UNIQLO Sale Dates (2025) | Year-Round Sales Calendar

UNIQLO's biggest sale events happen during New Year in Japan (early January with discounts on Heattech, cashmere and Ultra Light Down) and late November (Thank You Festival in Asia, Black Friday/Cyber Monday globally).

Throughout the year, UNIQLO runs weekly “Limited Offers” that typically refresh every Friday, plus ongoing markdowns that update on Tuesdays. Select markets also host mid-year appreciation festivals in May or June.

Limited Offers are temporary promotions (usually $10 off) that last about one week and appear on Fridays. These offers disappear when the promotion ends, and prices return to normal.

Markdowns are permanent price reductions on items being cleared out, typically updated on Tuesdays. These prices only go down further over time and represent end-of-season clearance. You'll find markdowns in the “Sale” section online and on red-signed endcaps in stores.

Yes, most sale items can be returned within 30 days as long as they're new, unused, unwashed, and have all tags attached. The only exception is items specifically marked “Final Sale,” which cannot be returned or exchanged.

Return policies vary slightly by country. In the US, you can return items to any store location. Some regions require online purchases to be returned via mail or to the original purchase location depending on your payment method.

The Thank You Festival (called Kanshasai in Japan and Arigato Festival in some markets) is UNIQLO's customer appreciation event running about 7 days in late November. It features special prices, gifts with purchase, and exclusive deals.

In Japan and many Asian countries, this runs around November 21-27. In the US and Canada, it overlaps with Black Friday as the “Thank You Event” from November 20-27, followed by Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales through early December.

Yes, UNIQLO offers free standard shipping when your order reaches a minimum amount. In the US, free shipping applies to orders of $99 or more; orders under $99 have a $7.99 shipping fee.

Other countries have different thresholds. In-store pickup and “Pick Up Today” options are always free regardless of order amount in regions where available.

The deepest discounts happen during Japan's New Year First Sale (early January) and the late November Black Friday/Thank You Festival period. For specific items, the best time is late in the season when clearance markdowns hit their lowest.

If you're shopping for basics and core items, wait a few weeks after launch—UNIQLO rotates sales frequently, and popular items often appear in Limited Offers within 1-2 months. Avoid buying full price unless it's a new collaboration or limited-edition piece that might sell out.

Yes, sale items are the exact same quality as full-price merchandise. UNIQLO discounts items to clear out past-season colors, patterns, or styles—not because of quality issues. The construction, fabric, and durability remain identical.

The only exception is items specifically labeled as having defects (usually only found in-store and marked “Final Sale”). Standard markdown and Limited Offer items are simply overstocked or transitioning out for new seasonal collections.

No, UNIQLO does not offer price adjustments in most markets. If you buy an item and it goes on sale later, you won't receive a refund for the difference.

Your only option is to return the item at full price (within the 30-day return window) and repurchase it at the sale price.

Limited Offers change weekly, typically refreshing every Friday with new discounted items. Markdowns update on Tuesdays, when new clearance items are added and existing sale prices may drop further.

Major sales like the Thank You Festival, Black Friday, and New Year events last about one week. If you see something you want during a Limited Offer, buy it quickly—popular sizes and colors often sell out within days.

Focus on UNIQLO's signature technical pieces like Heattech (thermal base layers), Ultra Light Down jackets, Airism (cooling underwear), and cashmere sweaters. These items deliver the best value and quality, especially when discounted 30-50% during major sales.

Basics like supima cotton t-shirts, stretch jeans, and flannel shirts are also great buys on sale. Avoid waiting for discounts on new collaborations with designers like JW Anderson or KAWS—these limited collections usually sell out at full price and rarely make it to clearance.