AliExpress Sale Calendar 2026: All Sale Dates & Events

Quick answer: AliExpress's next big events are 11.11 Singles Day, peaking on 11 November, then Black Friday (27 November) through Cyber Monday (30 November), and 12.12 on 12 December. AliExpress confirms each year's exact windows shortly before the event; we update this calendar when it does. Check 90-day price history with AliShopping Tools before you buy.

The AliExpress promotional calendar is one of the most active of any major ecommerce platform — running a platform-wide sale almost every month plus many smaller themed promotions. For buyers, this creates genuine opportunity to save on every major purchase category, provided you know when to buy and how to separate real discounts from pre-sale price inflation.

This guide covers every major AliExpress sale event in 2026 by quarter, with the July–October dates taken from AliExpress's affiliate emails (earlier dates are approximate), what to buy, and how to prepare for each window. Each Q4 event has its own guide: 11.11, Black Friday and 12.12.

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What Is the AliExpress Sales Calendar?

The AliExpress sales calendar is a rolling schedule of promotional events that align with global shopping holidays, cultural events, and platform-created occasions throughout the year. Some events follow international dates (Valentine's Day, Black Friday), while others are specific to AliExpress's Chinese origin (618 — named after JD.com competitor's founding date, June 18) or Alibaba-invented occasions (11.11, turned into a shopping event by Alibaba in 2009). See our how to stack AliExpress coupons for more details.

Why the calendar matters for buyers: AliExpress sellers begin adjusting prices weeks before each event. Understanding which event is approaching — and when its peak actually arrives — determines whether you buy at a genuine discount or during an inflated pre-sale window. The 90-day price history is your primary verification tool across all events. See our AliExpress buyer protection for more details.

For a detailed guide on how to verify any discount before buying, see the AliExpress Summer Sale 2026 buying guide, which covers the price manipulation pattern in detail.

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Q1 Sales: January–March 2026

New Year Sale (Late December 2025 – Early January 2026)

AliExpress runs a New Year promotion window from late December through approximately January 10. Platform-wide codes activate alongside seller flash deals. Category focus: home goods, tech accessories, party supplies, and New Year decor.

Valentine's Day Sale (February 1–14, 2026)

AliExpress runs a Valentine's Day promotion in the 2 weeks leading to February 14. Categories that benefit most: jewelry and accessories, fashion, personalized gifts, and home decor. The sale is mild compared to summer and Q4 events — seller coupon activity is lower and platform code tiers are smaller.

International Women's Day Sale (March 1–8, 2026)

A growing sale event on AliExpress, particularly strong for fashion, beauty accessories, jewelry, and lifestyle products. Platform codes specific to the Women's Day window activate in early March. The event is more prominent in some markets (FR, European) than others.

Ramadan / Eid Sale (Timing follows the Islamic calendar — in 2026, approximately mid-February to mid-March)

For buyers in Muslim-majority markets (Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Morocco, Algeria, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey), AliExpress runs a dedicated Ramadan sale window aligned with Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Fashion, home goods, and food-preparation items see the most activity. GCC-specific and SEA-specific promo codes activate during this window.

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Q2 Sales: April–June 2026

618 Grand Sale (June 1–20, 2026) — Q2's Biggest Event

The 618 Grand Sale is AliExpress's second-largest annual sale event after 11.11. Named after JD.com's founding date of June 18, it has been adopted by most Chinese ecommerce platforms as a mid-year shopping festival.

Best categories for genuine 618 discounts: electronics accessories, home goods, fashion basics, and gadgets under $30. For Australian buyers, 618 overlaps with EOFY (End of Financial Year, June 30) — a dual-event window covered in the AliExpress EOFY Sale 2026 guide.

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Q3 Sales: July–September 2026

The dates below come from AliExpress's affiliate promotion emails for each month (times in Pacific Time unless noted).

Summer Savings and Summer Clearance (July and August 2026)

July opened with the Summer Savings sale (July 1–7) and August with Summer Clearance (August 1–7). Electronics accessories, home goods, and fashion basics are the steady categories in these shorter windows.

Back to School (August 2026)

In some markets (US, UK, Canada, Israel), AliExpress ran a Back to School Sale alongside the August Mega Sale; in the US it ran August 16, 21:00 PST to August 26, 20:59 PST. Tech accessories (tablets, earbuds, cables), stationery, and backpacks are the typical focus.

Fall Fest Sale and Fall Sale (September 2026)

September had two events: the Fall Fest Sale (September 1–7) and the Fall Sale (September 14–20). Fashion for the season change, home improvement, electronics accessories, and outdoor gear are the usual focus.

Why the pre-Q4 weeks matter: Some sellers raise list prices in the weeks before 11.11 so the sale-day "discount" looks larger. If you plan to buy during 11.11, record today's real price now with AliShopping Tools' 90-day price history chart and add the item to your wishlist.

Track prices now with AliShopping Tools →

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Q4 Sales: October–December 2026

Q4 is the most promotion-dense quarter on AliExpress: the October sale, 11.11, Black Friday, and 12.12. This is where the biggest savings happen, but also where price manipulation is most aggressive, so prepare before each event.

Party Ready Sale (October 1–7, 2026)

AliExpress's October event was the Party Ready Sale: warm-up September 29–30 and sale October 1–7, 2026 (PT, local time in most markets). In the US, the same period ran as Choice Day, from September 30, 21:00 PST to October 7, 20:59 PST. Several countries had their own local event in the same week (for example "Dia Local" in Portugal). A separate 10.10 event has not been confirmed by AliExpress for 2026.

AliExpress 11.11 Singles Day 2026 (peak: November 11) — Largest Event of the Year

11.11 is the world's largest single-day shopping event by gross merchandise value. Alibaba turned Singles Day into a shopping event in 2009, and it has since surpassed Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined in total sales volume. The peak day is November 11. AliExpress confirms the exact 2026 window (warm-up and sale phases) shortly before the event; we update this page when it does.

How to prepare for 11.11 (start now):

1. Build your wishlist now. Some sellers raise prices in the weeks before 11.11. By wishlisting now, you capture today's real price.
2. Install AliShopping Tools. The extension shows a 90-day price chart on every AliExpress product page. On November 11, compare the "sale price" against the chart — if the line was already at or below that price before the run-up, the discount is not real.
3. Collect AliExpress coins. Coins (earned by daily check-in on the AliExpress app) stack on top of platform codes during 11.11. Start collecting now for maximum stacking value.
4. Set a budget. 11.11 is designed to trigger impulse buying. Decide what you need before the event starts.
5. Check the promo code stacking guide — the mechanics for combining seller coupons + platform codes + coins are the same at 11.11 as at any other event, but the tiers are highest.

For the full 11.11 event guide, see the 11.11 and Black Friday 2026 preview.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026 (November 27 and 30)

Black Friday falls on Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday on Monday, November 30. AliExpress runs Black Friday promotions around that weekend and confirms its exact window and codes shortly before; we update this page when it does. It is a useful second window for buyers who missed the 11.11 peak or want to compare prices after the dust settles. Details: AliExpress Black Friday 2026 guide.

Pro tip: Some items are actually cheaper during Black Friday than 11.11 because sellers overcorrect on post-11.11 clearance. Use the 90-day price chart to compare — if the Black Friday price is lower than the 11.11 price was, buy it.

12.12 Grand Sale (December 12, 2026)

12.12 (December 12) is Alibaba's third annual mega-event, with platform-wide codes and seller deals. AliExpress confirms the 2026 window shortly before the event. 12.12 is the final major discount window of the year; because it lands close to Christmas, check the estimated delivery date at checkout before buying gifts. Details: AliExpress 12.12 sale 2026 guide.

Holiday and Christmas Sales (December 2026)

AliExpress has not announced a platform-wide Christmas sale for 2026; 12.12 (December 12) is the last big sale of the year. Smaller seller promotions usually continue after 12.12, but orders placed later may not arrive before Christmas, so check the estimated delivery date at checkout.

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Which AliExpress Sale Has the Best Deals?

An editorial ranking based on each event's scale and how much of the catalogue takes part (not on a measured discount dataset, so no % figures here):

Key takeaway: If you can only plan around two sales per year, make them 618 (June) and 11.11 (November). Whatever the event, the discount is only real if the price is lower than the product's price history before the run-up.

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How Do You Use the AliExpress Sale Calendar to Save Money?

Rule 1: Match your purchase timing to event proximity. The highest-value windows (618 and 11.11) produce the deepest platform code tiers and most active seller coupon activity. If a non-urgent purchase can wait until the next major event, the savings differential is meaningful.

Rule 2: Build wishlist before pre-sale inflation begins. Some sellers raise prices in the weeks before a major event. Capture pre-inflation prices by wishlisting items well before the event. Check the wishlist on event opening day against the 90-day price history chart.

Rule 3: Verify every discount, every event. Price inflation is documented across all AliExpress sale events — not just 618. The same seller who inflated prices before 618 will do it before 11.11 and 12.12. AliShopping Tools shows the 90-day chart on every listing, making the verification instant regardless of which event is running.

Rule 4: Stack codes at every event. The promo code stacking guide covers how to combine seller coupons, platform codes, and coins at any sale event — the mechanics are the same across all events in this calendar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next AliExpress sale?

The October Party Ready Sale ran October 1–7, 2026. Next up: 11.11 Singles Day (peak November 11), Black Friday (November 27) through Cyber Monday (November 30), and 12.12 (December 12). AliExpress confirms each event's exact window shortly before it starts; see the 11.11 guide for the latest.

Is the AliExpress 11.11 sale worth it?

Yes — 11.11 is the biggest discount window on AliExpress, with the year's highest platform code tiers and seller coupons. The key is to wishlist items early so you can check the 11.11 price against the 90-day price history and confirm the discount is real.

How much discount was there in the AliExpress Fall Fest Sale?

AliExpress advertised the Fall Fest Sale (September 1–7, 2026) as "up to 60% off". Actual discounts vary by product, so the useful step is to compare each price against its price history. The weeks before 11.11 are also when you record real baseline prices.

What is the biggest AliExpress sale of the year?

11.11 Singles Day (November 11) is the largest AliExpress sale event. It is followed by the 618 Grand Sale (June) as the second-largest event. Black Friday and 12.12 are significant but smaller.

Does AliExpress have a Black Friday sale?

Yes. AliExpress runs Black Friday promotions around Black Friday (November 27, 2026) and Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026), and confirms its exact window and codes shortly before. Some items can be cheaper after 11.11, so compare against the price history before buying twice.

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