Flipkart Upcoming Sales 2026: Big Bang Diwali Sale Expected From 28 October, Black Friday and Year-End to Follow

Flipkart's big October sale, Big Billion Days, is over, but the festive season is not. A Dussehra sale is on right now, and the Big Bang Diwali Sale is expected to follow within days. Here is what we know about Flipkart's upcoming sales, and what is still a guess. Flipkart has not published a full calendar for the rest of 2026, so most of the dates below come from reports and past years.

Flipkart sales at a glance

The first two rows have already happened or are happening. The rest are expected dates, so check the Flipkart app for an official announcement before you plan a purchase.

Big Shopping Utsav: live until 27 October

The Dussehra sale, called Big Shopping Utsav, started on 20 October and runs until 27 October at 11:59 PM. During the sale, HDFC credit cards get a 10% instant discount, but only core HDFC cards qualify. On mobile phones, the reported savings are Rs 1,750 off for EMI payments and Rs 1,250 off for non-EMI payments, on orders above Rs 4,990.

Big Bang Diwali Sale: what to expect

Most reports say the Diwali sale starts on 28 October at 12 AM and runs until around 8 November, which is Diwali day. One report gives a different start, 30 October, with early access for members from 29 October. Because the reports disagree and Flipkart has not confirmed the dates on its own pages as far as we could see, treat 28 to 30 October as the expected start.

The only bank offer we have seen reported is a 10% instant discount on SBI credit cards. Last time, in Big Billion Days, banks such as Axis and ICICI offered discounts of up to Rs 17,250, so expect more banks to join once Flipkart announces the sale.

Black Friday and year-end sales

Black Friday falls on 27 November this year, and Flipkart usually runs a sale around it. Reports expect it to start around 23 to 25 November. After that, Flipkart typically holds a year-end sale in late December. Last year it ran its Buy Buy sale in early December, an end-of-season sale in mid-December and a year-end sale from 24 December. Flipkart has not announced any 2026 dates for these.

How to plan your purchases

• Buying a phone now: if you are happy with the price, the Dussehra sale ends on 27 October. If you can wait a few days, the Diwali sale usually brings the same or better bank offers, but prices are not guaranteed to drop further.
• Bank card matters: check which card gets the discount. The offers so far are HDFC credit cards in the Dussehra sale and SBI credit cards for Diwali.
• Early access: Flipkart usually gives members early access a day before a sale. Check your membership in the app.
• Compare before you pay: Amazon and the brands' own stores often run matching sales, so check the price on more than one site.

We will update this article when Flipkart announces its Diwali, Black Friday and year-end dates.