Hold Off on Purchases, Students: Apple's Back to School Sale Is Coming Soon
Apple is preparing for its annual Back to School sale in the U.S. and Canada, which typically begins in June. The promotion offers students and educators free accessories or gift cards with the purchase of a Mac or iPad. This year's sale is expected to start around June 15, following the WWDC keynote on June 8.
- ▪Apple's Back to School sale provides free accessories or gift cards when purchasing a Mac or iPad.
- ▪The sale usually starts in mid-June and runs through the end of September.
- ▪Eligible participants include students, parents, and educators at K-12 and higher education institutions.
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Hold Off on Purchases, Students: Apple's Back to School Sale Is Coming SoonThursday May 28, 2026 10:38 am PDT by Juli CloverApple has started preparing for its annual Back to School promotion in the U.S. and Canada, according to backend Apple code seen by MacRumors. Apple holds a Back to School sale each June, providing teachers and students with free accessories or gift cards when purchasing a Mac or an iPad. The added bonus is in addition to Apple's educational discount. Back to School sales typically start around the middle of the month, but we don't yet know the start dates for this year's sale. The sale continues through the end of September, so students do not need to rush to prepare to return to school. Apple's Back to School promotions have varied.
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