When inflation is up, we don't get as much as we used to from the well-earned money we make. Organizing products often gets overlooked during this time as a way to reduce stress and boost productivity. But there are times when you can strategically buy organizing products to get the best deal. Today, I'll share the best time of the year to purchase and save on organizing supplies. Hint - there are several best times to buy organizing products to save money! Read on to find out the details.
As a professional organizer, I'm often asked, "When should I buy organizing supplies?" The answer isn't just "when you need them." Strategic shopping can save you a lot on the same products you'd buy at full price. Let me share my insider shopping calendar so you can organize your spaces without overspending.
Jump to:
- January - The Fresh Start Month
- February: Post-Holiday Clearance
- March: Spring into Organization
- April: Tax Refund Season Deals
- May: Memorial Day Sales
- June: Back-to-School Prep Begins
- Things You Need When Organizing a College Dorm Room-Part 1
- Things You Need When Organizing a College Dorm Room - Part 2
- How To Keep A Family Command Station Organized
- July: Mid-Year Clearance Sales
- August: Peak Back-to-School Sales
- September: Fall Refresh
- October: Garage and Basement Storage plus pre-holiday organization
- November: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
- Amazon Prime Day Deals
- December: Year-End Clearance Sales
- Pro tips for maximizing your savings
- Conclusion
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January - The Fresh Start Month
January brings sales of organizing products. National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (N.A.P.O.) sponsors a Get Organized Month event #GOMonth2026. Many retailers also offer discounts during the month to encourage people to get organized. Stay away from holiday decorating bins; they are usually not discounted until next month. Stick with clear bins instead.
What organizing products are discounted in January?
Below are some of the items I found on sale this month.
Elfa shelving components (affiliate) are sold through The Container Store (affiliate) in the U.S. or other shelving (affiliate) brands.
Kitchen drawer organizers
Shoe storage solutions
Closet accessories to help organize the closet
Planners
Places to buy.
Below are some other places you may want to visit.
Lowe's - they run sales during January for storage, various bins, and other organizing supplies.
Home Depot - They also offer specials on storage totes (affiliate).
Staples - Filing bins and other supplies are on sale.
February: Post-Holiday Clearance
February is clearance month for many stores. Holiday storage bins are at a deeper discount during this month. Be sure to buy at the beginning of the month, as supplies tend to run out quickly. Don't worry if there is holiday decor on the bins; a bin is a bin and is still good to use.
What organizing products are on sale in February?
Clear and holiday storage bins of any size
Decorative baskets
Holiday Fabric Bins (affiliate)
Drawer organizers - foldable versions are popular
Label (affiliate) makers
Places to buy.
Below are places I found that will be running sales this month.
March: Spring into Organization
Spring brings new organizational products and launches from different companies and brands. They are often focused on spring cleaning and run spring storage sales for people preparing for the garage (affiliate) and garden season.
What organizing products are on sale in March?
Garage (affiliate) shelving (affiliate) units, such as IKEA systems.
Hooks and other things for a shed (affiliate) and garage (affiliate)
Garden tool organizers
Outdoor storage bins
Waterproof storage bins
Academic Planners (affiliate) for the New School Year - Order Out of Chaos's Academic Planner (affiliate) has a presale event this month.
Where can I purchase products that are on sale this month?
Order Out of Chaos® Academic Planners - Student Academic Planners
Buy Now →(affiliate)
April: Tax Refund Season Deals
During April, you will see competitive pricing on online retailers that want to compete to get your tax refund money. To maximize your purchases of organizing supplies, try to buy these supplies only during this month for the best deals.
What organizing products are good to buy in April?
Furniture (affiliate) with built-in storage, like pop-up tables with storage (check out my post here).
Larger organizational systems, like home office supplies.
Filing cabinets to keep papers organized
Home office and office supplies.
Places to look for sales.
Amazon (affiliate)
Wayfair - in April, Wayfair celebrates Wayfair Days.
May: Memorial Day Sales
Memorial Day weekend is a great time to find excellent sales on storage furniture (affiliate), closet systems, and their accessories. The summer is the prime time for larger organizing projects, as people and families have more time during the summer when the kids are off from school. It's a great time to prep for the new school year.
Products that are on sale.
Closet systems
Storage furniture (affiliate)
Garage (affiliate) organization systems
Bulk storage bins - especially clear bins
Stores that run sales on organizing supplies during May.
Lowe's
The Container Store (affiliate)
Home Depot
June: Back-to-School Prep Begins
This month marks the start of the back-to-school season. It is a popular time on this blog as well. If you purchase certain items before July 4th, you will receive steep discounts. It is also the time to prepare for college if you have a college student heading off to school in the fall. Dorm home organizing supplies are on sale this month at many stores.
Organizing products on sale during June.
Desk organizers
Dorm room essentials - like the ones in my posts. Below are two posts that discuss the essentials everyone needs for their dorm room.
Things You Need When Organizing a College Dorm Room-Part 1
Getting ready for your first college year is an exciting and emotional time. You not only have to go to school in a new place but if you are like 67% of college students, you also have to live on campus. "Where do I begin?" You might say to yourself.
Things You Need When Organizing a College Dorm Room - Part 2
Last time, we discussed organizing college dorm room essentials. I will continue this topic in this post to share even more dorm room essentials to help manage a small dorm space. If you didn't read the last post, here is the link, You absolutely need when organizing a College Dorm Room Part 1.
Label (affiliate) Makers
Bulletin boards and other things for a Family Command Area - visit my post on how to create a command area for your family.
How To Keep A Family Command Station Organized
Over the years, I organized many family command stations. Personally, I love to organize them because usually they are in the kitchen and can easily be a drop zone for many families. The kitchen is the heart and center of the home, so it should be the most organized place since we are always there.
Stores to visit for the best organizing product deals this month.
Ikea
Staples
Let's start the new School Year Organized and ready to go!
Stop by and Explore the Storage Solutions
- Closet
- Storage and Organization
- Desk
- Snack and kitchen essentials
- Laundry and Bath
July: Mid-Year Clearance Sales
This month is a great time to visit stores that are restocking for the back-to-school season. So, purchasing items before their back-to-school section is completely assembled is your best bet for the most incredible deals.
Organizing products to buy at a significant discount this month.
Fabric totes (affiliate) or cubby systems (affiliate)
Decorative storage bins for shelves (affiliate)
Summertime light-colored bins and totes (affiliate) - it doesn't matter if they are summer colors; they still work.
Bathroom organizers
Kitchen storage solutions, like cabinet organizers and drawer organizers.
School supplies (K-12 students) - the stores are usually getting rid of last season's stuff, so that you can find great deals on lined paper, spiral notebooks, etc…
What stores have the best deals during this month?
Target has Deal Days
Staples has clearance items this month
Walmart
HomeGoods
The Container Store (affiliate)
Amazon (affiliate) does Prime Days
August: Peak Back-to-School Sales
At this point, many families with college-age students are finished with most of their shopping. So, it is time to focus on the K-12 students. It's best to go earlier in the month, as sales may be happening at that point. The closer you get to the first day of school, the less likely it is that you will find any sales on these items.
Organizing products that have discounted prices this month.
Student Study area organizing products.
Desk accessories, pencil holders, and other school supplies to keep things organized.
Command Hooks
Bins for school supplies
Art supplies organizers
September: Fall Refresh
This month is the time to revisit the back-to-school things that may need to be organized. And, the stores know it, you will probably find some stores running special deals on school supplies organization this month.
What organizers to buy this month at a deep discount?
Desktop organizers
Paper management systems
Small drawer organizers
Storage solutions for craft supplies
Stores where you can buy these items on sale.
Ikea
Staples
The Container Store (affiliate)
The Container Store's Kitchen department offers a wide range of products, including food canisters, drawer organizers, pantry organizers, spice racks, storage carts, cookware, kitchen gadgets, and more. Visit their website for more wonderful products!
October: Garage and Basement Storage plus pre-holiday organization
October is when retailers want to move garage (affiliate) and heavy-duty storage before the holidays. So things that are primarily on sale are:
Organizing products on deep discount in October?
Heavy-duty shelving (affiliate)
Large storage bins
Garage (affiliate) organization systems
Outdoor furniture (affiliate) on clearance
Places to buy organizing products on sale during this month.
Home Depot
Lowe's
Costco
BJ's Wholesale Club
November: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
I can't be remiss without mentioning these two holidays after Thanksgiving. There are great sales on home organizing products available almost everywhere you shop. This is when you buy the big-ticket items you've been eyeing all year. Set Google Alerts for particular organizing systems and have Google email you when those deals are happening. Or, sign up for the store's newsletter to get a first peek. Here are some of the items on sale this month, but there's much more.
What organizing products are at a deep discount this month?
Modular furniture (affiliate) like the ones from Ikea
Premium storage systems
Electronics organizers
High-end storage solutions
Stores to visit for these great deals.
Amazon (affiliate)
The Container Store (affiliate)
Walmart
Target
Staples
Amazon Prime Day Deals
Amazon (affiliate) is known for its Prime Day Deals. I have found some great organizing products during these times. However, they are not the only ones participating in Prime Days. Places like Target and Home Depot are also doing them. Signing up for your favorite store's newsletter can provide a quick reminder about upcoming special events.
December: Year-End Clearance Sales
The week after Christmas through New Year's brings incredible clearance. Everything is on sale, and so is organizing products. While everyone else is relaxing, you are getting the supplies to organize in January at a deep discount if you buy them now.
What to buy this month to get a discount?
Look through clearance racks for items that will help you organize your holiday decorations. You may also find bins and other things left over from back-to-school season at a deep discount.
Where can I find a deep discount for organizing?
Storage bins
Decorative baskets
Decorative organizers
Small to large boxes (affiliate)
Pro tips for maximizing your savings
Below are some additional pro tips on finding deals on organizing products.
Buy basic bins in bulk: When you find affordable clear bins, buy more than you need for that project. I usually add one or two extras to get at the discounted rate and then store them in my organizing supplies area. This area is a small space under my steps where I store unused bins for use in various organizing projects throughout the year.
Quality over quantity: A well-made organizing system on sale is better than a cheap one at full price. Wait for the right sale rather than settling for a subpar product. They will not last. I have been buying quality bins for over 15 years, so investing in better quality is a wise choice.
Follow Your Favorite Stores: Sign up for email lists from The Container Store (affiliate), Ikea, and your go-to retailers. Many offer email-exclusive and text list-exclusive sales.
Price Match: Don't forget that many retailers offer price matching on many items from other stores. If you find a better deal elsewhere, ask about their price match policy before making a purchase.
Local/regional stores may also have great deals, so be sure to shop local as well. Sign up for their newsletter or text list to receive first notice of the deals.
Conclusion
Organizing your home doesn't have to drain your finances. With this monthly shopping guide, you'll know exactly when to buy what you need at the best possible prices. Keep in mind, the goal isn't just to save money. It is to create sustainable, organized systems that make your life run more smoothly for you and your family.
Feel free to Pin this guide to share with others. I hope this post helps you buy the right organizing products at the right price. Happy organizing!
Want to learn more? Feel free to check out these posts.
When Is the Best Time to Buy Anything? Top 12 Times of the Year to Save by Reader's Digest
10 Things Pro Organizers Are Shopping During October Prime Day by Good Housekeeping
The Best Time To Buy Everything This Year! by Trendsicle
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