Fall deal season is ramping up, and Walmart has already revealed details about its next big savings event.

According to Walmart's recent announcement, a weeklong sale will kick off at 12 a.m. ET on Oct. 5
and run through Oct. 11. An announcement page for the event says shoppers can expect discounts across several popular categories, including up to 50% off home products, up to 40% off fashion and tech and up to 30% off toys.The fall deal event arrives as many shoppers begin checking off holiday gift lists and preparing their homes for the season.
While Walmart hasn't shared every deal yet, shoppers can already browse early discounts on everything from kitchen essentials and luggage to fashion, beauty and tech accessories.
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When is Walmart's October sale?
Walmart's upcoming deal event begins at 12 a.m. ET on Oct. 5 and continues through Oct. 11, according to the retailer's announcement page.
The retailer says shoppers can expect savings across home, electronics, fashion and toy categories throughout the weeklong event.
What discounts has Walmart announced?
Walmart says the sale is expected to feature:
- Up to 50% off home products
- Up to 40% off fashion
- Up to 40% off tech
- Up to 30% off toys
The event could offer an opportunity for shoppers to get a jump on holiday purchases before Black Friday promotions begin.
Walmart deals you can shop right now
While shoppers wait for the Oct. 5 sale to begin, Walmart is already offering discounts on several popular products.
Why this sale matters
Major October sales have increasingly become an unofficial start to the holiday shopping season, giving consumers an opportunity to score discounts weeks before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Other recently announced October sales include:
- Amazon announces biggest sale before Black Friday. Get dates and deals
- Shop the best Nordstrom Fall Savings Event 2026 deals
- Target just announced a 2-day sale to compete with October Prime Day
Based on the savings Walmart has already previewed, shoppers looking for deals on home essentials, fashion, tech products and giftable items may want to mark Oct. 5 on their calendars and check back as additional offers are revealed.
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