When does Harrods summer sale 2023 start in UK? Possible dates of discounts - and what items are on offer

Shoppers who have been hoping to treat themselves to a bit of luxury for less in the Harrods 2022 summer sale  won't have to wait much longer.

The upmarket department store, in Knightsbridge, London, usually cuts the prices of some of its goods in July every year- leading to shoppers queuing for hours to get their hands on opulent goods at a discounted price, and it seems the timing of the highly anticipated sale will be no different this year.

So, when exactly is the Harrods UK summer sale 2023, and what items will be on offer? Here’s everything you need to know.

When will the Harrods summer sale 2022 take place now?

No official start date for the Harrods 2023 summer sale has been announced, but a sale preview was launched on Thursday 15 June so we expect the full sale to follow the pattern of the previous years and begin in early July. Last year, the annual discount event was delayed until mid July due to global supply chain hold-ups but there has been no indication of any delays this year.

What items will be on offer?

We won’t know what specific items have been discounted until the Harrods summer sale 2023 officially starts. It’s likely though that there will be discounts across all categories, including fashion, accessories, beauty, technology, travel and food.

It’s expected that when the sale does begin some of the best deals may be in-store, so if you’re lucky enough to live in London, or be visiting the capital when the sale does launch, we recommend heading to the Knightsbridge store. You can find more information about how to get there on the official Harrods website.

Are any items for sale now?

While we wait patiently for the start of the summer sale, the good news is that some items are discounted on the Harrods UK website right now. You can get up to 30% off selected purchases online right now in the sale preview event, including womenswear, menswear, home, beauty, jewellery and technology. If you are shopping in-store, you can get up to 30% off home, furniture and beauty, plus selected fashion for Rewards members. You can become a Harrods member online.

Can you return sale items?

Yes, you can return goods that you bought in the Harrods sale so you can shop with complete peace of mind. There are a few terms and conditions you need to be aware of though. Items purchased in-store during the sale can be returned within 14 days. If an item was purchased less than 14 days prior to the end of the sale, however, it must be returned on or before the last day of the sale. So, if you are shopping in person it's a good idea to ask the sales assistant exactly what your returns window is before you make your purchase. Sale items purchased in store can also only be refunded to gift cards.

You can return any online purchases you made during the sale for a complete refund to your original payment method or gift card, but refunds to a gift card for an online purchase can only be processed in-store.