Now that August is here, back-to-school shopping is probably top of mind for you and your family. Whether your child is starting kindergartenOpens a new window or entering their final year of high school, chances are they need some supplies to get through the year — if not at least a new back-to-school outfit or two. 

Fortunately, there are plenty of back-to-school sales that help you save on the essentials and beyond. With so many retailers offering deals on pens, paper and kids' backpacksOpens a new window though, it can be hard to know which deals are truly the best. 

To help you maximize your savings, I put in the work to curate a list of the best back-to-school sales across brands and retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target and more. Prepare for the school year with deals on the best laptopsOpens a new window and headphones, fall clothes and shoes, and all the school supplies your child needs to succeed.

After loading up your cart with clothes and school supplies, don't forget to grab a first day of school signOpens a new window too.

Best back-to-school sales 2024

Apple back-to-school deals

Best Pick

Apple AirPods, 2nd Generation 31% off

$89$129

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• Save $40 on Apple AirPods, 2nd GenerationOpens a new window
• Save $59 on Apple AirPods Pro, 2nd GenerationOpens a new window

• Save $130 on the Apple iPad, 9th GenerationOpens a new window

• Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 9Opens a new window

Back-to-school supplies deals

Best Pick

Pen+Gear School Glue Sticks, 2 ct. School supplies starting at 25 cents

$0.25

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• AmazonOpens a new window: Save up to 50% on school supplies with limited time deals from Amazon Basics, Mead, Paper Mate and more.

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• WalmartOpens a new window: Rollbacks on notebooksOpens a new window, colored pencilsOpens a new window, and foldersOpens a new window, as well as 25-cent glue sticksOpens a new window, $1 markersOpens a new window and more.
• TargetOpens a new window: School supplies from 15 cents, including foldersOpens a new window, glue and glue sticksOpens a new window, crayonsOpens a new window, pencilsOpens a new window and more.
• StaplesOpens a new window: 88% off spiral 1-subject notebooksOpens a new window, up to 61% off Elmer's productsOpens a new window, and foldersOpens a new window as low as 50 cents.
• OolyOpens a new window: up to 60% off select art supplies in the Warehouse SaleOpens a new window.
• Office DepotOpens a new window: Save up to 60% on bestselling school supplies from pens and pencilsOpens a new window to loose-leaf paperOpens a new window.  

Back-to-school backpacks and gear deals

Best Pick

Summit Ridge Kids' 17-Inch Backpack

$5

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• WalmartOpens a new window: Rollbacks and special pricing on kids’ backpacks, starting at $5Opens a new window.

• Disney StoreOpens a new window: up to 40% off back to school backpacks, lunch boxesOpens a new window and water bottlesOpens a new window through August 25.
• TargetOpens a new window: up to 40% off backpacks and lunch bagsOpens a new window — and starting at $5Opens a new window.
• Pottery Barn KidsOpens a new window: up to 50% off backpacks, lunch bagsOpens a new window and more.

• STATE BagsOpens a new window: up to 20% off select backpacks.

• Tubby ToddOpens a new window: Save $6 on The Backpack KitOpens a new window (2-pack hand sanitizer, all-over ointment, sunstick and 2-pack lip balm).

Back-to-school clothes and shoes deals

Best Pick

Old Navy Knee Length Twill Shorts for Boys 41% off

$10$17

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• Carter’sOpens a new window: up to 63% off new clothing arrivals for all agesOpens a new window and and Buy 1, Get 2 Free toddler jeansOpens a new window.
• OshKosh B'GoshOpens a new window: up to 59% off back-to-school clothingOpens a new window.
• Disney StoreOpens a new window: up to 40% off back-to-school tops, bottoms, shoes and moreOpens a new window through August 25.
• Gerber ChildrenswearOpens a new window: extra 20% off in-cart for baby and toddler clothesOpens a new window doorbuster deals.
• Old NavyOpens a new window: up to 65% off kids' clothes, including tees and leggings from $6Opens a new window and boys shorts from $10Opens a new window.
• TargetOpens a new window: up to 30% off kids' shoesOpens a new window.
• WalmartOpens a new window: Rollbacks and special prices on uniformsOpens a new window, athletic shortsOpens a new window, CrocsOpens a new window and more.
• PrimaryOpens a new window: 20% off 5+ items with code FALL24PASS (excludes clearance).
• AmazonOpens a new window: up to 60% off chino shortsOpens a new window, jeansOpens a new window and athletic skortsOpens a new window from The Children's Place, Levi's, Hanes and more.

Opens a new windowBack-to-school laptops and tech deals

Best Pick

Tile Mate Tracker, 3 Count 29% off

$50$70

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• Best Buy: Save up to $170 on select Lenovo laptops, Beats by Dre headphones, Samsung tablets and more.
• AppleOpens a new window: Save up to $130 on AirPods ProOpens a new window, iPadsOpens a new window, Apple Watch Series 9Opens a new window, and more.
• AmazonOpens a new window: Deals on phone chargers, calculatorsOpens a new window, laptops, Tile MatesOpens a new window and more.
• LenovoOpens a new window: Save up to 68% on select doorbusters, including tablets, laptopsOpens a new window, monitors and more.
• StaplesOpens a new window: Save up to 54% on monitors, laptopsOpens a new window, tech accessories and more.