The Macy’s Friends & Family Sale isn’t a super regular sale, but when it does pop up you can expect to save an extra 30% on clothing, home decor, and more (and get 10% - 25% off other departments like beauty and mattresses). Unlike the Macy’s One Day Sale (which happens almost every month), you’ll need a promo code to get the discounts.
The Macy’s Friends & Family sale happens at least three times a year, and sometimes you’ll see an extra holiday edition too (after Black Friday). We’re expecting the next Friends & Family Sale in April.
Here’s what to expect from the sale so you’re ready the next time it pops up.
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The Macy’s Friends & Family Sale is a triannual weeklong sale that offers up to 30% off with a coupon code.
The length of the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale differs. Sometimes, it’s about a week. But we’ve seen times when it’s been almost two weeks.
During the sale, you’ll find a promo code on Macy’s website that gets you 30% off a wide range of items (clothing, home decor, kitchen, bags, and shoes). For more specialized categories (like cosmetics, jewelry, and mattresses), you'll get a lower discount with the code (usually 10% - 25% off).
How many times a year does Macy's have Friends & Family?
Macy’s Friends & Family Sale happens three to four times a year. It usually happens in the spring, in the summer, and in the fall. In some years, we've seen a last-minute holiday edition in late December. In general, if the Macy’s One Day sale is not taking place in a given month, you’ll see the Friends & Family Sale instead.
KCL predicts the next Macy’s Friends & Family Sale will begin April 26.
Based on previous years’ dates, we expect to see the Friend & Family sale return on April 26 (which is when the spring edition of the sale started last year).
How do we make our prediction?
Macy’s Friends & Family Sale usually happens in the spring, summer, and fall. In 2024, the spring edition began in late April. With the next Macy's One Day Sale expected in May, it’s looking like April is a likely candidate for the next Friends & Family sale again this year.
Previous Macy’s Friends & Family Sale Dates:
Dec. 5 - 12, 2024
Oct. 28 - Nov. 4, 2024
June 7 - 10, 2024
April 26 - May 6, 2024
Look for bonus items to stack with the Friends & Family promo code.
Macy’s frequently offers bonus items during its Friends & Family Sale. You can think of them as discounted gifts-with-purchase offers. As you shop items in the sale, Macy’s might offer you another related item at a discount. And yes, they stack with the Friends & Family promo code.
For example, during a past sale, we saw a 2-pack of Natica pillows (a $50 value) for $12.99 when you added a king-sized duvet cover to your cart. To get these offers, check the “Related Offers” section of your cart at checkout to see what you’re eligible for.
Because only one promo code can be used per transaction, adding on a discounted bonus item is the only way to stack offers during the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale.
Rewards members may get Star Reward bonuses during the sale.
If there's a Star Rewards bonus during the Friends & Family sale, that bonus is usually $10 in Star Money (1,000 bonus points) for every $100 spent. Normally, you get just 1 Star Point per dollar spent. To get this bonus (if it's available during the sale), you’ll need to be in the Macy’s Star Rewards program, which you can join for free.
The Friends & Family promo codes have some restrictions, and some brands are excluded.
Only one coupon code can be used per transaction at Macy's. Plus, not all brands Macy’s sells are eligible for the Friends & Family promo code. In fact, a lot of designer brands are excluded. You can see a full list of excluded brands here (the list includes Tory Burch, Le Creuset, iRobot, The North Face, and more).
All items eligible for the sale will be clearly labeled (usually with the word “FRIEND”).
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