River Island Sale Dates (2025) | Year-Round Sales Calendar

River Island runs four major sales annually: Spring Sale in April, Summer Sale in July (the biggest one), Black Friday in November, and Boxing Day in December. They also have mid-season sales in July and October offering up to 50% off selected lines.

Plus, there are monthly payday promotions with 15% off when you spend £65 or more using code PD15. Bank holiday weekends throughout the year also feature special promotional events.

Yes! Students get 10% off all full-price items by verifying their status through UNiDAYS or Student Beans. Once verified, you'll receive a unique discount code to use at checkout on the website or in stores.

Yes, sale items can be returned within 28 days of delivery or purchase. Items must be clean, unworn, and with tags still attached. You'll be refunded at the discounted price you paid with a valid receipt.

Online returns cost £2 (deducted from your refund), but returning to any UK or Republic of Ireland store is free and gets you a faster refund. International returns are processed through the return portal with applicable charges.

Discounts vary by sale event. The Summer Sale offers up to 60% off and is the biggest sale of the year. Black Friday and Boxing Day sales feature 20-50% off across all categories. Mid-season sales in July and October offer up to 50% off selected items.

Spring Sale and bank holiday sales typically offer discounts on seasonal essentials including dresses, tops, jackets, jeans, and shoes. Keep an eye out for clearance sections with up to 60% off throughout the year.

Free standard delivery is available when you spend over £50 (or £65 on full-price items). Below this threshold, standard delivery costs £4 and arrives within 5 working days.

Free Click & Collect to your local River Island store is available on full-price orders over £20 (otherwise £1). The delivery takes 3-5 working days, and items are held in store for 14 days.

Sign up for the River Island newsletter to get 10% off your first order when you spend over £50. You'll also receive early access to sales, exclusive promotional codes, first looks at new collections, and invitations to store events throughout the year.

No, you can only use one promotion code per order. Discount codes can't be stacked or combined with other promotions. Student discounts also can't be combined with other offers, sale items, or gift cards.

If you have multiple codes, choose the one that gives you the best savings. Promotion codes are entered at checkout in the “have a promotion code?” section.

River Island offers an RI Members Club where members receive exclusive offers, early access to sales, invitations to special store events, and rewards throughout the year. It's free to join when you create an account.

Members who opt in to marketing communications also receive personalized promotions like 15% off codes when spending minimum amounts. Check your email regularly for member-exclusive deals.

TakeBack is a sustainable fashion initiative where you can return 3-10kg of old clothing (any brand) to River Island in exchange for a £5 gift voucher. The voucher is valid for one month on purchases over £40.

Simply use the online tool to register your items, reuse a bag or box you already have, and drop them off at your local store or send them back. Your old clothes get a second life while you get savings on new items.

Black Friday happens on the fourth Friday of November each year. River Island's Black Friday sale typically offers 20-50% off across all categories including women's, men's, kids' clothing, shoes, and accessories.

The sale often starts earlier in the week leading up to Black Friday and continues through Cyber Monday with online-exclusive deals. It's one of the best times to shop for party wear, coats, jackets, and winter essentials at discounted prices.