Wondering what you should stock up on in April? We dissected all the sales and retail events coming up this month to find the top April deals, and we discovered that the best things to buy in April include Easter clearance, lawn and garden supplies, baby gear, and beauty products. Thanks to three big spring sales happening this month (looking at you, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Sephora!), there are multiple reasons April is a good time to shop.
Here’s everything you should be shopping for this month as well as all the food deals you can get — from National Burrito Day deals on April 2 to Tax Day deals on April 15.
What to Buy in April 2026
Here’s what we suggest you shop for this month, plus when to find deals on in-stock items.
Easter Clearance
Easter is April 5 in 2026, which means Easter clearance will happen right after. Stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels start discounting their Easter items by around 40% as early as March. But wait until the week of April 12 to start looking for 75% - 90% off clearance. Just expect shelves to be pretty bare by the time those deep discounts hit.
Lawn, Garden, and Patio Essentials
Lowe’s SpringFest is running through April 8 this year. Their $2 mulch deal is one of the best things to buy — you’ll pay just $1 per cubic foot. (Home Depot’s spring mulch price is $1.33 per cubic foot.)
The Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale will kick off April 8 and offers competitive prices with the Lowe’s sale. Look out for the $0.25 pavers annual deal.
Fred Meyer Fuschia Saturday will be April 11, and you may also want to check your local nurseries for deals to revamp your landscape or spruce up your garden beds.
When it comes to shopping for patio decor and furniture, we predict that Wayfair Way Day will begin on April 25. During this 48-hour sale, you can score deals on patio furniture and spring decor. Aim to save at least 50%, but you can get closer to 80% off if you browse the deals we write about during the sale.
Baby Gear at Target
Every April, Target gives shoppers the chance to bring in their old car seats to recycle them in exchange for a 20% off coupon valid on select baby gear. We predict the spring Target Car Seat Trade-In Event will run April 26 - May 9, 2026.
These dates are predictions and haven't been confirmed, but we based our prediction on our years of tracking this event.
Use your 20% coupon on any of these categories:
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New car seats and bases
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Travel systems
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Strollers
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Wagons
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High chairs
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Bouncers and rockers
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Baby swings
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Baby walkers
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Jumpers
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Playards
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Entertainers
Makeup and Skincare
The Sephora Spring Sale gives shoppers 10% - 20% off their favorite luxe beauty brands. This year, we're predicting the sale from April 3 - 13, 2026, with Rouge members getting first dibs on deals at 20% off.
Sephora Spring Sale (Predicted) Timeline:
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April 3 - 13: 20% off and early sale access begins for Rouge members
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April 7 - 13: 15% off and sale access begins for VIB members
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April 7 - 13: 10% off and sale access begins for basic Beauty Insider members
Grab rarely discounted brands during this sale for the best value: Oribe, Summer Fridays, Dior, and more. Excluded brands (or brands with items-per-order limits) include MAC, Viva Glam, and The Ordinary.
KCL TIP: The Sephora Spring Sale is better in some ways than the One Day Deals sale in March. Even though the March sale offers up to 50% off, the brands and products are limited, and are valid for just one day.
Cookware
Many retailers offer cookware deals and promotions during spring sales and graduation, Mother's Day and wedding season. As new cookware models are released, older stock is often marked down to make room for updated inventory.
Shop Macy's deals in April to get Tools of the Trade items for up to 85% off, Rachael Ray for up to 70% off, and T-fal for up to 67% off. Plus, watch for up to 70% off Cuisinart cookware at Kohl's, 56% off Blue Diamond at Walmart, and 46% off Amazon Basics and GreenPan on Amazon.
April Calendar Reminders
National Burrito Day: April 2
Find National Burrito Day deals (including BOGO offers) at chains like Chipotle, Del Taco, and Taco Bell and local favorites such as Chronic Tacos and El Pollo Loco.
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day: April 14
Ice cream lovers can head to their local Ben & Jerry's for Free Cone Day to get a free cone or scoop of their favorite flavor from noon - 8 p.m. local time. It's usually the second Tuesday in April, so this year, get your freebie on April 14.
Tax Day: April 15
Lots of restaurants and businesses celebrate the end of tax season by offering discounts and freebies. The most common tax form — Form 1040 — is referenced a lot. For example, a chicken meal at Boston Market might be $10.40, based on what we've seen in previous years. Watch for Tax Day deals and freebies on April 15, 2026.
Earth Day: April 22
On April 22, we typically see Earth Day deals like free seeds, National Park free days, and special promotions where you get free clothes for recycling old threads. Online retailers like Amazon often have discounts on eco-friendly products like cleaning supplies, beauty products, and reusable products during Earth Week (plus deals on refurbished products via Amazon Resale).
National Pretzel Day: April 26
Places like Auntie Anne's, Philly Pretzel Factory, and Wetzel's Pretzels offer deals on National Pretzel Day.
Wait until May to buy these three things:
Outdoor Power Tools
We’ll see outdoor deals return during Lowe’s Memorial Day and Home Depot Memorial Day sales. In fact, many of the Spring Sale deals — like $2 mulch and $0.25 pavers — should return for the holiday sales, and we often see up to 50% off outdoor tools like power washers, edgers, and trimmers.
Sunscreen
We predict Target will have sun care offers in May so you can stock up before summer. Look for gift card offers like a $5 gift card with a $25 sun care purchase. Better yet? Sign up for the Target Circle app and get access to additional manufacturer coupons like $2 off Neutrogena sun care.
Mattresses
Mattresses drop to yearly price lows on holidays. If you missed Presidents Day sales, shop deep mattress discounts during Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to check mattress-only retailers or the brand websites directly (think MattressFirm.com or Purple.com) because they sometimes beat even Amazon's prices.
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