Best Sales to Shop in March

Want to save big during the month of March? Check out our guide to the best sales to shop in March and get ready to save some green.

You might think that the best deals of the year are only available during the holiday season. But you can actually find significant saving opportunities at any time of the year – March included. The key is knowing what to buy when. Thankfully, you don’t have to do it alone.

Keep reading to find out what key sales are taking place in March, what products are a part of these sales and what you should wait to pick up if you want to save more money.

1. Shop Pi Day deals

March 14 is known as Pi Day, because all math-minded people know, 3.14 is the start of pi. However, even if you don’t like math, you’ll love this day for another reason. Many restaurants, especially ones that sell pizza and pie, will offer specials for $3.14. Not only that, but retailers also often offer promo codes for discounts and freebies on this day.

Where to shop: The best way to find out about these deals is to follow your favorite retailers and restaurants on social media. You can also find a roundup of all the best Pi deals on offer on our sister site Offers.com.

2. Check out St. Patrick’s Day sales

Retailers love to time their sales with holidays, so you should check for discounts on and around St. Patrick’s Day. Often, retailers like Kohl’s will offer special promo codes, while jewelry sellers might discount their emerald jewelry.

Additionally, any St. Patrick’s Day-themed apparel and home decorations will be deeply discounted shortly after this holiday, so check those sale and clearance sections. These clearance sales might not be as big as the after-Christmas or post-Valentine’s Day sales. However, they’re still worth checking out if you’re a deal hunter.

Where to shop: Kohl’s for promo code specials, Walmart and Amazon for on-theme treats and decor.

3. Find deals on winter apparel and sporting goods

March marks the beginning of spring and warmer weather, so retailers are working hard to clear out their winter inventory. Stores everywhere, including Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target and Walmart, will be offering their winter apparel, shoes and accessories for up to 70% off. This makes it the perfect time to stock up on essentials for next year like coats, boots, sweaters, hats and scarves.

In addition to clearing out the cold weather clothes, stores are also placing winter sporting goods and gear on clearance. This means March is a great time to shop for deals at stores like DICK’S Sporting Goods and REI.

Where to shop: As mentioned above, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Target are great spots to shop for clearance winter wear, while REI and DICK’S Sporting Goods are great for gear. You can also find our complete guide to the best winter clearance sales here.

4. Pick up those spring cleaning essentials

Retailers know that warmer weather makes a lot of us think about deep cleaning our homes to get the winter grime out. To help with that, many stores will be offering generous discounts on cleaning products and vacuums.

When it comes to vacuums, you’ll find deals on handheld, upright and robotic models. If you want to save a little extra cash, you might also want to consider shopping for certified refurbished models.

Where to shop: Amazon, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Best Buy and Walmart are some of the best retailers to shop for vacuum deals and other organization essentials.

5. Grab deals on tax software

The last day to get your taxes in for 2022 is April 18, which means you still have time to complete them in March. Retailers want to make sure they aren’t stuck with tax software they can’t use the following year, so they’ll be running sales in March to help shoppers complete their tax prep for the year.

Where to shop: You can go straight to the source for tax software by shopping with TurboTax or H&R Block. There’s also the option to buy from retailers like Amazon or Best Buy.

6. Spring break on a budget

As things start to open up again, more people are planning spring break vacations. March tends to be a great time to find travel-related deals, this includes hotels and flights, but also luggage and passes for activities and amusement parks.

Where to shop: Check Hotels.com and Expedia for deals on flights, hotels and activities.

Things not to buy in March

While March can be a great time to buy a lot of things, there are some items that you should buy at a later date – if you want to get the best deal. Here are some examples:

Spring apparel is just starting to hit the racks and shelves in March, so you should wait until May or June to find deep discounts.
Lawn and garden items also start coming to stores in March. Your best bet for finding a deal on them is to wait until at least April.

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