When Is the Next Nintendo eShop Sale?
The next Nintendo eShop sale is the Nintendo Blackest Friday Sale, starting November 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM PT (estimated).
Nintendo discounts first-party games rarely and briefly, which makes eShop events worth planning around: MAR10 Day in March, the "Blackest Friday" event in November, and the Holiday Sale in December.
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Upcoming Nintendo eShop sales
| Sale | Starts | Ends | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Blackest Friday Sale 2026 | Estimated | ||
| Nintendo Holiday Sale 2026 | Estimated |
Dates marked Confirmed come from official Nintendo eShop announcements and link to their source. Estimated dates are predicted from each sale's historical pattern.
Nintendo eShop's recurring sales, explained
MAR10 Day Sale
Around March 10 — Mario Day
Nintendo's Mario Day event around March 10: discounts on Mario titles and occasional hardware bundles — one of the few reliable first-party discount windows.
MAR10 Day Sale dates & history →
Nintendo Blackest Friday Sale
Starts a few days before Black Friday
Nintendo's Black Friday event ("Blackest Friday") discounts a curated set of first- and third-party Switch titles.
Nintendo Blackest Friday Sale dates & history →
Nintendo Holiday Sale
Mid-to-late December
The eShop's festive event, typically running from mid-December to New Year's Eve.
Nintendo Holiday Sale dates & history →
Nintendo eShop sale history
| Sale | Ran | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MAR10 Day Sale 2026 | 10 days |
Past dates are verified after each sale ends and locked as historical data.
Nintendo eShop sale FAQs
Why are Nintendo sales worth planning around?
Nintendo discounts first-party games rarely and briefly. MAR10 Day (March), Blackest Friday (November) and the Holiday Sale (December) are the three windows where flagship titles reliably drop in price.