.
thanks.
Yes, you can find everything in NY. Your best bet is going around Union Square where there’s a lot of stores like Burlington, Marshalls… Century 21 is a good option too, the one near the Lincoln Center (Upper West Side) is smaller and not so crowded.
Thanks for the wonderful tips, i was in NYC just for a week from 25th June – 3rd July 2017 and could not get enough of its beauty and shopping, could not be able to do everything in one week time. I am planning to come back this August 25th to Sept 8th, guess the two weeks will be sufficient to do shopping and sightseeing. My questions are by that time will i be able to get summer clothes, shoes, handbags on sale prices?
Thanks in advance
Yes you will be able to find summer clothes by the end of August, you’ll be there at the perfect dates for the Back to School sales!
Don’t hesitate if I can help you planning your trip 😉
i am still contemplating on whether i come this next week or from 4th – 15th September, will i be able to get good prices still for summer clothes? Also what about October 1st – 10th can i still find summer clothes with discount? I am from afar and need to plan well for my shopping.
Thank you so much for your support 🙂
If you want summer clothes, the best is to como next week. In October, they start to put clothes for the next season 😉
I am not sure you will find summer clothes during this period of the year. The best is to go to Jersey Gardens Oulet, where I am pretty sure you will find shirts and sneakers. If you know someone living in the area, you can ask them to help you out 😉
We visiting New York between march 31-6april, do you have
Any idea where we can find the cheapest clothes,shoes and bags
In New York? And of course with branded(;.
Than you so much
Let me know if you have more questions.
Also,is it best to stay in the city itself since that’s where the shopping areas are or would it make sense to stay near JFK and commute everyday to the city?
The best is to plan your trip ahead, then you will see that you’ll go through the major location I mention during your visits. For example you can go to Century 12 after visiting the One World Trade Center and the Financial District.
You can go to the broadway stores during a visit of SoHo and Noho, you can end up by Union Square.
Here you will find some ideas to help you planning your trip: https://www.new-york-city-travel-tips.com/week-planning-visit-new-york-4-different-types-plan/
And yes, I strongly recommend that you stay in Manhattan or Long Island City where the hotels are cheap and you’ll be 10-15 minutes from Times Square by subway. I have more information here: https://www.new-york-city-travel-tips.com/what-best-neighborhood-housing-new-york-according-taste-budget/
Don’t worry about the sales, you will find some great deals. Century 21, Burlington Coat Factory, TJ Maxx, the outlets… always have great deals event during non official sales dates.
To be honest both sales are a good opportunity to find very low prices on clothing and more. I you can make it for the 4th of July, you’ll be able to attend the fireworks! Don’t miss them!
tell me when the sale strats
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