Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days set to return this October

My oh my, it’s almost fall: Starbucks officially rolled out its signature pumpkin spice drinks today, and Amazon has just confirmed its next Prime members-only event for the year. That’s right, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days — unofficially known as October Prime Day — is happening again this October, according to a Thursday release. 

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The company has announced no definitive days or times yet, but Amazon shared that customers can expect early access to holiday deals across popular categories and top brands. Prime Big Deal Days will take place in 19 countries, a few less than the 24 included during July’s Prime Day event. 

Amazon says that the company hit its fastest Prime delivery speeds ever so far this year during its July Prime Day sale, stating that more than 5 billion items arrived on the same or next day globally. Amazon also said that last year, customers saved almost $24 billion from deals and coupons alone, and that Prime members reaped the vast majority of those savings. 

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Along with the savings and fast free shipping, Amazon also highlighted added Prime benefits like Amazon Fresh, Amazon Music, Amazon Gaming, Prime Video, and more. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming Prime Big Deal Days event, we’ll keep you posted as things change. 

Where will Prime Big Deal Days take place?

Prime Big Deal Days will take place in 19 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and the United States. This is a few countries less than the total number included in July Prime Day, which was 24 countries. 

How much is an Amazon Prime membership? 

Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $139, saving you a few dollars. 

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All college students and those aged 18-24 are eligible for a discount and can pay $7.49 per month or $69 per year. In addition, those with qualified government assistance (which may include select seniors) can receive a Prime membership for just $6.99 after their free trial.

How do I join Amazon Prime? 

Join Amazon Prime or start your free trial here: https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime

How do I score the best deals during October Prime Day 2024?

Throughout the October sale, we’ll be extensively updating ZDNET.com live with all the best deals on products we’ve tested and would recommend. We’ll also curate, share, and update hand-picked lists of top deals in several product categories, including laptops, security cameras, tablets, Amazon devices, and more. 

Amazon also offers Lightning Deals during its sale events, which are time- and inventory-sensitive. Look for the “Lightning Deals” tag on any products you want to purchase — if you see it, you may want to check it out — and fast. 

Are there Prime Big Deal Days deals available already? 

No, there are currently no official Prime Big Deal Days deals available, nor has Amazon announced what any specific deals will be. However, the e-commerce site regularly offers products at a discount all year round. Plus, be on the lookout for upcoming Labor Day sales from the site, too. Be sure to keep up with ZDNET.com, where we share deals every day of the week across major retailers. We also keep you posted when coveted products hit great prices. 

Also: The best Amazon deals right now

When will Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals be live? 

This year, Black Friday will be on November 29, 2024. That means Cyber Monday will fall on December 2, 2024, and the days in between the two will be considered “Cyber Week.” That’s when you can expect to see some major holiday sales and discounts, and as always, ZDNET will deliver extensive coverage of the top deals across the shopping extravaganza at multiple retailers.