Dollar General is bringing back its week-long clearance event, running Friday, May 1 through Thursday, May 7, 2026. If you’re looking to save big, this is one of the best times of the year to shop.

This guide breaks down what’s included, when it starts, how it works, and how to find the best deals in-store.

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Who Can Shop the Dollar General Clearance Event?

This is a company-wide Dollar General clearance event, meaning all stores are participating.

However, inventory will vary by location. Not every store carries the same items, and stock levels can be completely different depending on where you shop.

Even if your store doesn’t have signs or displays set up, the items shown are still part of the event.

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What Is Included in the Dollar General Clearance Event?

This event includes both:

• Seasonal clearance items
• Core (regular) clearance items

That means already reduced products will drop even lower in price during the event.

Important things to know:

• Some items will be marked with orange clearance tags
• Some items will not be marked at all
• Prices may not reflect the discount until scanned

I’ve included clearance matchups at the end of this post so you know exactly what to look for.

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When Does the Dollar General Clearance Event Start?

The Dollar General clearance event begins:

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM (system time)

and ends

Thursday, May 7, 2026

That 3 AM reset is when clearance prices officially drop in the system.

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Where to Find Clearance Items in Dollar General

Clearance items are not always in one place. Depending on the store, you may find them:

• In the clearance section
• On front display tables
• Mixed throughout regular aisles

Some stores will have large “% OFF” signs, while others won’t have anything labeled.

To get the best deals, it’s important to check multiple areas of the store and scan items when possible.

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Why Does Dollar General Have Clearance Events?

Dollar General clearance events happen when stores need to clear out discontinued inventory.

This can include products that:

• Didn’t sell well in a certain scent or variation
• Are being replaced with new inventory
• Need to be removed to free up shelf space

Clearance does not mean there is anything wrong with the product.

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Tips for Shopping the Dollar General Clearance Event

After 9 years of shopping these events, here are a few tips that make a big difference:

• Be respectful to employees – this is one of their busiest times
• Keep the store organized – don’t leave items scattered
• Check multiple locations – inventory varies a lot by store
• Stay flexible – not every trip will be a big win
• Scan items when possible – not everything will be marked

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Dollar General Clearance Event Matchups

Below are the categories and items I’ve documented so far. I’ll continue updating this list as more deals are confirmed.

If this post helps you, please share the link directly instead of reposting screenshots.

I personally go in-store, track these deals, and build these matchups myself, so sharing the original source helps more than you know.

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