Sale CalendarSaturday 15 August 2026

Mother’s Day (Australia)Date confirmed

267DAYS AWAY Sunday 9 May 2027
Second Sunday of May

The other gifting spike. Small appliances, coffee machines and “treat” tech run promos through the fortnight before.

Being straight with you: Like Father’s Day: the buying window is the two weeks prior, not the day.
WHAT MOVES

Categories worth watching

No rushAugust

Small kitchen appliances

Typical pricing this month — buy if you need it, no premium to avoid.

⏳ Afterpay Day is expected in 5 days — worth holding out.
See what you should pay →
No rushAugust

Coffee machines

Typical pricing this month — buy if you need it, no premium to avoid.

⏳ Afterpay Day is expected in 5 days — worth holding out.
See what you should pay →
Good timeAugust

Headphones & earbuds

Afterpay Day (late Aug) usually includes major audio brands.

⏳ Afterpay Day is expected in 5 days — worth holding out.
See what you should pay →
BEFORE THE EVENT

Know the fair price first

The single best preparation for any sale event is knowing what a good price looks like before the banners go up. A “40% off” sticker on an inflated anchor price is worse value than a quiet 15% off an honest one.

Family air fryer

GREAT FAIR HIGH $130 $230 What you should pay (AUD)
Reviewed 15 Aug 2026See the band →

Home espresso machine

GREAT FAIR HIGH $400 $900 What you should pay (AUD)
Reviewed 15 Aug 2026See the band →

Wireless earbuds

GREAT FAIR HIGH $120 $300 What you should pay (AUD)
Reviewed 15 Aug 2026See the band →

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