Back-to-school sales to shop in 2026 before the school bell rings
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing, and many of the biggest retailers are rolling out some of their best deals of the year as the summer months start to wind down.
Whether you're shopping for a kindergartener's first backpack, refreshing your teen's wardrobe or helping a college student stock a dorm room, now is an ideal time to save on the essentials.
This year's sales include discounts on everything from laptops, headphones and calculators to lunch boxes, sneakers, storage solutions and classroom supplies. Many retailers are also offering special promotions for teachers, students and college shoppers, making it easier to stretch your budget even further.
To help simplify your shopping, we've rounded up some of the best back-to-school sales happening now. Check it out below!
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Back-to-school sales to shop now
- Adidas: Save up to 40% on select sneakers, backpacks and athletic apparel.
- Amazon: Save up to 50% on school supplies, backpacks, tech, dorm essentials and classroom must-haves.
- Apple: Save on MacBooks and iPads with Apple's Education pricing, plus shop seasonal back-to-school offers for eligible students and educators.
- Best Buy: Save up to $500 on select laptops, tablets, headphones and other student tech.
- Nike: Save up to 40% on back-to-school must-haves including sneakers and Tech-Fleece faves.
- Old Navy: Save up to 50% on kids' uniforms, denim, graphic tees and everyday basics.
- Pottery Barn Kids & Teen: Save up to 50% off backpacks, lunchboxes and more. Plus, get free shipping.
- Staples: Save up to 60% on notebooks, pens, backpacks, calculators and classroom supplies.
- Target: Save on thousands of back-to-school essentials, including school supplies, backpacks, lunch gear, clothing and dorm decor.
- The Container Store: Shop up to 30% off storage bins, desk organizers, closet systems and dorm organization essentials.
- Walmart: Save on school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, lunch boxes, electronics and dorm essentials, with many everyday items priced under $25.
Adidas
Amazon
Apple
Best Buy
Nike
Old Navy
Pottery Barn Kids & Teen
Staples
Target
The Container Store
Walmart
