If there’s one rule to shopping for Yankee Candle, it’s that you should never pay full price. You can find Yankee Candle deals pretty much any time of year at all sorts of different retailers. And twice a year, you’re guaranteed to save during the Yankee Candle Semi-Annual Sale in May and December. We expect the May sale back right before Memorial Day weekend along with a slew of other sales, including the Clear the Rack Sale, REI's Anniversary Sale, and so many more Memorial Day sales.
During Yankee Candle's Semi-Annual event, you'll see hanging air fresheners for $1 and mini candles and car vent clips for $3. Plus, there are large candles for $15 and gift sets for $18.50. Ultimately, your goal is to save 50% - 75% during a Yankee Candle sale, but you’ll want to get in on the action early since the best deals go fast.
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The Yankee Candle Semi-Annual Sale is a twice-a-year, multiweek sale on candles and accessories.
Twice a year during the Semi-Annual Sale, Yankee Candle offers significant discounts on a variety of candles and accessories. Although Yankee Candle hosts a number of sales throughout the year, this one — which happens around Memorial Day and Christmas every year — is arguably the best one of the year.
These sales aren't exclusive to Yankee Candle shops or their website, either; authorized retailers like Macy’s or Kohl’s also participate. Shoppers can find deals on votives, jar candles, car vent clips, and more, with savings up to 75%.
KCL predicts the next Yankee Candle Semi-Annual Sale will start on May 23, 2025.
Each year, Yankee Candle hits us with their summer Semi-Annual Sale on the fourth Friday in May. The event lasts around six weeks, ending the first week of July. KCL predicts the next Yankee Candle Semi-Annual Sale will start on Friday, May 23 and run through Friday, July 4, 2025.
How we make our prediction.
Here are the last dates for the summer Semi-Annual Sale at Yankee Candle.
Dec. 26, 2024 - Jan. 17, 2025
May 24 - July 7, 2024
May 26 - July 7, 2023
May 27 - July 4, 2022
The Yankee Candle sale will save you 50% - 75%.
During this sale you’ll see savings of up to 75% off regular prices. You'll find deals like these:
$3 mini candles
$3 wax melts
$5.50 small tumbler candles
Perfect Pillar medium-sized candles from $10.35
$15 large jar candles
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Top Deals From Yankee Candle Semi-Annual Deals December, 2024
4 Yankee Jar Candles, $48 (reg. $124) — 61% off
Yankee Jar Candle, $15 (reg. $31) — 52% off
Yankee Mini Candle, $3 (reg. $5) — 40% off
Yankee Tumbler Candle, $5 (reg. 17) — 71% off
Yankee 3-Wick Candle, $10 (reg. $24.99) — 60% off
Yankee Candle Plug-In Diffuser, $5 (reg. $18.99) — 74% off
Yankee Candle Diffuser Refill, $4 (reg. $7.50) — 47% off
Yankee Candle Room Spray, $4 (reg. $8) — 50% off
Which semi-annual sale is better: Bath & Body Works or Yankee Candle?
Ironically (or maybe not … ), the Yankee Candle Semi-Annual Sale happens right around the same time as the Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale. So how do their prices compare? At both stores, the candle prices are pretty comparable for the sizes, so it really comes down to availability and what scents you like.
Bath & Body Works’ small candles will be $5.20 each (regularly $15.50) during their Semi-Annual Sale. Compare that to the cost of a small jar candle from Yankee Candle, which goes as low as $5 (regularly $14) during their Semi-Annual Sale.
KCL TIP: I find that the Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale offers savings on more year-round scents, while the Yankee sale is more for seasonal scents.
Stores like Amazon, Macy's, Kohl's, and Walgreens offer Yankee Candle deals.
Here are the other stores that sell Yankee brand candles (and frequently have sales so you don’t pay full price):
Look to the Yankee Candle Deal of the Week for savings year-round.
If there isn't a formal sale, you can always rely on Yankee Candle to have a Deal of the Week on their website's homepage. This can range from markdowns on jar candles to five for $25 ScentPlug Refills.
Buy discounted Yankee Candle gift cards to stack your savings.
There are tons of gift card hacks out there. Make your dollar stretch even further by buying discounted gift cards for Yankee Candle and using them in combination with a sale.
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