When is the best time to buy furniture in 2025? Days, months, holidays revealed

• May and November are prime furniture shopping months, each with 221 promo codes in 2024—19% above monthly average

• Mid-week shopping (Tuesday-Thursday) offers less competition and better service than weekends

• Nearly 60% of furniture promotions are storewide, offering broader savings opportunities

• Memorial Day, Black Friday, and Labor Day feature the deepest discounts (40%-80% off)

Shopping for furniture at the right time can save you hundreds—even thousands—of dollars. SimplyCodes analysis of 2,690 furniture promo codes reveals clear patterns that smart shoppers can leverage for maximum savings in 2025.

Best days of the week to buy furniture

While major sales events attract the most attention, the specific day of the week you shop can significantly impact your savings and experience.

Tuesday through Thursday: The mid-week advantage

SimplyCodes data shows shopping mid-week offers several advantages over weekends:

• Sales staff can provide more personalized attention due to lower store traffic

• Greater flexibility to negotiate prices or include extras

• Better opportunity to inspect clearance items often overlooked during busy weekends

• Many retailers launch new promotions mid-week to build momentum

According to SimplyCodes research, if you’re shopping online, furniture retailers like Vecelo, FlyCity Mall, and Kane's Furniture—which released hundreds of promotional codes in 2024—often launch their offers mid-week when competition for shopper attention is lower.

Weekend shoppers face higher competition for limited-quantity sale items, busier showrooms with less individualized service, and the risk that popular promotional items may sell out before Sunday.

Monday presents an interesting opportunity as well, allowing shoppers to find "leftover" weekend deals, especially after major sale events, with lower traffic than weekends but potentially higher than mid-week days.

Tip: No matter what day you go, arrive early. Early-day shoppers encounter furniture stores that are freshly organized, with staff ready to assist. If shopping online, check deal updates on weekday mornings; many retailers start new online sales mid-week, and some flash sales go live around lunchtime on weekdays.

Best months to buy furniture

Courtesy of Wayfair

SimplyCodes analysis of furniture promo codes reveals clear seasonal patterns aligned with the furniture industry's biannual inventory cycle.

May and November: Peak promotion months

May and November stand out as the undisputed champions for furniture promotions, each with 221 promo codes in 2024—significantly above the monthly average of 185 codes.

May promotions coincide with Memorial Day sales, traditionally one of the year's biggest furniture shopping events. Retailers offer both indoor and outdoor furniture promotions with deeper discounts (20-50% off) compared to early-year sales.

November's strong showing reflects the impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, representing the year's pinnacle for furniture deals. This period features the highest concentration of storewide promotions and the year's deepest discounts across all categories, with retailers often beginning their sales before Thanksgiving.

January and July: Biannual clearance opportunities

The furniture industry follows a biannual cycle, with new indoor furniture models arriving in showrooms in February and August. This predictable pattern means retailers must clear out existing inventory in January and July, creating prime opportunities for savvy shoppers to find significant discounts on last season's styles.

• January clearances showed 178 promo codes in January 2025 (a 9.9% increase over January 2024), offering 40-60% off as retailers clear last season's inventory to make room for spring collections. This is when you'll find substantial markdowns on living room sets, bedroom furniture, and dining tables that were part of the previous year's catalog.

• July mid-summer sales featured 149 promotional codes in 2024. While showing fewer total promotions than other summer months, July featured deeper discounts on specific items making way for fall collections. These mid-summer clearances can yield savings of 40-70% on high-quality furniture that's simply being replaced by newer models with minor style updates.

Extended clearance periods: If you miss the prime January clearance window, don't worry—some post-New Year sales extend into early February until new lines are fully stocked. Similarly, August (end of summer) can bring excellent clearance pricing if July sales didn't clear all inventory. Late summer (August through early September) is particularly notable for deep discounts on outdoor furniture as retailers make space for fall merchandise. This transition period often features some of the year's lowest prices on patio sets, outdoor dining, and seasonal accessories, with savings of 50-80% off original prices.

Other key promotional periods

• February (177 codes in 2024) features Presidents' Day sales—a traditional furniture promotional period focusing on mattresses and bedroom furniture.

• September (199 codes in 2024) shows strong promotional activity coinciding with Labor Day sales, with emphasis on dining sets and entertainment furniture.

• April, June, and August (197 codes each) maintain steady promotional activity between major holidays, with April featuring Wayfair's Way Day event, and August offering end-of-summer clearance on outdoor furniture.

One surprising finding: December showed relatively low promotional activity with just 133 promo codes in 2024—the fewest of any month. This suggests retailers focus their holiday promotional efforts in November rather than December.

Major sales events for furniture in 2025

Based on SimplyCodes promo code data and industry research, here's how major furniture sales events compare:

Beyond traditional holidays

While holiday sales dominate the promotional calendar, other events offer significant savings opportunities:

Way Day (April): Wayfair's annual sales event typically held in late April offers up to 80% off plus free shipping on bulky furniture items. Even if you're not shopping at Wayfair, other retailers often run competitive sales during this period.

Amazon Prime Day (July): While showing fewer total promotions than other summer months (149 codes), July offers Prime Day deals on furniture, particularly office furniture, TV stands, and accent pieces. Competing retailers like Walmart and Target also run parallel sales.

End-of-Season Clearances: January and late August into September are common clearance periods not tied to specific holidays. Outdoor furniture and grills go on clearance in late summer, while indoor furniture might be cleared in January.

Back-to-School (August): Late summer back-to-school season is excellent for office furniture and dorm furnishings, with retailers like IKEA, Office Depot, and Target offering deals on desks, office chairs, and bookshelves.

Do you love Way Day? Check out the Wayfar Sale Calendar to find out all the major sale events coming up for Wayfair

Furniture buying calendar: What to buy when

Different furniture categories have distinct optimal buying windows. This calendar combines the promo code data with industry sale cycles to help you plan your 2025 purchases.

Category-specific buying windows

For maximum savings, target these furniture types during their optimal buying periods:

Living room furniture: January and July clearances are perfect for sofas, sectionals, and coffee tables, as retailers make room for new collections. Black Friday/Cyber Monday also offers significant discounts on these popular items. The data shows storewide promotions (59.48% of all furniture codes) are most common during these periods, benefiting larger furniture purchases.

Bedroom furniture: Presidents' Day in February is traditionally strong for mattresses and bedroom sets, with significant promotions continuing through Labor Day in September. February 2024 saw 177 promotional codes, confirming this month's importance for bedroom furniture deals.

Dining room furniture: Labor Day (September - 199 codes) is ideal for dining sets as people prepare for holiday entertaining, with Black Friday (November - 221 codes) offering another opportunity for significant savings before the holiday season.

Outdoor furniture:

• For best selection, shop during April/May (197/221 codes) when new styles are available

• For deepest discounts, wait until August/September (197/199 codes) when retailers clear seasonal inventory at 50-70% off

Office furniture: July/August (149/197 codes) during back-to-school season offers excellent deals on desks, chairs, and bookshelves. Black Friday (November - 221 codes) is another prime opportunity, with many retailers featuring ergonomic chairs and standing desks in their promotions.

Online vs. in-store strategies for maximum savings

SimplyCodes analysis reveals distinct differences between in-store and online shopping opportunities.

In-store advantages

Floor models and clearance: Visit stores right after major sales events (Memorial Day, Black Friday) or during seasonal transitions (January/July) for 20-30% additional savings on floor models. This strategy aligns with our finding that 59.48% of furniture promotions are storewide, suggesting retailers are open to moving significant inventory during key periods.

End of month negotiation: Shop during the last week of the month or quarter when sales staff may need to meet quotas. Combine this with mid-week shopping (Tuesday-Thursday) when staff can provide more personalized attention.

Holiday weekend strategy:

• Shop early mornings on the first day of major holiday sales

• Ask about price matching or protection policies

• Check for floor models being replaced for the sale

Online strategies

Flash sales and exclusive events: Monitor retailer websites mid-week when many flash sales launch, offering time-limited discounts of 20-50% off regular prices. The high concentration of promo codes in April (197), June (197), and August (197) suggests retailers maintain steady promotional activity between major holidays through online-specific events.

Online-only promotional events: Focus on retailer-specific events like Way Day (April) and Amazon Prime Day (July). The data shows strong promotional activity in April (197 codes), aligning with Way Day's traditional timing.

Strategic cart tactics: Place items in your cart but wait 24-72 hours before purchasing to potentially receive email offers of 10-15% off to complete your purchase. This approach works best during periods between major promotional events.

Clearance section monitoring:

• Check online clearance sections regularly, especially during major sales events

• Look for additional 10-20% off already-reduced clearance prices

• Focus on category-specific searches during transitional periods

Hybrid approach for maximum value

Many savvy shoppers combine approaches by testing furniture in showrooms during weekdays, then purchasing online during major sales events. Use online research to identify pricing benchmarks, then leverage this knowledge for in-store negotiations. Follow specific retailers like Vecelo (275 codes), Songmics (269 codes), and FlyCity Mall (147 codes), which SimplyCodes data shows maintain consistent promotional calendars.

Timing your furniture purchase in 2025

By understanding and leveraging promotional patterns, you can furnish your home at a fraction of the retail price without sacrificing quality or selection.

The 2025 data through April shows a strong start to the year with 473 promotional codes already released. January 2025 was particularly active with 178 codes (up from 162 in January 2024), suggesting retailers may be front-loading their promotional calendars.

The continuation of storewide promotions (59.48% of all furniture codes) indicates retailers remain willing to offer broad discounts rather than limiting savings to specific items or categories—good news for shoppers furnishing entire rooms or homes.

By combining the right month, day of week, and retailer knowledge, you can approach furniture shopping with confidence in 2025, ensuring you get the quality pieces you want at the best possible prices.

How we get this data: Promo code data is sourced from our proprietary database that continuously monitors over 400,000 retailers. Every code is verified through our dual AI and community testing process.

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