Updated Oct. 5, 2026, 8:05 p.m. ET

Amazon's biggest sale before Black Friday starts Oct. 6. Here's what to buy

LIVE UPDATES: We'll refresh this story throughout Prime Big Deal Days as deals go live, prices drop and inventory begins selling out.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially kicks off Oct. 6, and if past Amazon events are any indication, some of the best discounts of the season won't last long.

Shoppers can already find early deals on popular brands including Shark, Ninja, Yankee Candle and more, with even bigger price drops expected once the sale begins. Whether you're getting a head start on holiday shopping, replacing a worn-out appliance or finally upgrading your tech, now is the time to start building your cart.

To help you avoid digging through thousands of markdowns, I've rounded up the deals that stand out most. These are the products I recommend buying ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

5 live Amazon Prime Big Deals with the lowest prices of the year

Don't have time to browse thousands of deals? Start with these editor-approved picks.

Prime Big Deal Days deals worth shopping first

Shark StainForce Cordless Stain, Odor & Urine Remover Tackle tough pet accidents and everyday spills with this cordless cleaner that helps lift stains, eliminate odors and refresh carpets, upholstery, stairs and other hard-to-clean surfaces. Tackle tough pet accidents and everyday spills with this cordless cleaner that helps lift stains, eliminate odors and refresh carpets, upholstery, stairs and other hard-to-clean surfaces. Save 35% at Amazon

Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented Candle, 22-Ounce Large Jar Bring cozy fall vibes home with this bestselling pumpkin-scented candle featuring warm seasonal notes, long burn times, and a comforting fragrance that's perfect for autumn gatherings. Bring cozy fall vibes home with this bestselling pumpkin-scented candle featuring warm seasonal notes, long burn times, and a comforting fragrance that's perfect for autumn gatherings. Save 19% at Amazon

Yoovl Cordless Leaf Blower with 2 Batteries and Charger Make yard cleanup easier with this lightweight cordless leaf blower that comes with two rechargeable batteries, giving you extended runtime for clearing leaves, debris and grass clippings. Make yard cleanup easier with this lightweight cordless leaf blower that comes with two rechargeable batteries, giving you extended runtime for clearing leaves, debris and grass clippings. Save 30% at Amazon

Arlo Wireless Floodlight Security Camera 2K HDR - 1-Cam Keep an eye on your property day or night with this wireless security camera that combines bright floodlights, sharp 2K HDR video, motion alerts and convenient smart-home integration. Keep an eye on your property day or night with this wireless security camera that combines bright floodlights, sharp 2K HDR video, motion alerts and convenient smart-home integration. Save 58% at Amazon

Jackery HomePower 3000 Generator and Solar Panels Prepare for outages and off-grid adventures with this high-capacity power station that delivers reliable backup energy, multiple charging options, and solar-powered convenience for home or travel. Prepare for outages and off-grid adventures with this high-capacity power station that delivers reliable backup energy, multiple charging options, and solar-powered convenience for home or travel. Save 16% at Amazon

Redtiger 4K Starvis 2 Dashcam Front Rear Capture every drive in crisp detail with this front-and-rear dash cam featuring a Sony Starvis 2 sensor, sharp 4K recording, enhanced night vision and continuous video protection for added peace of mind. Capture every drive in crisp detail with this front-and-rear dash cam featuring a Sony Starvis 2 sensor, sharp 4K recording, enhanced night vision and continuous video protection for added peace of mind. Save 18% at Amazon

Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer, 3 Styling Tools Dry and style your hair faster with this lightweight hair dryer that includes three versatile attachments designed to smooth, volumize and shape hair while minimizing heat damage. Dry and style your hair faster with this lightweight hair dryer that includes three versatile attachments designed to smooth, volumize and shape hair while minimizing heat damage. Save 44% at Amazon

Bissell Crosswave Turbo Vacuum Mop All in One Wet and Dry Vac Combo Cut cleaning time in half with this multitasking floor cleaner that vacuums and washes simultaneously, making it easy to tackle hard floors, area rugs, pet hair and everyday messes. Cut cleaning time in half with this multitasking floor cleaner that vacuums and washes simultaneously, making it easy to tackle hard floors, area rugs, pet hair and everyday messes. Save 35% at Amazon

Bedsure PureWoven 4-Piece Cooling Bamboo Sheet Set for Hot Sleepers Sleep cooler for less with Bedsure's bamboo sheet set. These silky-soft, breathable sheets are designed for hot sleepers, sensitive skin and hotel-like comfort. Save 30% during Amazon's Prime Day sale. Sleep cooler for less with Bedsure's bamboo sheet set. These silky-soft, breathable sheets are designed for hot sleepers, sensitive skin and hotel-like comfort. Save 30% during Amazon's Prime Day sale. Save 30% at Amazon

Ninja French Door Premier Air Fry Oven with Cutting Board This extra-large countertop oven air fries, roasts, bakes, broils and more while its convenient French-door design and included cutting board help streamline meal prep for busy households. This extra-large countertop oven air fries, roasts, bakes, broils and more while its convenient French-door design and included cutting board help streamline meal prep for busy households. Save 33% at Amazon

Nuwave 12-Piece Healthy Duralon Blue Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set Refresh your kitchen with this versatile cookware set featuring durable ceramic nonstick surfaces, even heat distribution and stylish blue finishes designed to handle everything from weeknight dinners to entertaining. Refresh your kitchen with this versatile cookware set featuring durable ceramic nonstick surfaces, even heat distribution and stylish blue finishes designed to handle everything from weeknight dinners to entertaining. Save 26% at Amazon

Do you need a Prime membership to shop Prime Big Deal Days?

Most Prime Big Deal Days offers are reserved for Amazon Prime members. If you're not already a member, you may want to sign up before the event begins to access the full selection of deals.

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When is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026?

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days begins Oct. 6 and runs for 48 hours, ending on Oct. 7. The sale is expected to feature discounts across tech, home, kitchen, beauty, fashion and holiday gifting categories.

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