The Very Best 4th of July Deals, Including Summer Discounts You Won’t See Anywhere Else

Money Deals and sales The Very Best 4th of July Deals, Including Summer Discounts You Won’t See Anywhere Else Updated July 3, 2026 3+ Deals NYT Wirecutter By Kaitlin Mahar Kaitlin Mahar is a writer covering deals and sales. She strives to help readers make savvy purchases and steer them away from buyer’s remorse. FYI Check out our Deals page for more discounts on our favorite Wirecutter picks. June 2026 The sun’s out, your fan’s on high, and you’ve got a new favorite pair of sunglasses. You’re dining al fresco, cheering on your favorite sports teams, and so much more. There’s a lot to fill your days. Plenty of Fourth of July sales are underway, too. Deals on big-ticket items like mattresses , furniture, and appliances are here as expected, but we’re also seeing markdowns on products that can help you beat the heat over the sweltering dog days ahead. That includes airy clothes and linens, gobs of sunscreen, outdoor gear and travel favorites, and even sales on school supplies . When you’re not basking safely in the sun at the beach, grilling up tasty barbecue, or enjoying some necessary R&R, check out these expert-vetted deals, all of which are worth a look. The best deals Our favorite summer deals Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter A stellar ice cream maker with no pre-freezing required Whynter ICM-201SB This self-cooling machine churned out ice cream that many of our testers found to be just the right texture — light, creamy, and stretchy. Buying options: DEAL, original price $335 , sale price $260 from Amazon , opens in a new tab You save $75 (22%) DEAL, original price $335 , sale price $260 from The Home Depot , opens in a new tab You save $75 (22%) $260 from Walmart , opens in a new tab Read more: The Best Ice Cream Maker An aesthetically pleasing hard-sided carry-on Monos Carry-On Plus A nearly identical substitute for our top pick from Away, this carry-on has concealed stitching where the YKK zipper meets its polycarbonate frame. Unlike the Away, this one has a lif