A Cheat Sheet Guide to When Certain Aldi Finds are Likely to be in Stores

One of the most common reasons some of our readers contact us is because they’re looking for a specific product that was in Aldi stores for a short time, and now they can’t find it.

To help answer readers’ questions about why certain products may not be available, it’s good to know a little about how Aldi inventory works.

First of all, Aldi stocks its shelves year round with staples such as produce, dairy, bread, meat, and non-food items including laundry detergent and toilet paper. These are called Regular Buys.

The second thing to know is that every week, Aldi gets a limited shipment of of other goods. These are called Aldi Finds, and they can be just about anything, from specialty foods to furniture to kitchen gadgets to clothing. Almost anything you can think of might show up as an Aldi Find. The catch is that these Aldi Finds don’t get restocked after a store’s single shipment sells out, and you can’t order them online if they’re sold out at your local store.

The good news is that Aldi Finds often run on an annual repeating cycle, with the same (or similar) products often — but not always — reappearing each year around the same time, give or take. This is not always a hard and fast guideline, because sometimes Aldi will sell an Aldi Find and never bring it back. Generally, though, it’s more common to see items return to stores each year. Often, these products appear exactly when we most want them, such as gardening supplies in the spring or exercise equipment in January.

With that said, here is our best attempt at offering a cheat sheet guide as to what time of year certain products are most likely to hit store shelves. Keep in mind we are not Aldi, so we don’t know for sure what the store will stock at any given time. Our list below is based on our personal experiences, our records of weekly Aldi ads, and some educated guessing. Aldi reserves the right to shift when they release items or to decide not to bring certain things back ever.

Also be aware that if you really want a product, we recommend going to Aldi on the day the weekly ad says that product will first become available. This will maximize your chances of finding it, because some things sell out in a matter of days or, in rare cases, even minutes.

January:

• Exercise equipment, including the Crane Exercise Bike, Crane 3-Piece Soft Weight Plate Set, and Crane Kettle Bell Set. View our roundup of some of Aldi’s January exercise gear here.
• Exercise clothing.
• Christmas storage, including containers for Christmas trees, ornaments, and decor.
• Cleaning products, including the Easy Home Spin Mop and Easy Home Handheld Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner.
• Home organization, including the SOHL Furniture Rectangular Storage Ottoman.
• Office organizing accessories.
• Bedding.
• Health products, including the Welby Blood Pressure Monitor.
• Dental care products, including the Dentiguard Rechargable Sonic Toothbrush.
• Healthy food.
• Meal prep and lunch-packing containers.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware.
• Football game food and appetizers.

February:

• Valentine’s Day gifts, flowers, and food. Read our thoughts on one of Aldi’s rose bouquets here. And, our post about Aldi houseplants is here.
• More exercise equipment. View our roundup of some of Aldi’s February exercise gear here.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware.
• Seafood and Lenten-themed food. This includes breaded fish, fish sandwiches, and scallop and shrimp bites.

March:

• Gardening supplies, including the Gardenline 4-Tier Greenhouse. View a roundup of some of Aldi’s garden products here.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware.
• St. Patrick’s Day food, including everything you need for a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner or a slow cooker corned beef and cabbage meal.
• Seafood and Lenten-themed food. Including beer battered shrimp.
• Easter gifts, decor, and food.
• Home office accessories and furniture, including the SOHL Furniture Writing Desk.
• Rain gear, including boots, jackets, and umbrellas.

April:

• Easter gifts, decor, and food. Read our post about our favorite holiday ham from Aldi here.
• Gardening supplies, including the Gardenline Walk-In Greenhouse and Gardenline Tumbling Composter.
• Lawn care items, including the Gardenline 20V Cordless Trimmer/Edger and Gardenline PRO Series Hose Nozzle Assortment. View a roundup of Aldi spring lawn gear here.
• Patio and outdoor furniture, including the Gardenline Double Glider and Gardenline Stacking Chairs.
• Camping gear. View roundups of Aldi’s camping gear here and here.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware.
• Grilling gear. View our grills and smokers roundup post here.
• Earth Day-themed items, including counter-top compost bins, reusable shopping bags, recycling bins, and rugs made from recycled materials.

May:

• Gardening supplies, including the Belavi Mini Raised Planter and the Gardenline Fairy Gardening Kit.
• Lawn care items. View a roundup of Aldi spring lawn gear here.
• Patio and outdoor furniture.
• Grilling gear. View our grills and smokers roundup post here.
• Picnic supplies, including the Huntington Home Quilted Outdoor Blanket.
• Camping gear, including the Adventuridge Camping Cot, Adventuridge Folding Chair, Adventuridge Self-Inflating Sleeping Mat, and Adventuridge Travel Hammock. View roundups of Aldi’s camping gear here and here.
• Air conditioners and fans.
• Pools and swimming gear.
• Kids’ outdoor toys.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware.
• Mother’s Day gifts and cards, including candles and house plants.
• Graduation cards.

June:

• Summer and Fourth of July food, picnic, cookout, and party supplies, including the Gardenline Instant Canopy. You also can view our grills and smokers roundup post here.
• Gardening supplies. View a roundup of some of Aldi’s garden products here.
• Lawn care items. View a roundup of Aldi spring lawn gear here.
• Patio and outdoor furniture.
• Camping gear, including the Adventuridge Collapsible Tub.
• Air conditioners and fans, including window and portable air conditioners.
• Pools, water slides, and swimming gear.
• Beach and swim clothing.
• Kids’ outdoor toys, including disc swings.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware.
• Father’s Day cards and gifts.

July:

• Dorm furniture, accessories, and decor, including the Bauhn Alarm Clock with USB Charging, Easy Home LED All in One Lamp, SOHL Furniture Futon, Huntington Home Memory Foam Mattresses, SOHL Furniture 3-Tier Metal Rolling Cart, a Portable Lap Desk, and the SOHL Furniture Folding Computer Desk.
• Laundry supplies, including the Easy Home Pop-Up Hamper, Easy Home Clothes Drying Rack, and Easy Home 3-Tier Wire Cart.
• Bedding, including comforters and blankets.
• Back-to-school supplies, including lunch bags, backpacks, and the Adventuridge Premier Backpack.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware.
• Miscellaneous summer stuff.

August:

• Labor Day food and picnic supplies.
• Furniture and accessories for dorms or houses, including lamps, rugs, and small furniture items.
• Bedding.
• Laundry supplies.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware, including canning supplies.

September:

• Fall decor and food. Read about our favorite fall Aldi products here.
• Lawn equipment. View our fall Aldi lawn care roundup here.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware.

October:

• More fall decor and food.
• Halloween decor, food, and candy.
• Thanksgiving food, including turkey and ham.
• Fall and winter clothing, including Serra Long-Sleeved T-Shirts.
• Heaters and humidifiers, along with other products to keep the house comfy during cooler weather, including the Easy Home Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier and Easy Home 360 Surround Heater.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware, including items to help with upcoming holiday cooking and baking such as the Ambiano Classic Stand Mixer.

November:

• Thanksgiving food, including canned pumpkin, turkey, ham, duck, pie crusts, stuffing, and crescent rolls. View our Thanksgiving roundup here, and read about an Aldi-style Thanksgiving dinner here.
• Thanksgiving decor.
• Advent calendars, including a wine calendar, beer calendar, cheese calendar, an assortment of chocolate calendars, toy calendars, and more. Most Advent calendars hit the shelves on the first Wednesday of November, which Aldi has dubbed National Advent Calendar Day.
• Christmas decor, including the Merry Moments Nostalgic Tree and Merry Moments Classic Christmas Train Set.
• Christmas food, including the Benton’s Gingerbread House Kit.
• Christmas gifts and toys.
• Gift wrap, tape, and bows.
• Pajamas for men, women, and children.
• Space heaters and other winter comfort items, including the Easy Home Oscillating Radiant Heater.
• Winter clothing, including the Adventuridge Ladies Puffer Jacket.
• Air mattresses, roll-away beds, and bedding. For hosting holiday guests.
• Kids’ luggage and travel accessories.
• Folding tables and chairs.
• Turkey-cooking necessities, including the Crofton Roasting Pan with Rack and Ambiano Digital Probe Thermometer and Timer.
• Serving dishes.
• Lots of kitchen gadgets and cookware, including the Ambiano Buffet Server with Warming Tray and Crofton Silicone Pastry Mat.

December:

• Christmas decor.
• Christmas food.
• Christmas gifts and toys.
• Self-care products, including the Visage Rotary Shaver, Visage Double-Sided Lighted Makeup Mirror, and essential oils.
• Kitchen gadgets and cookware, including the Ambiano Power Air Fryer Oven with Rotisserie and Ambiano 8-Quart Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker.
• Pet products, including the Heart to Tail Holiday Cat Scratching Playhouse.
• Calendars and planners.
• New Year’s Eve party decor, serving ware, games, and entertainment.
• New Year’s Eve food, including snacks and appetizers.
• Christmas storage options. View our roundup post here.
• Home organization and cleaning items.
• Exercise equipment. To get a jump start on New Year’s resolutions.

What types of products do you notice Aldi offering at different times throughout the year? Let us know in the comments.