Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 begins Jan 16: What discounts buyers can expect

New Delhi: Amazon is once again lining up a wide shopping event for January, with early details now out about its Great Republic Day Sale 2026. The e-commerce platform has shared category-level offers covering smartphones, laptops, wearables, and home products, giving shoppers a clearer picture before the sale goes live.

This year’s sale focuses on broad discounts, bank offers, and exchange benefits rather than limited flash deals. For many buyers, this is the period when big-ticket purchases are planned, especially phones and laptops, and Amazon appears to be positioning this event as one of its largest retail moments of the season.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 dates and early access

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 will begin on January 16. Prime members will get access 12 hours earlier, a familiar pattern seen during major Amazon sales. The company has not shared an end date yet, but such sales usually run for several days around Republic Day.

From past experience, early access often sees faster stock movement on popular models. Regular users usually join in once the sale opens fully.

Smartphone and personal tech offers to watch

Smartphones sit at the centre of the Republic Day Sale lineup. Amazon says buyers can expect up to 40 percent off on select smartphones, with starting prices from ₹6,999. Alongside price cuts, there are instant bank discounts of up to ₹6,000 on eligible cards.

Exchange benefits also play a key role. Amazon is offering exchange value of up to ₹30,000 on select phone models, depending on device condition and eligibility. This could matter more than flat discounts for users upgrading from older phones.

Wearables and accessories are also part of the sale window:

  • True wireless earbuds are listed with discounts of up to 80 percent, starting from ₹899
  • Smartwatches are available with price cuts of up to 75 percent, starting at ₹999
  • Tablets get discounts of up to 45 percent
  • Printers are offered with price cuts of up to 60 percent

Laptop and computing deals

Laptops will see discounts of up to 25 percent during the sale, with starting prices around ₹39,990. Amazon is also pushing no-cost EMI options on select models, which often helps buyers spread out higher spends.

For students and work-from-home users, this sale period usually becomes a decision point. Buyers are advised to check bank offer terms and exchange conditions carefully, since final prices depend on multiple factors.

As always, prices and availability may vary once the sale opens, and popular products tend to sell out early.