Disclaimer: These dates are predictions based on past Dollar General clearance patterns—not official announcements. Timing can vary by region and shift a week (or more). Please don’t take off work, skip school, or—bless your heart—cancel your wedding over a maybe-sale. Always verify in the DG app, store signage, and my latest updates before you go.
Based on patterns from 2017–2025
Dollar General clearance weekends are the best time to stock up on household essentials, seasonal décor, and everyday must-haves for less. While DG doesn’t announce far in advance, the historical cadence is remarkably consistent—so we can make smart predictions for 2026.
If you’re new to DG clearance, don’t miss our step-by-step guide: Dollar General Clearance Events: Everything You Need to Know (how to scan, stack coupons, and time your trip).
📅 2026 Predicted Clearance Schedule
Winter / Early Core & Seasonal
- Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026 — follows the late-Feb/early-March trend
Spring Core & Seasonal
- May 15 – May 21, 2026 — typically a mid-May week-long event
Summer Core & Seasonal
- June 12 – June 18, 2026 — second week of June is very consistent
Late Summer Core & Seasonal
- July 31 – Aug 2, 2026 — first weekend of August
- Aug 28 – Aug 31, 2026 — Labor Day weekend clearance
Fall / Seasonal
- Sept 18 – Sept 20, 2026 — seasonal-only fall clearance
- Oct 2 – Oct 8, 2026 — early-October week-long clearance
- Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026 — a shorter October weekend event
Holiday / Core
- Nov 13 – Nov 19, 2026 — mid-November Core event before holiday resets
📊 Why These Dates Make Sense
- Late Feb / Early Mar: Consistent every year from 2020–2025.
- Mid-May: Big, multi-day clearance reliably lands mid-May.
- Mid-June: Historically the second week.
- Early August: First weekend is a lock; another round lands Labor Day.
- Mid-September: Seasonal-only aligns with back-to-school/fall resets.
- October: Usually 2–3 events (one week-long + one short).
- November: Long Core event in mid-November ahead of Black Friday.
⚠️ Note: DG can shift by a week due to inventory or resets. Always verify in the DG app, store signage, and Crazy For Couponing updates before you roll out.
🛒 New? Start Here
- Scan everything with the DG app to confirm clearance pricing at your selected store.
- Clip DG digital coupons and watch for $5/$25 Saturdays.
- Stack savings (clearance markdowns + store promos; manufacturer coupons where permitted).
- Shop early for best selection—Day 1 morning is prime.
Need the full playbook? Read the guide: Dollar General Clearance Events: Everything You Need to Know.
Quick Look Back (2017–2025)
DG’s calendar shows repeating beats: late Feb/early Mar kickoff, mid-May and mid-June events, dual August rounds (incl. Labor Day), a mid-Sept seasonal clearance, multiple October events, and a mid-November Core clearance—year after year.
Here is your PREDICTED 2026 Dollar General Clearance Event Dates
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026
May 15 – May 21, 2026
June 12 – June 18, 2026
July 31 – Aug 2, 2026
Aug 28 – Aug 31, 2026
Sept 18 – Sept 20, 2026
Oct 2 – Oct 8, 2026
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
Nov 13 – Nov 19, 2026

 
				 
				 
															




