Where some have been enjoying the summer of sport with a glass of Pimm’s in hand, there are the more fervent shoppers among us who have been typing ‘when is Prime Day?’ into Google since the beginning of June.
We now finally know the answer, and Amazon has confirmed that this year’s huge two-day sales event will take place on Tuesday 16 July to Wednesday 17 July 2024 – just a few days from now. That means, if you’ve been patiently waiting to buy an air-fryer, coffee machine, or charcoal barbecue until you spot a good deal, you shouldn’t have to wait for too much longer.
Of course, with every sales event like Prime Day or Black Friday there are hundreds of tempting offers to sift through, and separating the too-good-to-be-true discounts from the genuinely good deals isn’t always easy. Plus, there’s every chance the product you have your eye on is a dud, which means you might end up losing out and wasting your money.
That’s where our team of experts at Good Food comes in. We’ve been busy doing all the hard work for you in the run-up to Prime Day 2024 and tracking prices on a range of kitchenware products, so we know what an authentic deal looks like.
We also only ever feature products that have been tested and rated by our reviews team, so you can rest assured that any product we list in our guides has our stamp of approval. Between us we’ve tested hundreds of appliances and pieces of cookware over the last five years, from air-fryers to frying pans and pizza ovens (read more about how Good Food tests products).
Our team is now pretty well versed in navigating sales events like this, too, and in our experience Prime Day grows bigger every year. In fact, in 2023 we saw Amazon have its single largest sales day in the company’s history, with Prime members worldwide saving over $2.5 billion (approximately £1.9 billion). Just remember that, to make the most of the savings on offer, you’ll need to have a Prime membership – you can sign up for a free 30-day trial and cancel any time.
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- What is Amazon Prime Day?
- When is the next Amazon Prime Day?
- What time does the Prime Day 2024 sale start?
- How long does the Prime Day 2024 sale last?
- How does Amazon Prime Day work?
- Do any other UK retailers price-match or have sales live?
- How often is Amazon Prime Day?
- Advice on what to buy during Prime Day
- How to prepare to get genuine deals
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is an annual two-day shopping event that gives Prime members access to thousands of deals across a range of products. That includes appliances like air-fryers and coffee machines, cookware such as frying pans and knife sets, health supplements like collagen and protein powders, and outdoor kit like pizza ovens and barbecues.
Outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Prime Day has become one of the biggest sales events of the year, with Prime members purchasing more than 375 million items worldwide over Prime Day 2023.
It’s not just Amazon that you can find discounts with either. Many retailers like Lakeland, John Lewis & Partners, Our Place, Robert Dyas, Harts of Stur, and JosephJoseph have also launched their own deals this month.
When is the next Amazon Prime Day?
This year, Amazon Prime Day is taking place across Tuesday 16 July and Wednesday 17 July 2024 – that’s just a few days away.
Among the hundreds of products on sale, Amazon has said customers will also be able to get “personalised recommendations including ‘deals you might like’, ‘deals for you’, and ‘deals related to items you saved’, and discover even more selection with curated collections such as Everyday Essentials, Top Brands, and Trending Deals.”
What time does the Prime Day 2024 sale start?
Prime Day 2024 officially kicks off at midnight on Tuesday 16 July, but we’ve already seeing plenty of deals go live already – not just from Amazon, but other brands too. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to make the most of the offers throughout 16-17 July, so no need to set your alarm clock.
How long does the Prime Day 2024 sale last?
Despite what the name suggests, Amazon Prime Day is actually a two-day event, with the sale officially ending at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 July.
In previous years we’ve seen some offers on Amazon and other retailers continue beyond Prime Day, but it could still be worth snapping up any good deals you see before the sale ends. We’ll also flag whether we’re expecting to see any further price drops on certain products, so you know the best time to buy.
How does Amazon Prime Day work?
To be able to participate in Prime Day and make the most of the deals, you’ll need to sign up for a Prime membership for £8.99 per month or £95 per year. The good news is, if you don’t want to commit to subscribing long term, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial and cancel at any time.
Once you’ve started your free trial, you’ll be eligible to buy the items on offer for a discounted price, as well as other Prime membership benefits. Don’t worry if you haven’t signed up before the sales event kicks off – you can do so at any time throughout Prime Day.
Amazon has now also launched a half-price Prime membership for younger customers aged 18 to 22. Those eligible can sign up for £4.49 a month or £47.49 a year, and get access to other perks like discounted cinema tickets, 5 per cent off travel with National Express, and free delivery for HelloFresh recipe boxes. Find out more about the new 18-22 Prime membership deal from our friends at RadioTimes.com.
Do any other UK retailers price-match or have sales live?
Amazon may be at the centre of Prime Day, but it’s not the only brand offering deals throughout next week. We’ve also seen several other retailers launching their own sales across a range of products. Here’s a handful of those we’ve spotted so far, and don’t forget to check out our dedicated kitchen appliance deals pages for our pick of the best savings.
- Ninja – deals on top-rated air-fryers, pizza ovens, ice-cream makers and more
- Lakeland – save up to 60% in the summer sale
- Sage – offers across air-fryers, juicers, coffee machines and more
- Harts of Stur – summer sale now on
- JD Williams – discounts on kitchenware, including pans, cutlery, and glassware
- Robert Dyas – up to 20% off kitchen electricals, plus up to 50% off outdoor cookware
- John Lewis & Partners – up to 50% off home and tech, plus 40% off Le Creuset
- JosephJoseph – save up to 50% in the summer sale
- De’Longhi – summer savings on coffee machines, kettles, toasters and more
- Our Place – up to 33% off in the summer sale, including 19% off the Always Pan 2.0
- Stellar – up to 40% off site-wide, with deals on bakeware, cookware and knives
- Judge – save up to 60% on the entire product range
- Weber – receive up to £300 cashback on selected barbecues, plus 10% off BBQ covers
- Currys – save up to 30% off thousands of products
- Appliances Direct – up to 40% small appliances, plus 31% off air-fryers
- Very – up to 40% off site-wide, ends 18 July
- Argos – summer sale, with up to half price off thousands of products
- ProCook – up to 60% off kitchenware
- MyProtein – save 50% on bestselling whey protein powders and multivitamin tablets
- ProteinWorks – up to 80% off selected products
These retailers, including Amazon, will all be competing for your attention, so will be keeping an eye on other brands’ prices as well as their own. Currys, John Lewis & Partners and AO also offer price-match promises to compete with Amazon. When you’ve found a price you like the look of, keep an eye out for added extras like free delivery, too.
How often is Amazon Prime Day?
Prime Day is an annual event, and we tend to see it take place around June or July each year. This is because it originally started as a celebration of Amazon’s 20th birthday and 10 years since Prime launched. Now the company is in its 30th year, this will be the 10th Prime Day that’s taken place.
As well as Black Friday, there are other Amazon sales throughout the year, too, like the Spring Sale in March and Amazon’s Big Deals Days in October.
Advice on what to buy during Prime Day
Whether you’re looking to upgrade an existing bit of kit or want to invest in something new, there are plenty of opportunities to save on kitchen appliances and cookware throughout Prime Day. Here is a handful of some of the best deals we’ve spotted so far:
- Ninja AF400UK air-fryer |
£249.99£180 at Ninja (save £69.99 or 28%) - Always Pan 2.0 pan |
£105£85 at Our Place (save £30 or 19%) - Lakeland gas pizza oven |
£249.99£199.99 at Lakeland (save £50 or 20% with code PIZZA50) - Cuisinart Precision stand mixer | £315 £89 at Amazon (save £226 or 72%)
- Sage the Oracle Touch coffee machine |
£2,099.95£1,699.95 at Sage (save £400 or 19%) - Ninja Woodfire BBQ grill |
£399.99£245 at Amazon (save £154.99 or 39%) - MyProtein Impact chocolate brownie whey protein, 1kg |
£41.99£19.19 at MyProtein (save £22.80 or 54%) - De’Longhi KG79 burr coffee grinder |
£66.99£52 at De’Longhi (save £14.99 or 22%) - Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go barbecue |
£229.99 £148.16 at Amazon (save £81.83 or 36%)
Where possible, there are also ways to shop that are friendlier to the planet (and your wallet), like buying refurbished or secondhand. Refurbished appliances in particular are becoming a popular trend thanks to their cost-saving and sustainability benefits, and you can get up to half price off kitchen and home products on sites like eBay Refurbished.
How to prepare to get genuine deals during Prime Day
- Read reviews: when you spot a good-looking deal, it’s easy to be tempted – but there’s every chance the product you have your eye on might not be that great. Our team of reviews experts has tested 100s of kitchen gadgets, so really does know the best models around. Every review is impartial and offers up-to-date tips on the gadgets actually worth your money.
- When you see a price you’re happy with, buy it: many of the current kitchen appliance deals will only be available for a short period. Look for extra perks too, like free delivery.
- Set a budget and stick to it: sales like these are perfect opportunities to save money, so to make the most of those savings, set yourself a budget and try not to stray from it.
- Use tools to alert you to good deals: for example, you can see the price history of Amazon products on CamelCamelCamel.
- Shop with reputable retailers you trust: avoid unfamiliar sites or private sellers suggested to you through social media.
- Use a secure payment method when shopping online: watch out for quizzes that ask for personal details similar to security questions – these can be used to guess your passwords. We never add links to our deals pages unless we’re 100 per cent comfortable with the retailer. Read more in our guide on how to avoid online scams during Prime Day.
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