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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024: Everything To Know About This Year’s Event

In case you haven’t heard, the dates for the 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale have already been announced. Select Nordstrom cardholders will gain access to the sale as early as July 9, and the event officially opens to the public on July 15. From there, all shoppers will have until August 4 to shop hundreds of deals across fashion, beauty and home.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the department store’s biggest savings event of the year, and typically brings about rare deals on brands like Birkenstock, Dagne Dover and Barefoot Dreams. Below, we’ve outlined everything you need to know about the summer event—including how to get early access to this year’s deals.

What Is The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a multiweek savings event that features thousands of deals across all of the department store’s product categories. As we mentioned above, it’s the retailer’s biggest sale of the year—and one that you should definitely mark your calendar for.

When Is The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024?

This year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will open to Icons (Nordstrom cardholders who’ve spent $15,000 or more at the store in the past year) on July 9, while Ambassadors (cardholders who’ve spent $5,000 or more in the past year) get access July 10 and Influencers (cardholders who’ve spent $500 or more) get access July 11. The sale will open to the general public on July 15 and remain live through August 4.

If you’re not a cardholder, consider signing up soon so you can reach at least Influencer status by July. That way, you’ll have a chance to shop during the early access period and be less likely to contend with low stock on some of the best offers.

How Long Is The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

The total length of the Anniversary Sale depends on your cardholder status. Icons have almost an entire month to shop the event, while Ambassadors and Influencers get just over three weeks. If you’re not a cardholder, you’ll still have over two weeks to take advantage of the discounts.

How Often Does The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Happen?

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale only happens once a year. That said, the store hosts a few smaller savings events, like its Half-Yearly Sale and Black Friday Sale, so there are some other opportunities to save.

What Is The Difference Between The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale And The Anniversary Sale?

The Anniversary Sale takes place once a year, generally over the summer, and is known for steep price cuts across all categories—including fall and winter styles for the upcoming months. Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is a smaller bi-annual event that also features deals across all categories. It usually happens once in the fall and once in the spring. There are good deals to be found throughout both, but the Anniversary Sale typically includes steeper discounts on more coveted items.

Do Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Items Sell Out?

Yes, items usually sell out during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Sometimes the most enticing deals have even been known to sell out during the early access period. If you want to ensure that you don’t miss out on the really good offers, we recommend shopping as soon as the event opens up for your tier.

Can You Return Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Items?

Yes, Nordstrom offers free returns and shipping on purchases made during its Anniversary Sale (and throughout the year). Keep in mind that there are some exceptions, so you may want to read through its return policy before making any major purchases just to be safe.