When Is Dillard's Next Sale? Dillard's Sale Schedule Explained

Short Answer

Dillard’s hosts a few sales throughout the year, as well as in-store promotional offerings like a free gift with purchase. Most Dillard’s sales are not held on a strict schedule and may vary by location or region, but there are two sales you can count on each year: Black Friday and the New Year’s Day sale. See below for more details about Dillard’s sales.

When Does Dillard’s Have Sales?

Dillard’s has sales about three to four times a year, and sale dates typically vary by store.^[1] The only big sales events that are guaranteed each year at all Dillard’s locations are held on Black Friday and New Year’s Day.

Every year on New Year’s Day, Dillard’s hosts a clearance sale, which is its biggest sale of the year. Customers who have shopped the sale in the past have reported lines outside the store as early as two hours before the doors opened. Customers also reported that in past years, all sale items were marked down an additional 50% at the sale.

The best ways to find out about sales at Dillard’s are to sign up for emails and to follow the retailer on Facebook. You can also contact your local Dillard’s directly to ask about current or upcoming events.

Other Ways to Save at Dillard’s

Aside from sales events, Dillard’s frequently has special promotions at its stores. The retailer often holds handbag trade-in events, during which you can donate a gently used handbag to charity and get a coupon for money off your next handbag purchase at Dillard’s. Other store events include receiving a free gift with a cosmetic or fragrance purchase. You can contact your local store for dates and details.

For online savings, you can shop the Dillard’s sale and clearance sections. If you’re a frequent Dillard’s shopper, you can also earn rewards points and save on future purchases when you open a Dillard’s Credit Card.

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