William Lipovsky
Short Answer — Dillard’s hosts a few sales throughout the year, as well as in-store promotional offerings like gifts with purchase. Aside from Black Friday and the New Year’s Day sale, most Dillard’s sales aren’t held on a strict schedule and vary by location or region.
When Does Dillard’s Have Sales?
Dillard’s holds sales about three to four times a year, and sale dates typically vary by store.[1]
The only companywide sale events guaranteed each year at all Dillard’s locations are the Black Friday sale and New Year’s Day sale.[1]
The New Year’s Day clearance sale at Dillard’s is its biggest sale of the year. Customers who have shopped the sale report lines forming outside the store as early as two hours before the doors open. Customers also report markdowns of an additional 50% at the sale.
The best ways to find out about sales at Dillard’s are to sign up for emails and follow the retailer on Facebook. You can also contact your local Dillard’s directly to ask about current or upcoming events.
Other Ways to Save at Dillard’s
Aside from sales events, Dillard’s frequently has special promotions at its stores.
The retailer holds handbag and watch trade-in events, during which you can donate a gently used item to charity and get a coupon for money off your next purchase at Dillard’s.[1]
Other store events include receiving a free gift with a cosmetic or fragrance purchase.[1] You can contact your local store for dates and details.
For online savings, you can shop the Dillard’s sale and clearance sections.
If you’re a frequent Dillard’s shopper, you can also earn rewards points and save on future purchases when you open a Dillard’s Credit Card. (Note that credit card purchases will accrue interest if you don’t pay them off in full within the billing period.)
