Need a new power tool or a two-piece swimsuit? June is your month for these very different things. Also, Amazon moved Prime Day up a month this year. More like “Prime Yay” for Prime Day … in June! Here’s our list of what to buy (and skip) this month.
Buy: Swimwear on semi-annual sale
Add swimwear to your “to buy” list. Why? Retailers typically discount swimsuits just as the weather heats up. Victoria’s Secret sets the tone with its typically worthwhile semi-annual this month.
Speaking of semi-annual sales: Bath & Body Works has one in the works (pun intended) for June. Look at Under Armour, too, which has thrown sales during this time in the past.
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Skip: Grills and patio furniture
Summer officially starts in June, which makes it prime time for outdoor grilling and chilling. But it’s not the best time for bargains on patio gear. Higher demand makes for middling discounts. So, if you can get by with the grill, table and chairs you have, wait for better deals in late-summer or early fall. It behooves you to buy when retailers are motivated to move stuff out.
Buy: Father’s Day gifts
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, this year, and sales are common at stores like The Home Depot, Harbor Freight Tools and Dick’s Sporting Goods. You may also find discounts on sought-after brands online. Solo Stove, for example, typically discounts fire pits on its website.
And while end-of-season is best for grills, you may be able to score a decent deal on a Blackstone griddle for your pops. Look for more than $50 off the suggested retail price to make it worth it. Try stores such as Walmart and Tractor Supply.
🤓 Nerdy Tip
June is a good time to convince Dad to fix something. Power tool staples like cordless drills, string trimmers and pressure washers often go on sale, according to Consumer Reports. Skip: High-end clothing
If you’re a fan of designer clothes, shoes and purses, you should wait another month before overhauling your wardrobe.
Designer clothing sales are typically great in July, in large part due to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. During this department store’s once-a-year sale, shoppers can save hundreds of dollars on top brands. In the past, the store has discounted items from labels such as Tory Burch and Marc Jacobs. This year’s sale is open to all starting July 18.
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Shop: Amazon Prime Day
Prime Day, typically held in July, comes back to June for 2026. Dates are TBD at the time of writing, but you can start putting stuff you know you need in your cart now.
Amazon’s biggest sale of the year has become an ideal time to restock essentials — think beauty products, shampoo and batteries — and splurge on electronics. If you’ve been holding out for a new TV, soundbar or set of noise-cancelling headphones, look for deals in June.
Be sure to cross-shop other stores and check the price history before you drop hundreds on a Prime Day buy. We like Keepa and Camelcamelcamel to check prices.
Our Nerds have found Prime Day to be especially good for low prices on Amazon’s own Alexa-enabled devices. NerdWallet managing editor Pamela de la Fuente got a fire 🔥 deal on a Kindle Fire last year, for example.
Amazon ain’t the only game in town, though. Target, Walmart and Best Buy usually announce competing sales.
Bonus: Quirky observances
Father’s Day and the first day of summer are always June highlights, but there are some lesser-known occasions during the month as well.
Mark your calendar for the following days, which could offer discounts or freebies: National Doughnut Day on June 6 (always the first Friday in June) and National Sunglasses Day on June 27.
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