Summer is when small inconveniences become impossible to ignore. The fan that barely circulates air. The swimsuit that's seen better days. It's the season of replacing the sandals that barely survived last year, finally buying the SPF you'll actually remember to wear, and convincing yourself that the internet-famous kitchen gadget everyone keeps talking about might, in fact, change your life.
Fortunately, many of the season's biggest retailers are making a compelling case for treating yourself. From beauty and fashion to home essentials and tech, summer sales are in full swing — and some of the discounts are jaw-droppingly good.
Ahead: the crème de la clearance. The markdowns that matter. The deals you’ll want to shop before they vanish like your last vacation day.
Best Overall Sales, Deals, and Clearances
Summer Fashion Sales 2026
Summer Home Sales 2026
Summer Beauty and Wellness Sales 2026
Summer Tech Sales 2026
Best Summer Sales of 2026
Amazon: With Prime Day right around the corner, there are big savings on the horizon, but there are also plenty of pre-Prime deals to shop before the big event. Everything from televisions to pool-ready sandals are marked down, with tons of products under $50, too.
Sleep Number: If warmer nights have you rethinking your sleep setup, Sleep Number's June sale may be worth a look. Through June 15, the retailer is offering discounts on mattresses, cooling sleep products, and temperature-regulating bedding, including up to $400 off select mattresses and 25 percent off select bedding and pillows.
Nordstrom: The sale section at Nordstrom never misses, but it can be a pain to sift through — especially when there's currently 60,000 items marked down. After scrolling until they could scroll no more, here's what our editors decided are the best deals: Under-$40 linen pants, a 100-percent silk midi dress for under $200, and retro-inspired adidas for only $44.
J.Crew: This is not a drill: Up to 50 percent off tops, dresses, skirts, and more over at J.Crew now until June 15. Several of our editors say sweet linen dresses like this one are their secret cooling weapon in swampy summer heat, but crisp poplin dresses come in a close second. One of Katie's favorite swimsuit styles is also over 50 percent off, and we'd pair it with these flowy beach pants (also half off) for a boardwalk-ready ensemble.
Summer Fashion Sales
Zappos: A strappy little flip-flop could be your wardrobe's secret weapon this summer. Not only are they extremely comfortable, but they'll go with truly any outfit. If you want something more substantial, these leather slides are under $100, and these trendy, metal-embellished sandals are under $50.
Madewell: Staple v-necks for only $15 and Katie's go-to tank for under $35 are just a few of the gems you can currently find over in Madewell's sale.
Summer Home Sales
Wayfair: Wayfair is offering 70 percent off select products right now, turning its overstock inventory into your chance to save. If you've been hoping to refresh your patio this summer, this umbrella, which feels like it belongs at a swanky resort, is 43 percent off, and this eight-piece modular furniture set, which comes with a fire pit, sectional, and side table, is 19 percent off.
Saatva: Staff members Justine Carreon and Katie Pittman are both Saatva evangelists. They can honestly attest to the fact that their mattresses have helped alleviate joint pain and resulted in more comfortable sleep. Currently, the brand is offering a special deal of up to $300 off when you buy a bed and any of the mattress models like the Classic, RX, and Contour5.
Summer Beauty and Wellness Sales
Sephora: Now until June 23, save up to 50 percent makeup, skincare, and more over at Sephora, including several of our Timeless Beauty Awards winners, like JVN's hair-repairing gloss, Danessa Myricks's eyeshadow, and Pattern Beauty's conditioner.
Summer Tech Sales
Walmart: You can always count on Walmart to roll back prices on electronics, no matter the season. Right now, get $100 off Apple Watches, an HD, 75-inch TV for under $450, and a massage gun that'll ease aches and pains for only $40. Not in the market for tech? Plenty of patio furniture, BBQ essentials, and lawn care equipment are also marked down.
