December 2026 Buying Guide

Should You Buy Fashion in December?

December Rating:4/5 - Good

December Verdict

December is a good time to buy fashion. Holiday promotions and after-Christmas clearance begins late month

Rating4/5

Typical Savings30-50% off

Best MonthJanuary

Month-by-Month Price Calendar

When prices are lowest throughout the year

Best Great OK Wait

Jan

Best

40-70% off

Post-holiday clearance on winter clothing; deepest markdowns of the year

Feb

20-40% off

Presidents Day sales; winter clearance continues but selection thins

Mar

Wait

10-25% off

New spring arrivals at full price; limited deals

Apr

Wait

10-20% off

Spring inventory at full price; occasional Easter promotions

May

25-40% off

Memorial Day sales; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access for cardholders

Jun

20-30% off

Mid-season markdowns begin; early summer sales

Jul

Best

50-70% off

End-of-summer clearance begins; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale; July 4th deals

Aug

Great

50-70% off

Summer clearance deepens; back-to-school sitewide promotions

Sep

Wait

10-20% off

New fall arrivals at full price; Labor Day brings modest deals

Oct

Wait

10-20% off

Fall inventory at full price; limited promotions

Nov

Best

30-60% off

Black Friday and Cyber Monday; sitewide sales on current-season styles

Dec

Great

30-50% off

Holiday promotions and after-Christmas clearance begins late month

Jan

Best

40-70% offPost-holiday clearance on winter clothing; deepest markdowns of the yearBest

Feb

20-40% offPresidents Day sales; winter clearance continues but selection thins

Mar

Wait

10-25% offNew spring arrivals at full price; limited deals

Apr

Wait

10-20% offSpring inventory at full price; occasional Easter promotions

May

25-40% offMemorial Day sales; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access for cardholders

Jun

20-30% offMid-season markdowns begin; early summer sales

Jul

Best

50-70% offEnd-of-summer clearance begins; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale; July 4th deals

Aug

Great

50-70% offSummer clearance deepens; back-to-school sitewide promotions

Sep

Wait

10-20% offNew fall arrivals at full price; Labor Day brings modest deals

Oct

Wait

10-20% offFall inventory at full price; limited promotions

Nov

Best

30-60% offBlack Friday and Cyber Monday; sitewide sales on current-season styles

Dec

Great

30-50% offHoliday promotions and after-Christmas clearance begins late month

Best Great OK Wait

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Better Months to Buy Fashion

If you can wait, these months typically offer better deals on fashion:

January5/5

Save 40-70% off

July5/5

Save 50-70% off

November5/5

Save 30-60% off

December is rated better than 7 other months for buying fashion. This is one of the best times to buy.

Shopping Events in December

Holiday Gift Guide

December 1 - 24

257 days away

Christmas Deals

December 20 - 25

276 days away

After-Christmas Sales

December 26 - 31

282 days away

Frequently Asked Questions

Is December a good time to buy fashion?

Yes, December is rated 4/5 for buying fashion. Holiday promotions and after-Christmas clearance begins late month

What is the best month to buy fashion?

The best month to buy fashion is January, when you can typically save 40-70% off.

How much can I save on fashion in December?

In December, you can typically save 30-50% off on fashion. This is one of the better months for deals.

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Last updated: March 2026All Buying Guides