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Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day, is now the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, and a warm-up act for Black Friday 2025. Between tariffs, a challenging economy, and the changing of the seasons, we know a lot of people are eager to shop and save, emphasis on save.
This year, Prime Big Deal Days takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 7 and Wednesday, Oct. 8, and now that the event has officially kicked off, the Mashable shopping team is curating the best October Prime Day deals live. So, you can check this live blog for the latest announcements, lightning deals, and stock alerts. We're working around the clock to find the top opportunities to save on popular products from Apple, Sony, Dyson, iRobot, DJI, Microsoft, Ninja, Samsung, and any surprises we find along the way. And you know Amazon will be discounting plenty of Echo speakers, Fire TVs, and the best Kindles.
If you want to be the first to know about the latest deals — at Amazon and beyond — then you know what to do. Get your scrolling finger ready, because October Prime Day has begun. (Looking for even more updates? Follow the live blogs of our friends at CNET, PCMag, ZDNET, and Lifehacker.)
The top October Prime Day deals
The top anti-Prime Day competitor sales
Whenever Amazon hosts a big sale, the other big-box stores host sales of their own. Some of these sales events have already started. During October Prime Day, we'll be checking prices at Amazon against other retailers, so if there's a better price at Walmart or Best Buy, we'll be sure to let you know.
The Walmart Deals event takes place from Oct. 7 to 12
Best Buy is hosting its Techtober Sale from Oct. 6 to 12
The Home Depot is hosting an unnamed sale from Oct. 6 to 8
Target Circle Week runs from Oct. 5 to 12
How to sign up for Amazon Prime for free
You need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the best deals during Prime Big Deal Days. Fortunately, Amazon offers a no-cost 30-day trial for new members. When the trial is over, you'll be charged $14.99 per month. Members get access to the top Amazon deals, plus free 2-day shipping and returns, access to Prime Video, and plenty more perks. People 24 and under can also sign up for even less with Prime for Young Adults, which is just $7.49 per month after a lengthy 6-month trial.
Sign up for Amazon Prime — 30-day trial, $14.99 per month
Sign up for Prime for Young Adults — 6-month trial, $7.49 per month
