AliExpress Sale Calendar 2026: All Sale Dates & Events

Quick answer: AliExpress runs major sale events every quarter. Key 2026 dates: 618 Grand Sale peaks June 16–20, Summer Sale runs through mid-July, 11.11 Singles Day peaks November 11, Black Friday runs November 27–30, and 12.12 Grand Sale runs December 12–14. For each event, install AliShopping Tools to verify discounts against 90-day price history before buying. Install AliShopping Tools on the Chrome Web Store →

The AliExpress promotional calendar is one of the most active of any major ecommerce platform — running 8–10 major sale events per year plus dozens of 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 expected dates, what to buy, and how to prepare for each window.

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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, coined as "Singles Day" by Alibaba in 2009).

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.

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.

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Q2 Sales: April–June 2026

Ramadan / Eid Sale (Timing varies by Islamic calendar — approximately March 31 to April 30, 2026)

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.

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

Summer Sale Continuation (July 1–15, 2026)

The Summer Sale extends beyond 618 through mid-July with category-specific deals and reduced platform-level code activity. Electronics accessories, home goods, and fashion basics continue at discounted seller prices. Platform-wide codes are less active than during 618 peak, but seller coupons remain generous.

Back to School Sale (August–September 2026)

AliExpress runs a Back to School themed promotion targeting tech accessories (tablets, earbuds, cables), stationery, backpacks, and dorm room supplies. Timing varies — expect the window to run approximately August 1 through September 15. The sale is smaller than 618 or 11.11 but reliable for electronics accessories and study supplies.

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Q4 Sales: October–December 2026

Q4 is the most promotion-dense quarter on AliExpress. Three major global events run within 6 weeks of each other — 11.11, Black Friday, and 12.12.

AliExpress 11.11 Singles Day (November 1–11, 2026) — Largest Event of the Year

11.11 is the world's largest single-day shopping event by gross merchandise value. On AliExpress, the warm-up runs November 1–10 with seller coupons at their most generous levels of the year. The peak is November 11 — platform code tiers reach their annual maximum.

Key preparation step: add target items to your wishlist in October before pre-sale price inflation begins. For the full event guide, see the 11.11 and Black Friday 2026 preview.

Black Friday (November 27–30, 2026)

Black Friday on AliExpress runs November 27 (Black Friday) through November 30 (Cyber Monday). Platform-wide codes and seller promotions are active across all four days. Discount depth is typically below 11.11 but still substantial — a useful second window for buyers who missed the 11.11 peak.

12.12 Grand Sale (December 12–14, 2026)

12.12 (December 12) is Alibaba's third annual mega-event. It runs as a 3-day window (December 12–14) with platform-wide codes and seller deals. Discount depth is below 11.11 and Black Friday but consistent across categories. 12.12 is the final major discount window of the year — buyers making year-end purchases benefit most.

Holiday and Christmas Sales (December 15–31, 2026)

AliExpress runs Christmas-themed promotions in the second half of December. Reduced discount depth compared to 12.12, but seller clearance deals increase as merchants clear pre-holiday stock. Categories: home decor, gifting items, fashion, and accessories.

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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. Sellers inflate prices 2–3 weeks before every major event. Capture pre-inflation prices by wishlisting items at least 3 weeks 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

What are the biggest AliExpress sale dates in 2026?

The two largest events are 11.11 (peak: November 11) and 618 Grand Sale (peak: June 16–20). Secondary major events are Black Friday (November 27–30) and 12.12 (December 12–14). Every quarter also has smaller themed promotions (Valentine's Day, Women's Day, Back to School, Ramadan/Eid).

When is the AliExpress 618 sale 2026?

AliExpress 618 Grand Sale runs June 1–20, 2026. The pre-sale warm-up with global AFSO* codes starts June 1. 618-specific codes activate around June 14. The peak discount window is June 16–20. After June 20, seller coupons persist but platform codes deactivate.

When is the next AliExpress sale?

After the 618 Grand Sale wind-down (post-June 20), the next major event is Back to School (August–September), followed by 11.11 (November 1–11 warm-up, peak November 11). Check the quarterly breakdown above for the complete schedule.

Does AliExpress have a Black Friday sale?

Yes. AliExpress Black Friday runs November 27–30 each year. Platform-wide codes and seller promotions are active across all four days. Discount depth is below 11.11 but still significant across electronics accessories, fashion, and home goods categories.

Is there a 12.12 AliExpress sale in 2026?

Yes. 12.12 (December 12) is an annual Alibaba shopping event that runs December 12–14, 2026. Platform-wide codes and seller deals are active. It is the last major discount window of the year before the Christmas/year-end clearance window.

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