The Macy’s Friends & Family sale runs at least two times a year. The most recent sale ran from April 24 to May 4, 2025 offering an extra 30% (with promo code) off clothing, shoes, jewelry, home and luggage; 25% off select Michael Kors items; 15% off select cosmetics, fragrance and watches; and 10% off small appliances, rugs, furniture, mattresses, lighting and toys.
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At least two times every year (these days, even more often than that), we count on Macy’s Friends & Family Sale to deliver major markdowns for everyone in the family and for every inch of the home. Whether it’s fragrances, furniture, fashion, mattresses, kitchen appliances, bedding, beauty, bags, luggage, vacuums or a dozen more categories, we need only shop one store and one sale to score deep discounts.
The first sale for 2025 ran from April 24 to May 4. In 2024, the sale popped up from June 7 to 10 and from April 26 to May 5, 2024. In 2023, the winter edition ran Nov. 28 to Dec. 6. There was also a fall Friends & Family sale from Oct. 23 to 30, 2023. Before that, the summer sale ran June 6 to 13, 2023. We also saw it pop up April 24-30 in 2023. This sale also popped up a LOT in 2022. We saw it in April 2022, June 2022, October 2022, November 2022 and AGAIN in December 2022 (ended Dec. 7).
It’s Macy’s semi-regular sales event and (aside from Black Friday), the most anticipated sale it offers.
The Macy’s Friends & Family sale is beloved because it’s so wide-ranging. Marking down everything in the store up to 30% off, including major designers, sale merchandise and clearance items, definitely gets our attention. In addition to discounts, you’ll find other treasure, like free or discounted gifts with purchase!
And it’s so easy to shop the Macy’s Friends & Family sale. Every product in the sale is labeled with the discount you are eligible for, the promo code to use and anything else that’s stackable.
Here are some of our favorite finds from the most recent Macy’s Friends & Family sale:
Upgrade your kitchen essentials with The Cellar’s 11-piece cookware set, featuring everything you need for everyday cooking—plus a convenient silicone trivet to protect your countertops from heat. Crafted from gleaming stainless steel for even heat distribution, each piece is paired with a glass lid so you can easily keep an eye on your culinary creations.
With the discount and the Friends & Family promo code combined, you’ll save 30%, bringing the final price down to $97.96.
This classic bag from Michael Kor’s is a wardrobe classic this bag will never go out of style. Be sure to check out all the Michael Kors deals, we saw clearance bags 72% off!
With the discount and the Friends & Family promo code combined, you’ll save 25%, bringing the final price down to $268.50.
Loads of womens shoes are on sale during the Macy’s Friends & Family sale, including these embroidered sandals from Steve Madden. They’re both pretty and comfy, a nice addition to freshen up your wardrobe for the warmer months.
With the discount and the Friends & Family promo code combined, you’ll save 30%, bringing the final price down to $48.30.
The Macy’s Friends and Family Sale is a good time to stretch your budget to include high-end beauty products. Plus, while supplies last you can get a free 9-piece gift with any $85 Shiseido purchase!
With the discount and the Friends & Family promo code combined, you’ll save 15%, bringing the final price down to $82.45.
Bring the charm of a blooming garden to your bedroom with the Bouquet Embroidery comforter set from Charter Club, featuring delicate floral designs in soft, natural tones. Made from 100% cotton and exclusive to Macy’s, this medium-weight set includes a comforter and two matching shams for a fresh, elegant look. There are lots of choices from Charter Club, 60% off during this sale!
With the discount and the Friends & Family promo code combined, you’ll save 60%, bringing the final price down to $228.
Unlike Black Friday, we aren’t able to mark the calendar a year in advance with the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale dates because they aren’t carved in stone. What we can do is look back at past years to zero in on when the next Macy’s Friends & Family Sale will be and provide a guide for how you can always be in the know, never to miss out on a Macy’s Friends & Family Sale date.
In 2025, the Macy’s Friends & Family spring sale ran from April 24 to May 4. In 2024, the Macy’s Friends & Family sale popped up in the early summer (June 7 to 10) and spring (April 26 to May 5). In 2023, the fall sales ran Nov. 28 to Dec. 6 and Oct. 23 to 31, 2023. The summer Friends & Family sale ran June 6 to 13, 2023. The most recent spring Macy’s Friends & Family sale ran April 24-30, 2023. The holiday season 2022 Macy’s Friends & Family sale ran Nov. 29 to Dec. 7. The fall 2022 Macy’s Friends & Family sale ran Oct. 24-Oct. 31. The summer 2022 Macy’s Friends & Family sale ran June 7-13. Before that, the spring Macy’s Friends & Family Sale ran late-April until May 1, 2022. Macy’s Friends & Family Sale dates aren’t cast in concrete, however, they tend to follow a pretty clear pattern. Prior to last year, there were two Macy’s Friends & Family Sale dates per year — one in late spring/early summer and the other in December, before Christmas. The Macy’s Friends & Family Sale dates for 2021, however, included an extra sale in late October (and another right after Cyber Monday). The point is, it pays to watch for this sale to pop up when you least expect it!
Just as the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale dates vary, so does the duration. Typically lasting roughly a week, we have seen the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale last as few as six days and as many as 11.
Like most retailers, Macy’s offers a variety of sales throughout the year, including their Semi-Annual Sale, One-Day Sale, Black Friday Sale and sales in honor of major holidays.
So, what makes the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale special? Let us explain:
Although one of the best things about the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale is that it covers all departments, there are some specific categories that we pay particular attention to, for example:
During the spring/summer sale we get excited about discounts on these items:
During the December sale we look forward to scoring great deals in these categories:
In addition to these specific categories, Macy’s offers additional ways to save during the Friends & Family Sale event. Here are two examples:
Extra Bonus Points: Macy’s cardholders can earn extra bonus points during the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale.
Bonus Buy: Here’s an example of a Bonus Buy we’ve seen in the past. With any purchase of $25 or more, they gave you the opportunity to purchase a men’s chain bracelet, worth $175, for $24.99. Obviously they change this up, but we usually see at least one item greatly reduced with a minimum purchase of another item.
A sale as good as the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale is not something you want to hear about from your friends — after the fact. There was a long period of time when you could circle April on your calendar and feel pretty safe the Macy’s Friends & Family Sale date would land in there somewhere. But Macy’s has been shaking things up as of late. So in order to make sure you don’t miss out, we suggest the following ways for you to know when the next Macy’s Friends & Family Sale will be going down:
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