When Is Amazon October Prime Day 2024? Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Epic Sale (Including the Best Early Deals)

Over the past few weeks, everyone has been asking me, "When is Amazon October Prime Day?!" Not just because I'm PureWow's sales and deals editor (and it's my job to keep tabs on all the best deals on the internet), but also because the two-day savings event just so happens to be one of my favorite shopping events of the year. You too? Well, it's time to get excited: The retailer just announced details about its massive fall sale—also known as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days—so I can *finally* dish on everything I know, starting with its dates. Drum roll, please—October Prime Day 2024 is officially scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 8, and is slated to run through Wednesday, Oct. 9. 

Now, fellow bargain-hunters, this means you have less than a month to prepare for the sale that everyone and their grandma will be shopping for the best scores before Black Friday. So, if this is your first time participating, I'll cut to the chase: The 48-hour event is your chance to score mega-discounts on items you've been eyeing all year. It's also an excellent opportunity to secure gifts for everyone on your list, since a ton of early holiday deals will be up for grabs. In fact, I found deals on everything from the Original Peloton bike to a Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker and the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 hair dryer last year. I also spotted the Apple AirPods Pro and the Grace and Stella gold under-eye masks for a total steal.

I can keep going, but the point is this year's discounts should be nothing short of impressive (especially since past October Prime Day events have also included major markdowns on brands like The Drop, Dyson and Samsung), but that's not all you need to know. Read on for all the deets on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024.

Put this on your calendar so you don't forget: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 is happening for 48 hours starting on Oct. 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through Oct. 9. While there are usually some leftover deals in the days following, I wouldn't risk missing out on the items you want to buy at some of their lowest prices of the year, so it's best to have your card prepared as soon as the sale kicks off.

Yes, just like all past Prime Day events, you *must* be a Prime member to access the deals. If you're not a member, you can sign up now for a free 30-day trial (if you haven't been a member in the last 12 months) to guarantee your access to the sale and begin taking advantage of other perks like free delivery on millions of items. You'll also unlock exclusive Amazon Originals and other streaming titles, as well as a $0 food delivery fee on Grubhub+ orders for one year—and that's only the tip of the iceberg.

Once the free trial is up, it'll cost $14.99 per month ($139 per year) or $7.49 per month ($69 per year) if you're a student, and you can pause or cancel the membership anytime. So, if you ask me, you can't lose. Plus, Prime members don't have to worry about missing a deal because they can subscribe to receive deal alert notifications to keep a close eye on items they want to buy.

There are *tons* of early October Prime Day deals happening RN, from major savings on Amazon devices to Amazon Music Unlimited. But these three are on the top of my list:

• For a limited time, Prime members can score select Amazon devices for up to 58 percent off.
• For a limited time, you can save big on travel adventures, including a 10 percent discount on experiences on Viator, an up to 40 percent discount on Carnival cruises and an up to 30 percent discount on Avis rentals.
• Through Oct. 7, Prime members can enjoy a free Grubhub+ membership worth $120 a year and get $10 off *one* Grubhub order over $15 with the coupon code PRIME10.

As for the best early deals on items you've had on your wish list, scroll ahead to get a head start on shopping. And y'all, there's *no guarantee* that these items will be restocked for the main event, so it wouldn't be the worst idea to scoop them up at these preview prices while you still can.

Whether you're in the market for an editor-approved Apple Watch equipped with fall and crash detection or a beloved TV streaming stick, you can save big on a wide range of top-rated tech items right this minute.

Calling all budget-friendly fashionistas! There's no need to wait until Amazon Prime Big Deal Days to score deals on clothing and accessories because I just uncovered a boatload of Amazon fall fashion finds on sale now. Pick up the Lillusory oversized sweater that's just as comfy as any Free People option or these cozy, genuine shearling Dearfoams slippers your feet will definitely thank you for this fall.

Are your go-to headphones in dire need of an upgrade? If you answered yes (and heck, even if you answered no), now is the best time to level up your listening experience, since some of the most beloved noise-canceling options are discounted and, most importantly, still in stock. (Yes, including the Apple AirPods 3rd generation for as low as $130.)

There are loads of items you can buy to make your home cuter, cozier and smarter, not limited to PureWow readers' favorite fluffy Beckham Hotel Collection bed pillows and the viral Bissell Little Green cleaner (which we reviewed and loved). And lucky for you, the crème de la crème of them all are on sale now.

If you've been secretly dreaming of a new flat screen, you're in luck. You can buy one for way less right now, including the 50-inch Amazon Fire TV with more than 29,000 5-star reviews for less than $300.

Scoop up early steals on some of PureWow readers' favorite beauty products, including the cult-favorite Cosrx Snail Mucin 96 Power Essence serum.

Got a baby on board? Take advantage of the best baby deals on car seats, strollers and more before the virtual crowd beats you to it.