Happy New Year, savvy shoppers and deal stackers! As 2026 begins, it’s the perfect time to think about your budgeting and saving goals for the year. Be sure to add regular check-ins with RMN to your list! Our goal is to spend the year highlighting the best deals and stackable savings, so you never miss an opportunity to save.
Explore our interactive calendar above to kick off your savings! January is a prime time for clearance sales, driven by retailers adopting an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality. Plus, MLK Weekend is consistently a great opportunity to find significant markdowns, especially on big-ticket items. Be sure to check back throughout the month to catch all the sales you’re interested in. You can even add reminders directly to your personal calendar by clicking on your favorite deals! We’ve analyzed our internal discount data to provide you with the average expected discounts across popular categories this month, so you’ll easily recognize a true bargain. Keep reading for more details.
Top Sales to Shop in January
- RMN’s The Winter Edit: Shop our curated list of cozy winter essentials here.
- New Year’s Day Deals: Happy New Year! Shop deals from brands now offering start-of-the-year savings.
- adidas RMN Exclusive Savings: Use our exclusive code RMN15 at checkout to score savings on winter must-haves all month long.
- Ulta 2026 Love Your Skin Event: Start fresh this year with glowing, healthy skin. Don’t miss the Ulta Love Your Skin Event to save on skincare must-haves.
- Exclusive Expedia Savings: Use RMN’s exclusive code to get 8% off hotels at Expedia. This deal only runs from Jan. 1-4, so hurry!
- SharkNinja New Year’s Sale: Grab new kitchen gear for the new year! Get up to 40% off select products at SharkNinja from Dec. 29 to Jan. 5.
- Babbel New Year’s Sale: Learning a new language in 2026 is a no-brainer when you can get 65% off a Lifetime Access membership from Babbel. Shop by Jan. 15 to save!
- MLK Weekend Sales: Check out the best MLK Weekend sales so you don’t miss any must-shop events.
- RMN Cash Back Boost Event: Get up to 20% cash back from your favorite retailers and brands when you shop Jan. 29 to 31.
The 5 Smartest Things to Shop for in January
1. Personal Finance (Average Discount: 26% Off)
As they say, “the early bird gets the worm,” and the same is true when it comes to the tax season. January is a great month for finding personal finance discounts! Whether you’re aiming to get better organized or want to file before the Tax Day rush, we’ve rounded up brands that can help you save as you work towards your personal finance goals.
Take a look at these brands for your personal finance needs:
2. Computers & Electronics (Average Discount: 23% Off)
New tech tends to be a bigger ticket item, but there are some major markdowns after the holidays. Many retailers have extra electronics (especially computers) that didn’t sell during Black Friday or the holiday shopping season, which means a sweet deal for you. TVs are often marked down this month as well, allowing shoppers to upgrade before next month’s big game.
Look for deals on computers and select electronics from these trusty brands:
3. Winter Clothing (Average Discount: 19% Off)
The first week of January is when you’ll find the best clothing deals this month. Why? Many retailers will be running New Year’s clearance sales. If you miss out on these, don’t worry because the rest of the month will be filled with seasonal clearance sales as stores shift towards selling spring fashions. This is your chance to gather cold-weather gear that you can wear for the remaining winter weeks or tuck away until next year.
Find great winter clothing deals from these brands we adore:
4. Home Furnishings (Average Discount: 17% Off)
Traditionally, January has been the time for “White Sales” – the tradition of retailers marking down household linens like blankets, sheets, and towels early in the year. This month, you’ll find markdowns on these linens in a similar fashion, plus general savings on other home essentials, too, so take advantage.
Check out home furnishing deals from these retailers:
5. Health/Fitness Products (Average Discount: 16% Off)
January is one of the best times of the year to shop for health and fitness products. Health and fitness-related New Year’s resolutions are pretty popular and retailers know it, so they’re all competing for your business. If you have new wellness goals that require some investments in yourself, we’ve gathered brands that may help in your journey.
Shop these brands for health and fitness deals:
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