OK – early holiday shoppers – October is your month for savings. This week is stock full of sales at all our favorite big brand stores. Wayfair has extended their Way Day sale event through Wednesday, October 9. Target Circle Week began Sunday, October 6. We’ve got Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days sale beginning October 8, and Walmart’s Holiday Deals event begins today, Tuesday, October 8 as well.

We’ve got an exclusive tip about Walmart’s savings event though – Walmart+ members get early access to the sale.

Walmart has something for everyone on your holiday list. Toys, beauty products, tech, furniture and more. The retail giant kicked off their 2024 Holiday Deals Event Tuesday, October 8, giving shoppers plenty of opportunities to score the best deals.

When does Walmart’s Holiday Deals event begin?

Walmart’s Holiday Deals event will run from Tuesday, October 8 – Sunday, October 13. But Walmart+ members will get access to the sale first, followed by all other online shoppers beginning at noon.

What are the best luggage deals?

Artificial Christmas trees are marked down during the sale, including holiday decor. Planning to travel for the holidays? Save 70% on select luggage and luggage sets. Check out some of our top picks from the sale:

How much does Walmart+ cost?

For those who haven’t joined Walmart+ yet, now is the perfect time to sign up. The retail giant is offering a 30-day free trial, so you can join today and be ready to shop all the exclusive deals during  their Holiday Deals event.

An annual membership fee is just $98, or $49 for qualifying government assistance recipients. This will give members access to incredible savings and a whole new way to shop. You can also pay the monthly fee at $12.95.

• Try Walmart+ today with a free, 30-day trial

What does a Walmart+ membership include?

A Walmart+ membership is designed for frequent Walmart shoppers, and there are tons of ways to save. The service offers subscribers in-store and online benefits like unlimited free delivery and fuel discounts from participating gas stations. Members also get early access to Walmart deals – like the Walmart Deals Event – and during major retail holidays like Black Friday and Walmart+ Week and Walmart’s Holiday Deals Event.

More perks include free access to Paramount+ and six free months of SiriusXM. The retail giant frequently adds new perks to keep membership enticing for new and current members.

Ashley Dill covers the online shopping industry, writing about commerce. She can be reached at adill@pennlive.com.