Best March 2026 Sales: Free Ice Cream, 50% Off Beauty, Amazon’s Big Spring Event, & More!
March sales are here, and we’ve rounded up what to buy in March!
We’re sharing the latest March sales! Download our convenient and FREE calendar printable to know what to buy in March before the best sales end!
Here is a list of notable 2026 March sales:
Shop the Wayfair Tax Refund Sale until March 2nd.
Through March 2nd, Wayfair is hosting its first-ever Tax Refund Sale, where you can score up to 70% off everything for a spring refresh! This includes up to 70% off area rugs and wall art, up to 50% off lighting, up to 60% off living room seating, and more!
FREE kids workshops at The Home Depot & Lowe’s
The Home Depot and Lowe’s both host Free Kids Workshops every month. Pre-registration online is required.
Upcoming free kids’ events for February:
- The Home Depot: Kids will make a leprechaun trap on March 7th – register here.
- Lowe’s: Kids will make a lawn mower on March 21st – register here.
Shop beauty sales during the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale starting March 6th.
The Ulta Beauty 21 Days of Beauty Sale is returning this year, and it’s bringing the glam from March 6th through March 26th! That means new 50% off deals every single day (yes, DAILY 👏). Plus, can’t-miss week-long 50% off steals throughout the event. 😱
Score a FREE ice cream cone in March for Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen.
In previous years, Dairy Queen has hosted their annual Free Cone Day, and it’s usually held on the first day of Spring! However, this year, Free Cone Day is on March 19th, 2026. Even sweeter, there’s no purchase necessary to score this delicious freebie!
Bookmark our Dairy Queen Free Cone Day to find out all the 2026 details.
Score a FREE Rita’s Italian Ice for the first day of Spring.
Rita’s also hosts an annual Free Italian Ice Day for the first day of Spring, and if it’s anything like previous years, we anticipate this event to take place on March 20th, 2026. There’s no purchase necessary, and every guest will get the flavor of their choice. In previous years, the freebie even included their newest flavors!
Bookmark our Free Rita’s Italian Ice post to know when the date is confirmed!
Amazon may host its second Big Spring Sale towards the end of March.
Rumor has it that Amazon will be bringing back its Big Spring Sale for 2026, which ran from March 25th to 31st in 2025. While we’re still waiting for the official 2026 announcement, you can expect great deals on spring fashion, outdoor furniture, lawn and garden essentials, cleaning and organization products, and much more.
Bookmark our Amazon Big Spring Sale post to know when the official 2026 deals are live.
Walmart is also expected to host a week-long sale towards the end of March.
If history repeats itself, you can expect a week-long sale for Walmart’s Super Savings Week! Last year, it ran from March 24th through April 1st! While specific 2026 dates are not yet announced, expect to see steep discounts, up to 50% off, on electronics, patio, garden, clothing, and more!
Bookmark our Walmart Super Savings Week post to know when the 2026 details are live!
Take advantage of winter clearance during March at all your favorite retailers.
Out with the old, in with the new! By March, nearly every retailer will be stocked with new Spring arrivals, so this is the perfect month to find a plethora of winter clothing clearance deals for men’s, women’s, kids’, and plus sizes. Head to your favorite clothing stores online or in-store to grab a few new pieces for the lowest prices!
March is also a great time to stock up on some new luggage.
By March, luggage retailers are looking for ways to up their sales with holiday travels behind us, and the majority of travelers are waiting until summer vacations. To increase sales, many retailers will offer discounts on luggage sets, and it’s a great time for you to prepare if you have a Spring or Summer trip in the works.
We’re already seeing plenty of early travel deals on packing cubes, duffel bags, and more! Head over to our travel deals page to score deals now!
These National Holidays in March also often bring sales:
Get a free stack of pancakes when IHOP’s National Pancake Day returns on March 3rd.
On March 3rd, from 7 am to 8 pm local time, head to IHOP where you can snag a FREE short stack of Buttermilk Pancakes to celebrate National Pancake Day!
Note that this promotion is for dine-in only, and no additional purchase is needed!
March 7th is National Cereal Day, which means you could score deals on your favorite breakfast food.
March 7th is National Cereal Day and the perfect time to snag a hot sale on your favorite breakfast cereal and potentially even milk. Last year, popular brands like Magic Spoon, Catalina Crunch, General Mills, and more were offering in-store and online deals.
March 14th is National Pi Day, and you can potentially score some free pie or pizza to celebrate.
Pi is the mathematical symbol used to represent the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Since the value of this infinite decimal is roughly 3.14, Pi Day is celebrated every year on March 14th!
Many restaurants mark this annual math-inspired occasion by offering up Pi pizza deals and baked goods that come in the form of pie. Last year, we saw many $3.14 deals on pizza at multiple restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen, 7-Eleven, and many more! Plus, we even spotted deals on sweets from places like BJ’s Brewhouse and Burger King.
Bookmark our Pi Day deals post to see when the 2026 deals are announced!
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, which also means you can score deals on food.
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, many restaurants and retailers join in the fun by offering special deals on food and beverages. Whether you’re planning to celebrate with pints and parades or shamrocks and shenanigans, you can participate without breaking the bank!
Last year, we saw many sweet deals from savings on donuts and cupcakes to discounts on drinks.
Bookmark our St. Patrick’s Day post to know when the 2026 deals are announced!
Other Free & Cheap Things in March 2026:
- First full weekend of March – Merrill & Bank of America cardholders can score a free museum day on 3/7 and 3/8.
- March 14th – Kids can decorate a FREE flower wreath at the JCPenney Kids Zone.
- Saturdays/Sundays in March – Barnes & Noble will have a FREE storytime at select locations.
- Early/Mid March – We drop new FREE Roblox codes towards the beginning to the middle of every month.
- All Month Long – Don’t miss our Kids Eat Free post for all the deals & freebies kids can score every month, all month long!
- All Month Long – National Frozen Food Month – check your local grocers for deals.
Shop March’s seasonal produce to score the best prices.
When you shop seasonally, you’re likely to get the best prices on products – especially if you’re shopping at your local farmer’s market.
Here’s a list of some seasonal produce to shop for in March:
Hip Tip: Learn how to save money on groceries year-round.
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