Amazon Prime Day 2024 is over, but it should be back in October! Here's everything you need to know

We love a good deal, and we'll be keeping our eyes peeled (and this page updated) for Amazon's next big event

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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is now officially over and hundreds of thousands of deals have been put to bed, but don't worry  — we reckon it'll be back in October.

The retailer's big annual sale brings exclusive deals with up to 60 per cent off for Prime members over a 24-48 period, and usually, there is one in July (which finished on July 17 this year). If you've missed it, fret not, as it'll likely be back in October. We've seen this every year since 2022.

During the fall Amazon Prime Day event, you can save big thanks to huge discounts across a wide selection of home deals on furniture, homeware, kitchen appliances, and on leading brands such as Shark, Ninja, and Nespresso.

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What is Amazon Prime Day?

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Amazon Prime Day is the retailer's largest sale of the year and began as a celebration of Prime customers in 2015. It's been going strong ever since. There are thousands of products on sale and special promotions available globally shopping event. It started as a 24-hour bonanza, and in recent years, expanded into 48 hours due to its popularity.

Last year marked the biggest Prime Day in history, with over $2.5 billion worth of deals snagged by savvy shoppers.

During this retail event, Amazon offers plenty of discounted buys, and we've seen deals up to 80% off, including homeware, appliances, and outdoor items including big brands such as Keurig, Shark, Alexa, Echo, and Ring as well as savings on small businesses selling items such as cleaning supplies, home fragrances, and decor. 

When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?

Amazon Prime Day 2024 finished on July 17. We anticipate a second Prime Day, dubbed Prime Big Deal Days to come along in October as this is what has happened over the last few years.

In 2023, the fall event ran on October 11-12 but from our experience, the following year's event might be a few days either side. Bookmark this page for further news as we will update it as soon as we know.

You can expect it to last at least 24 hours, though as it has been so popularity, the last few have been 48-hours long.

Is Amazon Prime Day only for Prime Members?

Prime deals and discounts are only available to Prime members. Currently, there are around 200 million members. 

In the US, you can subscribe to be an Amazon Prime member monthly for $14.99, or $139.99 (a saving of around $70).

If you're not a Prime member already, there’s a free 30-day membership trial available now so, you can give it a go before committing, though you can cancel with ease if it's not for you.

Since being an Amazon Prime member comes with free and fast Prime delivery, Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Gaming and much more, we won’t blame you if you choose to extend your membership past its first month.

I've been a Prime member since its inception (I joined as a college student, which now costs $7.49 a month, and carried on each year, using my membership daily, but mostly for fast shipping, and to watch movies and series). 

I use this membership the most out of any of the items I pay for monthly or annually, including home, pet and beauty items I have on subscription, but I also buy furniture, cleaning and storage items with confidence. Whether it's via the app or on the phone, the customer service team has always proven to be super helpful.

Can you get Amazon Prime for free?

You can have a free trial, but after 30 days, you'll need to pay. 

If you are in receipt of Government assistance, you can get Prime Access at a discount of $6.99 a month, though you'll need to upload proof of your benefit(s). 

If you're a student, you can enjoy an extended six-month student Prime trial before continuing with a $7.49 monthly charge.

With a full Prime membership, another adult in your household can enjoy the benefits, but this does not extend to students.

Our top tip and tricks for scoring an Amazon deals

Amazon is a great place to shop for on-sale products, and it's definitely not afraid of discounting anything. While you may think finding an Amazon deal is easy, here are some tips and tricks to help you score the product you want at the price you want:

  • Create wish lists: Log into your account and make an Amazon wish list. This way everything you want can be easily found and you can check easily if anything is on offer after payday.
  • Download the Amazon app: Download the Amazon App on Google Play or Apple App Store or ease of buying and keeping track of what you've viewed, bought, added to your wish list, notifications about deals and events, plus easy access to customer services.
  • Join Amazon Prime: This is a must for those who are looking to bag the best of the best deals as you'll get early access to the best deals, guaranteeing you won't miss out on Prime discounts either. Also, there's the perk of free next-day delivery. 
  • Get deal notifications from Alexa: As a Prime member, you can ask Alexa for deal notifications on products added to your Wish List, Cart, or Save for Later.

To help you get your Amazon wish list in full flow, we have brilliant retail-specific guides on the best Amazon office chairs, the best Amazon Prime Furniture deals for small spaces, as well as the best indoor grow lights to name a few. Dive in and get your faves in your basket. The prices in our guides will checked and updated when the sale is live.

Punteha van Terheyden
Editor

Hi! I'm editor of Real Homes. I've been a senior journalist and editor for national magazines and newspapers for 16 years, specializing in consumer, real-life, and lifestyle articles. I have a BA in English Language and Communication, mentor journalists, and I’m also founding editor of Lacuna Voices, an independent digital platform. I love to cook, add character to my newly-built home, try my hand at DIY projects, keep my collection of plants alive, and make memories with my little family of three. For Real Homes, I specialize in articles on pest control, DIY, declutterring and cleaning, interviewing experts daily for their top tips and product recommendations.

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