Amazon Just Announced Its October Prime Day 2024 Details—Here's What to Know Before Creating Your Wish List

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Amazon just announced that its October Prime Day will be returning this year. On Oct. 8 and 9, the mega-retailer will go live with Prime Big Deal Days once again, offering shoppers a chance to save on hundreds of thousands of products for Halloween , holiday gifting , fall and winter apparel and footwear, and more.

Prime Big Deal Days has turned into an unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season over the years, giving Amazon Prime members a way to circumvent the chaos of Black Friday by shopping deals from the comfort of their homes.

Past Prime Big Deal Days have seen big savings on toys from Lego and Disney for the kids, as well as great deals on gifts for men and women across nearly all categories. It's also a great time to stock up on seasonal apparel and gear, as brands like Columbia , DeWalt , and even Asics typically showcase steep savings on everything from warm jackets to power tools and even popular running shoes.

Amazon has already turned the savings on for select Blink cameras , Fire TVs , and Amazon Echos by as much as 55% off their normal price tags, and more deals are being added every day until the event goes live. To make the most of Prime Big Deal Days 2024, here's what you need to know before preparing your wishlist.

When Is Amazon's October Prime Day?

On Oct. 8 and 9 at 12:01 a.m. PDT, Amazon will go live with Prime Big Deal Days .

Do You Need a Prime Membership for October Prime Day?

Yes—like July's Amazon Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days requires a Prime membership to take advantage of the deals.

How Much Is an Amazon Prime Membership?

Amazon Prime memberships are currently available for $14 per month or a discounted annual rate of $139. Amazon also offers discounted memberships for students and young adults ages 18-24 for $7.49 per month.

What Are the Best Deals to Watch During Prime Big Deal Days?

Hundreds of thousands of deals will go live on Oct. 8, but the brands and products to watch depend on who is on your holiday shopping list.

If you're looking for great gifts for kids, Lego and Disney are consistently among Amazon's bestsellers for toys . This sale is a great time to stock up on Amazon's gifts for men , whether it's something practical like hand warmers or a jacket or something adventurous like a GoPro camera . The best deals on gifts for women during the sale typically include cute and cozy socks and skincare , but also fun gifts like wireless headphones .