Icebreaker's current and upcoming main offers in 2026. Dates and deals may change – check the official site at icebreaker.com for the latest updates.

Icebreaker Merino Sale Calendar 2026

Quick Monthly Sales Summary

For quick reference, here is the simplified version of the calendar below:

New Year TreatsJanuary 15–18
Ongoing Outlet ClearanceAll Month
Sale Markdown EventFebruary 27 – March 1
Outlet Clearance ContinuesAll Month
Web Specials CollectionOngoing
No Confirmed May EventAll Month
No Confirmed June EventAll Month
No Confirmed July EventAll Month
No Confirmed August EventAll Month
End of Season SaleEnds ~September 14
Outlet Clearance ContinuesAll Month
Black Friday WeekNov 22 – Dec 2 (UK/EU) / Nov 27 (NZ)
Cyber MondayEarly December
Boxing Day SaleDecember 26 Onward
Year-End ClearanceThrough December 31
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January

New Year Treats
January 15–18
AU and NZ ran a New Year event from January 15 to 18, 2026. NZ gave a free gift on orders over NZ$150.
NZ OriginAU
Ongoing Outlet Clearance
All Month
Past-season merino stays discounted on the official outlet and sale pages year-round.
Global
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February

Sale Markdown Event
February 27 – March 1
The US store cut sale tops, midlayers, and bottoms by 50% from Feb 27 to Mar 1, 2026. The discount applied at checkout automatically.
US
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March

Outlet Clearance Continues
All Month
Discontinued colors and prior-season styles stay marked down on the official outlet pages.
USUK/EU
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April

Web Specials Collection
Ongoing
The EU store keeps a dedicated Web Specials page for last season's styles. AU runs a matching outlet collection.
UK/EUAU
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May

No Confirmed May Event
All Month
No dated May promotion is confirmed. Check the live sale page for current markdowns.
Global
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June

No Confirmed June Event
All Month
No dated June promotion is confirmed. The official sale section still runs live markdowns.
Global
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July

No Confirmed July Event
All Month
No dated July promotion is confirmed. Outlet pages keep discounting select styles.
Global
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August

No Confirmed August Event
All Month
No dated August promotion is confirmed. Watch the official sale page for fresh markdowns.
Global
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September

End of Season Sale
Ends ~September 14
NZ's official store ran up to 50% off select styles, ending September 14. AU runs its own seasonal clearance on a separate schedule.
NZ OriginAU
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October

Outlet Clearance Continues
All Month
No dated October event is confirmed. Discounted past-season styles stay live on outlet pages.
Global
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November

Black Friday Week
Nov 22 – Dec 2 (UK/EU) / Nov 27 (NZ)
UK/EU's Black Friday Week ran Nov 22 to Dec 2, 2024, at 15–50% off. NZ ran its own Black Friday on Nov 27, 2025.
UK/EUNZ Origin
Cyber Monday
Early December
NZ's 2025 Cyber Monday landed Dec 1, with offers between 20% and 50% off select styles.
Global
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December

Boxing Day Sale
December 26 Onward
AU and NZ run official Boxing Day collections with cuts up to 50%. Canada has shown a similar markdown, but full terms aren't confirmed.
AUNZ OriginCA*
Year-End Clearance
Through December 31
Outlet and sale pages keep running through year-end for last-minute markdowns.
Global

Reference Guide

Promotion Types
Winter Events
Major Campaign Drops
Spring Promos
Summer Rotations
Fall/Regional Clears
Seasonal Clearance
Holiday/Boxing Day
Market Availability
Global: Live on official sale/outlet pages
US: United States store
NZ: Brand's home market
AU: Australian store
UK/EU: European stores
CA*: Seen, not fully confirmed
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Icebreaker Deals & Sales FAQ

1

When does Icebreaker run its deepest sales?

Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday bring the strongest cuts. UK and EU terms show 15% to 50% off select styles, while NZ's Cyber Monday has offered 20% to 50% off. Boxing Day in Australia and New Zealand also runs up to 50% off, and NZ's end-of-season sale has hit the same mark.

2

Does Icebreaker have a permanent clearance section?

Yes. Regional sites keep running sections labeled Sale, Outlet, or Web Specials. These pages hold discounted past-season base layers, tops, and accessories year-round.

3

Can you get a price adjustment if an item drops in price later?

No. Official promo terms from NZ's end-of-season sale and AU's Cyber Monday event both state clearly: no price adjustments for orders placed before the promotion started. Buy before a sale launches, and you keep the price you paid.

4

Does Icebreaker's warranty cover clothing bought during a sale?

Icebreaker replaces garments within 1 year of purchase (12 months in AU/NZ) if faulty fabric, stitching, or manufacturing is confirmed. European shoppers get the statutory 2-year fault guarantee under local law. The published policy doesn't list sale purchases as an exception.

Tip: Save your order confirmation. You'll need proof of purchase from an authorized seller to file a claim.
5

Is shipping free on discounted merino gear?

Depends on your region. The US site gives free ground shipping on every order, no minimum spend needed. Australia and NZ require a $99 cart total, and the UK sets its threshold at £40.

6

Can international shoppers order sale items from the US site?

Not directly. The US store can't ship to PO boxes, APO/FPO addresses, or anywhere outside the US. Shoppers in Australia, Canada, NZ, the UK, or most of Europe need to switch to their own regional Icebreaker site using the location picker instead.

7

Which authorized retailers run discounts on Icebreaker gear?

REI and Backcountry both carry Icebreaker in the US and run their own seasonal markdowns. Amazon lists Icebreaker gear too. In Australia, Paddy Pallin regularly discounts Icebreaker stock. Prices and timing differ by retailer.

8

Does Icebreaker offer discounts for outdoor industry workers?

Yes. Icebreaker runs a Pro Deal program on its US site for verified industry professionals like guides, ski patrol, and outdoor educators. Approved members get discounted pricing plus a flat $10 shipping rate on orders, and most applications get a decision within 24 hours.

9

Which products see the biggest sale discounts?

End-of-season markdowns hit hardest, with confirmed cuts up to 50% off on tops, midlayers, and bottoms during major sale windows. Base layers and thermal leggings are common categories included in these events.

10

Do Icebreaker's physical stores offer the same deals as online?

Not exactly. Icebreaker runs two separate store types: Retail Stores, which stock current-season gear at full or lightly discounted prices, and dedicated Outlet stores in places like Woodburn, Oregon, and Vancouver, which carry past-season stock at deeper clearance prices.