SHOPPING
When is Prime Day 2024? Amazon reveals the dates
Amazon has confirmed the dates for its annual shopping frenzy in 2024. Here is everything you need to know about Prime Day 2024.
If you are looking for a bargain or aiming to save money, you don’t have to wait too long, as Prime Day, Amazon’s two-day marathon of sales and deals, is just around the corner.
Since 2015, Amazon has offered this annual sale bonanza although it was originally a 24-hour sales event to celebrate Amazon’s 20th birthday, it became a summer version of Black Friday and thanks to its popularity, it has now become a 48-hour event.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon announced that Prime Day 2024 will take place on 16 & 17 July 16. Although not all the offers are known yet, you can expect some massive discounts on a plethora of Amazon items, such as Fire TV Sticks, Fire tablets, Fire TV and its line of smart devices.
Big discounts are also expected on other items, from technology and home products to health, beauty, fashion, children’s toys and much more.
Where is Prime Day available?
Prime Day will be available in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and for the first time in Poland and Sweden.
Prime Day sale events were also held this year in India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as in Egypt for the first time.
What do you need to be able to buy during Prime Day?
‘Prime’ refers to Amazon’s subscription service, which offers fast, free delivery on millions of items, exclusive benefits and savings for eligible members. Offers are only available to Prime members, although items will be available at their regular price for those without a membership.
People who are not Amazon Prime members cannot participate in the Prime Day savings. However, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of the discounts.
Prime membership fees
A monthly Prime membership costs $14.99 per month, but you can also purchase an annual membership for $139.
On the other hand, college students can get a Prime membership for just $7.49 per month or $69 per year. Plus, those with qualified government assistance can also receive a Prime membership for just $6.99 after their 30-day free trial.
In addition to participating in Prime Day, there are also additional benefits for Prime members, including a free monthly GrubHub+ membership for one year, Prime Video, and free one-day shipping and same-day delivery.