Pine, gingerbread, cinnamon, chestnuts — the holidays are a time for delicious scents. And Bath & Body Works certainly understands the importance of scents when getting into the holiday spirit. The brand’s annual Candle Day sale always falls around the holidays, and with the season to be jolly now here, many fans have been wondering when Bath & Body Works’s Candle Day 2024 is happening. And finally, the popular fragrance brand announced its 12th annual Candle Day sale will be happening over the course of the first full weekend in December.
Bath & Body Works’ Candle Day is a time when shoppers can get huge savings on every three-wick candle sold by the brand. While the candles originally sell for $25 to $35, on Candle Day, some three-wicks can go as low as $9.95. This sale is great for both self-care (hello, cozy night in with my Vanilla Bean Noel candle) as well as for gifting — because honestly, who wouldn’t love a candle this winter? And with nearly every Bath & Body Works scent included in the deal, you’ll have the chance to find the perfect scent for everyone on your shopping list.Â
There’s always a lot of hype in the leadup to candle day, and this year was no different, with people taking to Google to ask “When is Candle Day 2024?” basically every day until the brand officially announced it on Dec. 5, just one day before the sale actually goes live.
That’s right — this year, Candle Day is starting on Friday, Dec. 6, when Bath & Body Work Loyalty Members can get early access to the sale. (BTW — you can join the Bath & Body Works rewards program for free in preparation for the big event!) Then, the official Candle Day sale will be available to the general public on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8.
But while you now know when Candle Day is happening, you may be wondering where you can take advantage of the deals, and what to buy. Well, consider this your ultimate guide to the best scent sale of the season!
During the sale, Loyalty Members can shop in store, on Bath & Body Works’s website, or on the app; everyone else can shop in store and online. Going in person may have some advantages, since you can smell the scents to pick out exactly what you want — however, prepare for a crowded experience. So, if you’ve already prepared a list of potential candles you want to add to your cart, then shopping online is the way to go.Â
Knowing when and where the sale takes place is just a small part of this deal. If you’re shopping online or want to head into the store prepared, you still have to make your list! Hop onto the Bath & Body Works website and check out some of the brand’s scents, or even head into a store now and test them out yourself. (Her Campus also has numerous guides on some of the most popular scents if you still need help finding the best ones for you, FWIW.)Â
And that’s to say nothing of the new merch! On Candle Day 2023, Bath & Body Works dropped 40 exclusive scents — and according to a press release Her Campus received from Bath & Body Works, shoppers can expect “50+ Candle Day exclusives” for the 2024 sale! You’ll have to practice some patience to see what those exclusives will be, but in the meantime, you can check out some of the brand’s iconic holiday scents, such as Winter Candy Apple, Vanilla Bean Noel, Fresh Balsam, Snowflakes & Cashmere, and Frosted Cranberry. (Just remember, there’s a 24-candle limit for shoppers, so if you need to stock up on even more, be sure to recruit a friend to help you out.) I’m already feeling the holiday spirit!