Amazon Prime Day is October 7-8: Everything you need to know about October Prime Day

Holiday shopping season is here, and Amazon's October Prime Day event (formally called Prime Big Deal Days) is one of the first early holiday savings events, and it's just days away. The retailer confirmed in September that the sale will return this year on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and Wednesday, Oct. 8. That's almost here. 

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Amazon says Prime shoppers can expect savings across various categories, including beauty, electronics, seasonal essentials, must-have gifts, toys, and more. Customers should see savings on brands like Samsung, LG, Sonos, and Dyson. 

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ZDNET will monitor for all-time low prices and significant price drops on categories our editors test and love. That's why we've compiled everything we know about the event on this page, including deals on ...