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Looking for the latest Big Lots Coupon? You will want to check here. You can find information on the Big Lots Friends & Family Event as well. Start saving now.
Big Lots: 20% Off Friends & Family Event
Saving money at Big Lots can be a cinch.
Did you know that Big Lots specializes in all sorts of close-out deals? Yes, they do, giving you more bang for your shopping buck.
You will be happy to know that the Big Lots Friends & Family Event typically is offered four times a year. Big Lots promotion usually occurs in the months of January, April, July & October.
Big Lots will offer a 20% off coupon (Coupon can be viewed and printed once Big Lots formally announces) as part of their friends and family event during that time.
I LOVE this sale! Big Lots do not take coupons, but this coupon is good on anything (Including furniture, grocery items and so much more).
We will keep our eyes open for the next sale coming in January. This is just as exciting as the Old Navy Flip Flop Sale.
Want even more savings? Check out our Coupon Resource Page for more ways to find amazing savings.
Currently, BIG Lots is not offering any current coupons.
You can search for deals here.
2023 Big Lots Friends & Family Sale Update
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Big Lots has temporarily stopped the Friends & Family sale. However, they have been offering more frequent 20% off coupons that can be used in-store for an extended period of time. Each coupon that has been issued is good for one week.
Coupons are sent via email. Keep your eyes peeled.
I will be updating this post once each coupon sale has been confirmed.
Using Big Lots Friends & Family Coupon Online
If you don’t want to shop in-store, you can still take advantage of their 20% off discount. Simply click here to shop at Big Lots online. Once you reach checkout, enter your promo code listed on the coupon for your savings.
Looks like the online offer does not restrict Clearance items, so check out this section for seasonal clearance, toys, housewares, and more.
Sign Up Now to be a Reward Member – More Savings
This is a great coupon to print and use for additional savings at Big Lots. Please make sure you are a reward member to use.
If you aren’t a member already, you can sign up here!! Print yours now!
This coupon is valid on everything in the store. This includes furniture, seasonal items, clearance items, and mattresses. What a Great Deal!
A $5 Welcome Gift & Reward Member Perks
At Big Lots they mean Big Savings. After you sign up to become a Rewards member, you will receive an email containing a $5 off coupon. Earning more as a reward member perks.
- For every three orders, get a $5 Big Lots coupon
- Get a $50 bonus when you purchase an indoor or outdoor piece of furniture
- 20% off during Friends and Family VIP shopping days
- A birthday surprise
- More Big Lots coupons more frequently
Other Current Big Lots Coupons
- You can find more Big Lots Coupons, HERE!
When available, this friends & family coupon can only be used at Big Lots. Sale dates are open to reward members and non-members on specified dates,
Interesting News About Big Lots
With over 1,400 stores in 47 states, Big Lots is one of America’s largest discount retailers of brand-name foods, home furnishings and accessories, furniture, seasonal merchandise, toys, electronics, gifts, and hundreds of everyday items.
Did you know that Big Lots and their Foundation, have been able to donate $50 Million dollars to construct American’s Largest behavioral health treatment and research center just for children and adolescents?
Just an incredible cause for an increasing need.
This facility will include 48 inpatient beds, a crisis evaluation center with observation beds, a crisis stabilization unit, and outpatient programs.
Looking to learn more about couponing? Head on over here where I provide many informative resources to help you get started. Couponing can save you thousands of dollars a year.
Dallas Slade says
When will be the next family and friends day?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Dallas, As stated in the post – Big Lots promotion usually occurs in the months of January, April, July & October. So very soon 🙂
Christiane Engler says
Next friends sand family
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Not until July
Sara Croom says
When would the next Family & Friends Day be in October? It’s not stated anywhere.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Sara, They actually did it late September this year. Typically it is the very first week in October.
Janie M King says
when in October is the next friends and family day
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Janie, The confirmed date just occurred at the end of September. They pushed it out earlier than normal and allowed us a week to use the coupon. I am sorry you missed this event
Lisa Booth says
does the family and friends 20% off also work with the other 25% off going on now with outdoor gazebos??
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI Lisa, Great Question!!!
According to the fine print on the coupon, it states “May not be used in combination with any other offer, coupon, discount or associate discounts, but maybe
combinedwithRewards.Valueisforfeitedifitem is returned.”
There is no mention of this coupon being used in conjunction with a current sale. My thought is that you could absolutely use it, but to be on the safe side. I would just call your local store and ask.
stacie says
do you know if you can use the coupon on a phone or does it have to be printed?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Great Question. In the fine print of the coupon, it states in order to redeem discount the coupon must be printed.
RWP says
I always take a picture on my phone and use that. As long as it can be scanned, it works.
Sammy says
I was waiting for another Friends and Family Sale and even called the store at Arapahoe Crossing the end of June to find out the dates only to be told they did not have a date yet. I was never notified of the July sale and very disappointed to have missed this sale as needed a lot of items. You are either sending a lot of emails to me or none at all. What gives?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Sammy,
I am sorry that you missed the date. You will need to contact Big Lots directly to inform them that you missed out on the emails. You see, I am a frugal living deal blogger and just report when I see great deals.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI Sammy, Don’t want you to miss out, but the sale begins this weekend from 1/19 to 1/20! See this post for details & print your coupon soon
Melissa says
Oh bummer, I was hoping they would have their 20% off in October like the post states but it looks like they had their sale in September instead.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
They surprised us a week early this year. It is typically the first week of October. I almost missed it myself.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI Melissa, Don’t want you to miss out, but the sale begins this weekend from 1/19 to 1/20! See this post for details & print your coupon soon
Amy ward says
When is the next friends and family sale?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
They have not released that information as of yet, but I have a feeling it will be very soon.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI Amy, Don’t want you to miss out, but the sale begins this weekend from 1/19 to 1/20! See this post for details & print your coupon soon
C. Risley says
When is the next Customer Appreciation day
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi There. They haven’t released the next friends & family sale information. I image it is coming very soon
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI, Don’t want you to miss out, but the sale begins this weekend from 1/19 to 1/20! See this post for details & print your coupon soon
Yvonne Lesko says
Why hasn’t Big Lot been sending regular coupons to my e-mail like before. I’m a frequent shopper. And a lot of your stores have closed, so I have to travel further to shop at them. The closest is in Elgin, Illinois.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Yvonne, I don’t work for Bog Lots and I am an savings blogger. But I have been receiving emails with all kinds of current deals. During Covid they were sending out 20% off coupons frequently to help reduce crowds within their stores. They have moved back to their “normal” scheduling of friends and family coupon. Which does happen only 4 times a year.
Lavarne Williams says
When is the next friends and family event for 2019?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Lavarne,
That information has not been released. I was thinking that it was honestly going to be this week. But it doesn’t look like it.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI Lavarne, Don’t want you to miss out, but the sale begins this weekend from 1/19 to 1/20! See this post for details & print your coupon soon
Stephanie McKinley says
Do you know when the next one will be?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
They haven’t released that info yet. But very soon!
Stephanie McKinley says
When day does it usually happen in April
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
It fluctuates each year. It could happen at any point. I am sorry that is most likely not the answer you wanted to hear. But Big Lots keeps us on our toes
Patty says
My store says it is this coming weekend April 6th
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Thank you Patty!
JulieW says
My experience is the cashiers will tell you which dates, if you ask them! She told me it’s the First weekend in April (2019)
Amy says
Could you please email when the next Friends and Family sale is at Big Lots.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Amy, I can not do that. But Big Lots can. They do notify their reward members a few days before the next event happens. I do not work for Bog Lots I am a frugal living deal blogger.
Linda says
When is the 20% family friend Sale lat Niles Ohio at the big lot July 2019
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Linda, It has been just confirmed for July 13 & 14th
Tessa says
How do I print the coupon that has the part the cashier can scan?
I just newly signed up as a rewards member 7/6/19 and the newest family and friends deal is this weekend 7/13/19-7/14/19. I have yet to receive and email with a coupon so I was going to print this coupon…
When I click the black and red photo coupon on the page there is no “bar code” part.. also there is no fine print either that I would need to see.
Thanks in advance!
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Tessa,
Big Lots has yet to release that coupon for us to print. When they make the formal announcement you will be able to print and the link will redirect to that coupon. You should get an email very soon. Have a great time shopping this upcoming weekend at Big Lots.
Joe Almond says
Would like to have a customer appreciation card to take advantage of your sales.
Costella says
I am a reward member but I have never been been notified of the dates of the family and friends 20 percent off .
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Costella,
The email informing everyone of this sale typically happens about 4-5 days before the actual event. If you are not receiving emails from Big Lots you will need to reach out to them directly.
Robin says
Costella, the next Friends & Family sale starts this Friday. Sept. 27-28 (for reward members) & Sept. 29, 2019 for all customers. Hope this helps you!
Nina says
Any idea if the January sale is coming soon? Just signed up for rewards today.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
I will be confirming soon. Please come back and recheck the post later one 😉
Laura Rantala says
Are you sure about the January 18 & 19th? 🙂 Just confirming. I have something I want to buy soon. I’ll wait for this date though.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
This is the date that was provided to me from Big Lots
Laura says
Great! ?
Lisa says
When will the October sale be?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Lisa, That I can not find out this early. In the next two weeks, I should know more information.
Maria Calvetti says
I’d like to sign up for the birthday surprise. My Birthday is October 3.rd
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI Maria – Happy birthday!!! – Just make sure you are signed up to be a reward member. Link is in the post 🙂
Linda Sedgley says
I have a reward card but never seen how to get discounts or can’t find any thing about it
I Shop a lot at your store please tell me how to use rewards
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI Linda, You will need to reach out to Big Lots directly. 1 (866) 244-5687 They will be better able to assist you. I am very sorry you are not receiving the discount emails.
Linda Sedgley says
Also never know you had a birthday discount..
Barb says
I am trying to register the card I got at my big lots but I can’t figure out how to do it.
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
HI Barb,
You will need to create an account online. Then you can input your card information.
Ashley Ward says
Will there be a friends and family discount this month??
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
I am still waiting to hear. Typically, it happens the very first weekend after New Years.
Joshua Young says
Is there going to be one in January?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
It doesn’t look like it. They have not released any information on it.
Karen Graf says
I just bought a sectional & glider & table Set
Can I get $50. Off for being a new card holder?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Karen you will need to contact Big Lots directly. Here https://www.biglots.com/help/contact-us
Dianne Maxheimer says
When will the friends and family be in April?
Jen @ Inspiring Savings says
Hi Dianne, Big Lots has not been running their formal friends and family sale during the pandemic. They have been however showering us with random 20% off coupons. There is no consistent schedule. I do update this post as soon as I get notified.