Staples Sales Calendar: When to Shop to Save the Most

Staples is, well, a staple when it comes to shopping school supplies, office supplies, and tech. But timing your visit around key sales and weekly events can help you save a pretty penny on your order. The Groupon Coupons team has listed all the sales you should know about; we also have our very own collection of Staples coupons you can bookmark to stay up-to-date with all the offers. Read on for more savings tips.

Staples Weekly Ad

You don’t have to wait for a big holiday to get a Staples coupon. The Staples Weekly Ad offers deals on everything from office furniture to the latest tech tools. New sales pop up every Sunday and only last a week so you better act fast!

Markdown Sunday at Staples

Speaking of the Staples weekly ad, since the upcoming week will bring new inventory, you’ll want to shop on Sundays to ensure everything you need is in stock. The sale prices are extremely popular with customers and tend to fly off the shelf, so shopping earlier is better.

Staples Back-to-School Sale (August 2025)

The school year might be in full swing, but it’s never too early to start planning for Staples Back-to-School Sale. That’s when you can find many school supplies priced under $1. In prior years, Staples has offered 70-sheet college ruled notebooks for $0.25, an 8-pack of #2 pencils for $0.50 each, and Crayola markers for $0.97 each.

Staples Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale (November 2025)

The best time to shop for big-ticket items at Staples is hands-down Black Friday (in-store) or Cyber Monday (online). Deals for 2025 have not been released yet, but in prior years Staples offered $40 off Apple Airpods, $100 off Bose Bluetooth headphones, up to $280 off HP laptops, and HP Inkjet printers starting at $229. You can expect similar (if not better) deals in 2025.

Staples Printing Coupons

Staples usually always has discounts on their printing services. At the time of this article’s publication, they were offering 20% off $75+ orders of signs, banners, or posters, and 30% off custom holiday cards and invitations. Plus, all Print & Marketing services orders over $49.99 ship free!

Staples Weekly Coupons

Check out Staples’ own coupons page to get savings on items and services such as ink and toner, Norton software, UPS express shipping services, marketing services, and holiday cards.

Check out our Staples Printing Service & Cost Guide for more savings tips.

Staples Free Shipping Offers

There are a few ways to score free shipping at Staples.

Spend $35 or more and automatically get free next-day delivery.
Sign up for Staples Rewards and get free shipping with every order.
Check out Staples weekly coupons for deals on UPS Express Shipping.

Staples In-Store Price Matching

Staples price matches everything they sell in-store. If you find a lower price on an identical item from another retailer, show Staples the lower price when you check out and they’ll match it. Also, if you purchase an item at Staples and see that it’s listed lower either in-store or online within 14 days, Staples will refund the difference.

Staples Savings on Business Cards

Creating your own custom business cards at Staples is easy and affordable, with prices starting at $14.99 for 250 cards. Staples also offers same-day print options for when you need things in a hurry, or free shipping when you spend $49.99 or more.