AI-assisted summary Amazon Prime Day 2025 will run for four days, from July 8th to July 11th.

Discounted Prime memberships are available for young adults and government assistance recipients.

USA TODAY Shopping is highlighting Prime Day deals across various categories.

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the news and have been anxiously prepping for Amazon Prime Day—beginning at 12 AM PT/3 AM ET on Tuesday, July 8, and running through Friday, July 11. The team here at USA TODAY Shopping is ecstatic, and we’re all geared up and ready to bring you all the best Amazon Prime Day deals happening during this 96-hour shopping extravaganza!

With the long 4th of July holiday weekend ahead, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and, more importantly, put together your Amazon wishlist of all the items you plan to purchase during the Prime Day shopping event.

The most important thing to know about the Prime Day sale is that it is a Prime-exclusive event. So, to help you prepare for the insane deals coming our way, we’ve put together everything you need to know, including how to sign up for a Prime membership, check if you’re eligible for a discounted membership and of course, shop a few already-live Prime deals!

Shopping tips: How to prepare for the 2025 Amazon Prime Day sale

Prime Day is Amazon’s annual members-only shopping event. It offers limited-time deals, lightning deals and exclusive discounts on products across nearly every category. Unlike past Prime Day sales, this is the first year the event has been extended from two days to four days (Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11).

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Yes, in order to get access to the best Prime Day deals, you’ll want to sign up for an Amazon Prime membership. New members can try one week of Amazon Prime benefits for just $1.99. After that, Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year.

The Prime Day sale features Prime-exclusive discounts, meaning you need to be a member in order to take advantage of the savings.

Amazon Prime membership Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year. Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year. Join Amazon Prime

Signing up for an Amazon Prime membership could cost you less than you expect if you qualify for one of these discounts:

Amazon Prime for Young Adults (previously Prime for Students): This new membership is focused on perks for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. Eligible young adults can get a six-month Amazon Prime membership at zero cost and pay a discounted fee of $7.49 per month or $69 annually after that. This is a 50% discount compared to the full price of Amazon Prime.

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Amazon Prime for Young Adults Get six months of Amazon Prime at zero cost, then pay only $7.49 per month with this discounted rate for young adults. Get six months of Amazon Prime at zero cost, then pay only $7.49 per month with this discounted rate for young adults. Join Prime for Young Adults

Prime Access for government assistance recipients: If you receive SNAP, EBT, Medicaid or other qualifying government aid, you can save with a discounted Prime Access membership. Prime Access costs $3.50 per month for the first three months for qualifying EBT and Medicaid recipients, and $6.99 per month after that.

Prime Access Get a 30-day free trial, then pay $3.50 for three months and $6.99 per month after that with this discounted Amazon Prime membership for those who receive government benefits. Get a 30-day free trial, then pay $3.50 for three months and $6.99 per month after that with this discounted Amazon Prime membership for those who receive government benefits. Join Prime Access

Finding all the best early Prime Day deals can feel like a scavenger hunt, and knowing whether you’re truly getting the best price on an item can feel daunting.

Thankfully, we’ve been scoping the virtual aisles of Amazon’s early Prime Day deals and have posted many great deals across all categories based on price, popularity and more factors. Be sure to check them all out below and grab the deals before they’re gone.

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