Want to save money? Find out what you should buy in August to save money. This is also a great way to reduce holiday stress and save money for Christmas.
This post was most recently updated on July 27, 2026 to make sure all the information is up-to-date.
Fall stuff is making its way to store shelves and Christmas is fast approaching. You may even start to see some Christmas decor sneaking its way into stores.
This is a big reminder of how quickly Christmas is coming and that can mean a reminder of all the money you will be spending soon.
Christmas doesn’t have to be expensive though. Simplifying helps save money and buying ahead can also save you big bucks!
Knowing what to buy when can mean even bigger savings. Each month there are different things that are commonly on sale and August has some great items that can help you save money this holiday season.
Make sure you have your Christmas budget finished and your Christmas planner set up and ready to go. You don’t want to overspend before the holidays are even here.
What to Buy in August
- Cleaning Supplies – With kids headed back to school, many cleaning products will be on sale. Wipes, disinfectants, and hand sanitizers are some of the items you will likely find. Stock up now so you are ready for some pre-holiday cleanup. Things like cleaning wipes will also be nice when you want to keep your home clean with minimal effort during the busy holiday season.
- School Supplies – Many items in the school supply section can make great gifts. Notebooks, colored pencils, journals, travel cups, totes, and more are perfect little gifts. Don’t forget things like tape that will be great for your gift wrapping supplies and supplies you may need for crafting, like glue and markers.
- Kid’s Clothes – Another thing on sale because of back to school is kid’s clothes. If you like to give clothing gifts this a good time to look for some of those. Also, check to see if your area has a sales tax holiday so you can save even more. Most areas seem to have these early August so pay attention.
- Home Decor and Storage – Need storage containers for Christmas organization? Or maybe you just want to get organized before the holiday season to make life easier. Either way with people headed back to college storage containers are on sale. A lot of home decor items are also on sale right now for college dorm rooms. These items can make great gifts for people on your list.
- Summer Leftovers – A lot of summer essentials were on sale last month but some still will be or may have even made their way to clearance racks with even bigger discounts. Some of these items make great gifts and if you are going to travel anywhere warm and sunny during the holiday season you may need some of these summer supplies.
Don’t Forget Garage Sales
Garage sales are popular during the summer months so be sure to look for some in your area. You may be able to find good deals and decor and other things you need for the holidays.
Facebook Marketplace, eBay, thrift stores, and estate sales are also good places to check for deals.
August Sales To Check Out
These are some of the online sales I’ve found lately that could help stock up for the holiday season or in general to save money.
Coming soon, check back when August is here!
Get Cash Back While Shopping In August
Another way to save money in August is by using cash back apps and websites. This will help you save more on the items that are on sale as well as your everyday purchases.
When shopping these sales you can also earn cash back to use for gift cards to save even more money. My favorite cash-back app is Fetch Rewards. You get points for every receipt you scan, instead of other apps where you have to buy certain things to get points.
You can sign up using my referral code TN8EW and get 2,000 points for your first receipt. That’s $2 just for starting to use the app. It adds up fast, and you could have a nice collection of points before Christmas gets here.
Track Your Christmas Expenses
If you are buying anything for Christmas this month be sure you are tracking it. You can use this free Christmas expense tracker to keep track of all the things you buy for Christmas so you can stay on budget.
Save Money All Year
Don’t stop with August, you can save money all year for Christmas by checking out all my lists of deals for each month.
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