When does October Prime Day end? Shop now before Amazon’s 48-hour sale ends

Amazon hosts several large shopping events each year, the biggest being Amazon Prime Day.

The July event was one of the most successful, according to TechCrunch, and we’re guessing that October Prime Day, which takes place on October 8 and October 9, 2024, will be no different.

Prime Day typically takes on the same format every year: two full days of discounted deals for Prime members — which is just one of the many benefits of being a member.

It might seem like common sense to assume that July Prime Day and October Prime Day starts at midnight and last a full 48 hours, but it’s important to remember that the sale runs on Pacific time.

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Prime Big Deal Days, a.k.a. October Prime Day, began October 8 at 12:00 a.m. Pacific time, and will end October 9 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.

Some deals during the shopping event are Lightning Deals: a promotion in which a limited number of discounts are offered on an item for a short period. These are one per customer and run until the promotion period for the deal ends or until all deals are claimed.

You can keep an eye on upcoming deals by visiting the Prime Day page and selecting “watch this deal.”

But even after Prime Day is officially over, be sure to keep an eye out for any lingering deals. Some markdowns are expected to keep the sale going.

Remember that in order to participate, you have to be a Prime member. Amazon Prime is a paid membership program for Amazon that offers benefits and discounts for shopping, entertainment and more. The retailer offers a 30-day free trial. Afterward, membership is $14.99 per month.

To sign up for Amazon Prime and start your 30-day free trial, visit amazon.com/amazonprime.

It’s available to Amazon customers in various countries and gives its over 230 million members worldwide access to services otherwise unavailable to other Amazon customers or available at a premium — such as free two-day shipping, music, TV and movie streaming, and exclusive discounts.