The 6 Best Things to Buy in March (Plus 3 to Skip)

What should you stock up on during the month of March? Get the best deals on beauty and spring cleaning items, plus apparel and St. Patrick's Day clearance. We're tracking March sales like Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty Event and Sephora's competing One-Day Deals Event (formerly called the Oh Snap sale). And we expect to find some great bargains during clearance events at both Macy's and Kohl's, as well as spring sales (spring Black Friday as we like to call it) at Lowe's and Home Depot.

We’ve been covering sales since 2009, so we know which products see deep price cuts and increased coupon availability in March. And don’t forget the food! Check out March Madness food deals, Pi Day pizza deals on March 14, and St. Patrick’s Day food specials.

What to Buy in March

Luxe Makeup and Skincare

Score skincare and makeup deals this month during several big sales, including Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Event and Sephora’s One-Day Deals Sale. Ulta's sale is March 6 - 26, and you can expect Sephora to be around the same time.

And in recent years, Amazon and Target have also joined in on the beauty sale fun (we're always tracking the best Amazon beauty deals, FYI).

KCL TIP: You can get an additional 5% off Ulta deals when you shop Ulta brands at Target and use your Target Circle Card.

St. Patrick’s Day Clearance

Save on St. Patrick’s Day clearance at Walmart, Target, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels. We typically see 50% - 75% off on March 18, and 90% off the following week. Look for items you can repurpose and use next year like tissue paper, gift bags, and baking products.

Frozen Food

Since March is National Frozen Food Month, expect frozen food deals and coupons so you can stock your freezer. Aim to save 25% on frozen appetizers, 40% on pizzas and breakfast items, and up to 50% on ice cream, frozen meals, and seafood.

Spring Cleaning Products

Spring officially starts on March 20, 2026, so you'll want to look for cleaning products on sale. We typically see the best Clorox deals (40% - 70% off) at Target, CVS, and Walmart. Lysol prices on Amazon are hard to beat, especially when we see them hit 45% off.

Outdoor Furniture

The biggest players for saving money in the March outdoor furniture sales are Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Wayfair, and Amazon.

So when's the best time to shop? Late March. We normally see the biggest patio furniture deals the last week of the month. The discounts in these sales vary significantly — we're talking from as low as 14% off, up to 70% off. Your sweet spot is going to be around the 50% off mark.

Jeans

We see clearance sales on denim for the whole family in March. You'll find 60% - 75% off jeans at Macy's, Target, American Eagle, Kohl's, and Old Navy.

These sales appear early in the month, likely to make room for summer apparel. Check your local stores during the first two weeks of March to get deep discounts before they're gone for the season.

March Calendar Reminders

Home Depot Free Kids Workshop: March 7

Check with your local store for details on Home Depot Kids Workshop events. Register as soon as you can in order to secure a spot. This workshop is free, and kids can make a leprechaun trap from 9 a.m. - noon on Saturday, March 7.

Pancake Day: March 3

We confirmed with IHOP that this year's National Pancake Day is on March 3, 2026, where you'll get a FREE short stack of pancakes all day at IHOP.

JCPenney KidZone Craft: March 14

JCPenney hosts families for free craft events in the Kids Zone section of their stores on the second Saturday of each month. You don't have to preregister, and they run from 11 a.m. - noon. Join in on March 14 for a free flower wreath.

Pi Day: March 14

International Pi Day is a riff on the mathematical “Pi” (3.14). Watch for McDonald’s to offer free pie with a purchase (use an in-app coupon), and stay tuned as we'll be watching all the Pi Day deals.

St. Patrick’s Day Food Deals: March 17

On St. Paddy’s Day, look for all kinds of freebies and deals. For example, in the past, you could wear green to Krispy Kreme and grab a free donut. Kona Grill has put corned beef sliders on the menu, and Applebee’s has offered $5 St. Patrick’s Day cocktails.

Lowe’s Free Kids’ Workshop: March 21

Like Home Depot, you can get a spot at Lowe’s kids’ workshops . On March 21, kids can make a free lawn mower (time slots are from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.).

Free Ice Cream at Dairy Queen: March 20 (Predicted)

Every year, Dairy Queen celebrates the first day of spring with Dairy Queen Free Cone Day. This year, spring arrives on March 20, and you can visit your local DQ for a free small vanilla soft-serve cone (regularly $2.79).

31% Off Scoop of Ice Cream at Baskin Robbins: March 31

Every year without fail, all scoops are 31% off on March 31 at Baskin Robbins.

Wait Until April For ...

$2 Mulch

Lowe's SpringFest is the best time to stock up on mulch for your yard. We predict this sale will start on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The best deal in this sale every year is the $2 mulch. Each bag covers two square feet —working out to just $1 per square foot — which is a stock-up price.

You'll find more mulch deals in the Home Depot Spring Black Friday sale (also predicted for April 2, 2026). We typically see a mulch deal during their sale: five bags for $10. However, the Home Depot bags are 1.5-cubic-feet compared to Lowe's 2-cubic-feet bags, making Lowe's $0.33 cheaper per square foot.

Reusable Products

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and we see Earth Day discounts on reusable products. Look for deals on Swedish dishcloths, wool dryer balls, reusable straws, and more.

Pet Supplies

National Pet Day is April 11, and we normally see PetSmart celebrate PetSmart Treats Members Month the entire month of April. Members get exclusive discounts, bonus Treats Points events, and more.

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