Amazon actually runs two big sale events for UK shoppers each year: Prime Day itself in June, and Prime Big Deal Days, which lands on 6–7 October 2026.
Both are packed with discounts across tech, beauty and home brands, and if you're signed up to Prime Student, you'll usually get early access too.
Here's how to get set up for free, plus the kinds of deals worth keeping an eye on.
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Get Amazon Prime free as a student
If you're not already signed up, students can get Amazon Prime free for 6 months through Student Beans, then 50% off the regular price after that, making it just £4.49 a month. It's well worth doing before a sale event lands, since Prime members typically get early or exclusive access to the best deals. Not sure how to set it up? Follow our easy how-to guide to signing up to Prime Student.
Brands to look out for on Prime Big Deal Days
Big Deal Days typically brings strong discounts across a wide mix of brands, including:
CeraVe
Samsung
Logitech
ghd
Puma
SteelSeries
Elgato
Philips
De'Longhi
La Roche- Posay
Shark
Bosch
Braun
Oral-B
Phlur
Princess Polly
Ready, set, Prime time
You won't want to miss this year's savings. Get your free student prime account today. For more ideas on what's actually worth buying with your Prime membership year-round, check out our favourite Amazon Prime must-haves for students, or browse the Student Beans Amazon storefront for deals curated for uni life.
If you're also stocking up for Black Friday and Christmas, it's worth reading our guide to what to expect from the Amazon Black Friday sale too, and keep an eye on the latest Amazon student discounts in the run-up to both events.
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- Sign up for a Student Beans account or log in to start saving on the biggest and best brands.
- Download the Student Beans app to unlock exclusive app-only discounts.
