Prime is savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership. And with Amazon’s annual Prime Day event, Prime members have access to amazing deals on products from top brands and small business sellers across categories—from fashion and electronics to toys and home. Here's everything you need to know about one of Amazon's biggest deal events of the year.
What is Prime Day?
Prime Day is Amazon's deal event exclusively for Prime members, featuring deep discounts across a range of categories including electronics, home, beauty, fashion, and more.
Last year was the biggest ever Prime Day, with independent sellers – most of which are small and medium-sized businesses – selling more than 200 million items to shoppers during the event.
When is Prime Day 2025?
Prime Day 2025 will take place in July. Stay tuned for the announcement of exact dates closer to the time.
Do you need to be a Prime member to shop the Prime Day sale?
Yes, you must be a Prime member in order to take advantage of all the savings on Prime Day. As part of your membership, you will be able to get your shopping done for summer and beyond whilst enjoying fast, free delivery with Prime.
Find out how to sign up for a Prime membership here.
How can I prepare to find the best deals on Prime Day?
If you haven't already, be sure to join Prime to participate. Remember, being a Prime member is the only way you’ll be able to access deals and savings on Prime Day.
To make sure you don’t miss out on a Prime Day deal, try creating a Wish List and setting up deal notifications for price drops that are tailored to you through the Amazon Shopping app.
Which countries participate in Prime Day?
Prime Day 2025 will return to the following countries this year: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the U.S., and the UK. For the first time, Prime members in Ireland can shop Prime Day deals on amazon.ie
What is Prime?
More than 200 million paid Prime members around the world enjoy access to Amazon’s enormous selection, exceptional value, and fast delivery. In 2024, Prime members in the UK on average saved nearly £200 on fast unlimited delivery – more than two times an annual membership fee—while enjoying other benefits including access to Amazon Music, free Deliveroo Plus Silver, and much more.
In the UK, anyone can join Prime for £8.99 per month or £95 per year, while students and young adults aged 18 to 22 can get 50% off Prime in the UK, with a 6-month trial at no cost and £4.49 per month / £47.49 per year thereafter, plus exclusive benefits.
Why did Prime Day start?
Prime Day was created as a way to celebrate Prime members. The first Prime Day event came to life on Amazon’s 20th birthday on July 15, 2015.
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