Gadgets Close Gadgets Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Follow Follow See All Gadgets Verge Shopping Close Verge Shopping Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Follow Follow See All Verge Shopping Deals Close Deals Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Follow Follow See All Deals Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2026 Unless you’re an experienced deal hunter, you might have some questions about how Prime Day works. We’re here to help. Unless you’re an experienced deal hunter, you might have some questions about how Prime Day works. We’re here to help. by Brad Bourque Close Brad Bourque Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Follow Follow See All by Brad Bourque and Cameron Faulkner Close Cameron Faulkner Editor, Commerce Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Follow Follow See All by Cameron Faulkner Updated Jun 16, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC Link Share If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Image: Amazon Amazon Prime Day 2026 is getting closer, and it’s possible you might have some questions about the sale. When does it start? Why is it in June instead of July? And, most importantly, when will the deals go live? We have concrete answers to those questions, and we’ll have a lot more Prime Day coverage coming soon as Amazon rolls out more deals. When does Prime Day start? Why is Prime Day in June this year? When do early Prime Day deals start? Do I need to be a Prime member to save? Are other retailers offering similar deals? Do any retailers offer price matching for Prime Day? How can I know that Prime Day deals are actually good? Do prices stay the same through Prime Day? What are the best deals during Prime Day? When does Prime Day start? Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially starts on June 23rd, 2026 at 12:01AM PT, and ends on June 27, 2026 at 12:01AM PT. Some items will stay discounted for the entire period, or at least for as long as they remain in stock, while others will only run for a shorter chunk of the four day sale. In its article about Prime Day 2026 timing, Amazon noted that special deals will go live at 12AM, 8AM, and 1PM PT each day throughout the sale. Related We’re giving away a Prime Day grab bag loaded with over $800 of free tech Why is Prime Day in June this year? While there have been exceptions, Prime Day has historically occurred in July. So, what’s up with the recent change? Amazon’s Jamil Ghani told Reuters that the decision came down to some big events overlapping with its usual July launch. “This year, we have the (FIFA) World Cup […] We’ve got also the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, and so we thought this week (beginning June 22) was the best week for us to hold Prime Day,” Ghani said. When do early Prime Day deals start? The rollout of early deals is already underway , and Amazon is highlighting deals on household essentials and Amazon devices like Kindle accessories and Ring cameras. It’s safe to assume that there will be several dozen deals available ahead of Prime Day, and we’ll be bringing them to you, so stay tuned. Do I need to be a Prime member to save? While there are likely to be some deals available to all shoppers, Amazon Prime members will have exclusive access to many discounts. If you haven’t signed up for Prime before, you can claim a 30 day free trial. Young adults and students can claim six months of Prime membership for free, after which you’ll be charged $7.49 per month if you want to continue (or $69 per year if you want to pay annually) with some account sharing limitations. People receiving government assistance can use Amazon Access for discounts on specific products, including a Prime membership. Are other retailers offering similar deals? Other retailers are lik
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