You might think the third weekend in February is a day set aside to honor a president or two, or maybe all of them, but the real purpose of the holiday has changed over the years. Some states set aside the day to honor George Washington. Elsewhere, Abraham Lincoln is a major player on President’s Day. Other states may also include Thomas Jefferson and Civil Rights Activist Daisy Gatson Bates in their celebrations.
Even school districts can’t agree whether President’s Day is important enough to give the kids a day off or make it just another school day. But there’s one industry that always celebrates President’s Day: retail. Learn how to make the best of this President’s Day and save some money on things you need.
First Sales of the Year
Whatever or whoever you decide to celebrate on President’s Day, one thing you can count on is money-saving opportunities everywhere you look. And that’s because it’s the first big sale date for retailers of all stripes.
There are a couple of products that retailers traditionally discount on President’s Day. Look for particularly good deals on:
- Cars. Television, newspapers, and the world wide web are flooded with ads for President’s Day. Dealers are ready to jumpstart the spring season!
- Home and everyday items. Everything from underwear to socks, towels to linens are priced to sell on President’s Day. The best deals sell out quickly, so get an early start to the day, and shop online to take advantage of Dillard’s coupons and other web discounts. Stick to what’s on sale and avoid impulse buys on regular-priced items.
- Major appliances. Look at major retailers like Sears and Best Buy for some of the best deals of the day. Major appliance dealers see little traffic at this time of year, so President’s Day savings can be substantial. Look for deals on ENERGY STAR appliances to extend your savings by buying the most efficient appliances. And check with your city to see if they have a buy back program for old appliances. In some places, they’ll send someone to your home to pick up that old fridge and pay you a nominal amount.
- Winter clothes. In some parts of the country, this time of the year is practically spring… but not everywhere. Clothing stores are moving out winter inventory right now and, while the pickings may be slimmer than in the fall, there are still lots of good deals to be had when you use Macy’s coupons and other department store discounts. You might even do a little Christmas shopping, if you can keep a secret that long.
- Home furnishings. There’s no better time to shop for furniture, draperies, bedding, carpet, and anything else to improve the looks of your home. Don’t be fooled though: Despite your mailbox full of sales flyers from furniture retailers, you’ll find all the best deals online. And, with a free shipping coupon code, you’ll save gas and time shopping the web. Check Offers.com for upcoming President’s Day sales or, better yet, set up an email alert and we’ll email you when your favorite home furnishing stores announce their sales.
- Lawn equipment. As spring approaches, and the new lawn equipment starts arriving at home improvement and lawn retailers– which means the older stock and the remainder equipment have got to go. Now’s a good time to check around and purchase the mower that was a little pricey last spring, as well as winter gear like snow blowers and shovels.
- Exercise equipment. Many stores that stocked up on exercise equipment to keep up with all those New Year’s resolutions will be looking to find homes for what they have left. Find great deals on exercise equipment now – there’s still time to get in shape for spring, especially with swimsuit season just around the corner.
- Vacation deals. If you’re lucky enough to get a three-day weekend, look for excellent deals at ski resorts and other fun destinations. Everyone at a winter holiday destination knows that spring is coming, and they want to encourage as many people as possible to enjoy one last fling before the snow melts. Check out the deals available every day. Get adventurous and check out local attractions that you’ve never visited at prices you may never see again this year. This is also be a good time to start thinking about booking a vacation to that island paradise later in the season. You may ask yourself, “Who would be booking a vacation so far off?” But that’s exactly the point: Not many people have the foresight. Check Expedia and Travelocity to find deals on travel for later in the year.
One Weekend Only
It may be one of the more confusing holidays of the year, but there’s no confusion when it comes to finding discounts on stuff you want (and need). President’s Day is packed with sales and the opportunities for savings are endless. Wish the past and present presidents well, and start surfing for deals.
Source: [Offers.com]
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