When Does Target Mark Down Unsold Outdoor Patio Furniture?

As self-declared savvy shoppers, we've adored shopping at Target for decades. It's our happy place where a quick Target run turns into a personal mission to avoid buying just one more throw pillow or taking a casual stroll down the dollar section. There's something about Target that keeps all of us coming back, like their super affordable prices and predictable sales. 

While there's outdoor furniture you can buy from the thrift store, if you've been eyeing a new patio set, outdoor sectional, or Adirondack chair set, finding out when Target marks down its unsold outdoor patio furniture can save you hundreds of dollars. It usually debuts its newest patio collections in early spring, when many people start thinking about life outdoors. This is also when you'll likely pay the most for outdoor furniture. If you want to score the best deal without paying more than you have to, you should think about patio furniture much sooner than that. 

Although some consider August the best month to buy summer must-haves like outdoor furniture, Target gets a head start on its markdowns as early as July. That means you have oodles of summertime weather left over to enjoy your patio furniture. So, if Target is your happy place too, and you're willing to take a chance on limited stock, midsummer can be one of the best times to buy patio furniture at Target.

Target has lots of outdoor gear we can't wait to get our hands on, like its wishing well planter for displaying flowers. But when it comes to patio furniture, picking the best time to buy it depends on whether selection or the lowest possible price matters most. If you want specific colors, matching collections, or the trendiest styles, look as soon as the newest Target patio furniture line drops at the beginning of spring. If you want the best mix of selection and lower prices, wait for the first round of discounts in May, usually around Memorial Day. These markdowns are typically smaller and don't apply to all outdoor furniture, but you'll have more inventory options on sale.

For bargain hunters who thrive on deals, July is the sweet spot for Target's patio furniture sale as they make way for back-to-school essentials. Outdoor dining sets, egg chairs, hammocks, and wicker tables that didn't sell during the peak season frequently receive price cuts of up to 70%. Although the selection could be limited, you'll still have plenty of pieces to pick from for a fraction of the price. The outdoor patio furniture sale typically runs for a couple of weeks, but you should shop as early as possible to load up on everything you've waited for. 

Of course, there are other stores to check out, like Costco, where markdowns on unsold outdoor patio furniture can also be worth the wait for the best deals of the season.