What is National Outlet Shopping Day
Iโve written about a lot of national holidays, but until 2022, Iโd never heard of National Outlet Shopping Day. As someone who loves to shop at outlet stores, I was intrigued.

What is National Outlet Shopping Day
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Not surprisingly, someone who owns outlet malls started National Outlet Shopping Day. And that would be the folks that own Simon Premium Outlets and Mills Centers.
I loved shopping at Franklin Mills (now Philadelphia Mills) when I lived outside of Philadelphia. It was my first introduction to Nordstrom Rack.
Thankfully, when we moved away from Philadelphia, we didnโt move away from a Simon outlet mall. Since then Iโve shopped at the outlets at the Jersey Shore as well as north of Pittsburgh.ย
I love shopping at the J. Crew and Banana Republic factory outlet stores near me. Also, Bath and Body Works. They have the best lemon-scented liquid hand soaps.
Thatโs me trying on a coat at the J. Crew Factory store at the Grove City Premium Outlets. Yes, I bought it.
When is National Outlet Shopping Day
It was first celebrated on June 11, 2022. Previously, it was always June 11. However, for 2024, the day is much earlier. This year, National Outlet Shopping Day is June 8th and June 9th.
Details about National Outlet Shopping Day
What made it a holiday? Well, one, there was the fact that 90 Simon properties participated with deals and sales. Two, there were sweepstakes and giveaways for the shoppers who showed up on this shopping holiday.
If you canโt get to a Simon outlet during National Outlet Shopping Day, you can always shop these premium outlets online.
Here were some of the retailers that participated in National Outlet Shopping Day:
- Aรฉropostale Factory Store
- Banana Republic Factory Store
- Brooks Brothers Factory Store (some Brooks Brothers stores offer tailoring and alterations)
- Columbia Factory Store
- Forever 21
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Reebok Outlet
Where are Simon outlets located
As I mentioned there were some 90 Simon outlet malls that participated in that first National Outlet Shopping Day.
FYI, Simon-owned shopping centers closed on Thanksgiving in 2022.
Here are the 29 states where youโll find these outlet malls. Then, under each state, Iโve included the cities or towns where there are Simon outlet malls and mills properties.
Arizona
Chandler
Phoenix Premium Outlets
Tempe
Arizona Mills
Tucson
Tucson Premium Outlets
California
Cabazon
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
Camarillo
Camarillo Premium Outlets
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Folsom
Folsom Premium Outlets
Gilroy
Gilroy Premium Outlets
Livermore
San Francisco Premium Outlets
Napaย
Napa Premium Outlets
Orange
The Outlets at Orange
Petalumaย
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
Pismo Beachย
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
San Diego
Las Americas Premium Outlets
Vacavilleย
Vacaville Premium Outlets
Colorado
Lakewood
Colorado Mills
Thornton
Denver Premium Outlets
Connecticut
Clinton
Clinton Premium Outlets
Florida
Destin
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Ellentonย
Ellenton Premium Outlets
Florida City
Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace
Lutz
Tampa Premium Outlets
Orlandoย
The Orlando International Premium Outlets

Orlando Outlet Marketplace
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
St. Augustineย
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
Sunrise
Sawgrass Mills

Georgia
Calhoun
Calhoun Outlet Marketplace
Dawsonville
North Georgia Premium Outlets
Lawrenceville
Sugarloaf Mills
Hawaii
Waipahu
Waikele Premium Outlets
Illinois
Aurora
Chicago Premium Outlets
Gurnee
Gurnee Mills
Indiana
Edinburgh
Indiana Premium Outlets
Michigan City
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
Maine
Kittery
Kittery Premium Outlets
Iโve included these Kittery outlets in this article about the best outlet shopping in Maine.
If youโre interested in heading up to L.L. Bean, hereโs the lowdown on outlet stores in Freeport, Maine.
Maryland
Hanover
Arundel Mills
Arundel Mills Marketplace
Clarksburgย
Clarksburg Premium Outlets
Hagerstownย
Hagerstown Premium Outlets
Queenstownย
Queenstown Premium Outlets
Massachusetts
Leeย
Lee Premium Outlets
Wrenthamย
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
Michigan
Birch Run
Birch Run Premium Outlets

Minnesota
Albertville
Albertville Premium Outlets
Eagan
Twin Cities Premium Outlets
Mississippi
Gulfportย
Gulfport Premium Outlets
Missouri
Chesterfield
St. Louis Premium Outlets
Osage Beachย
Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace
Nevada
Las Vegasย
Las Vegas North and Las Vegas South Premium Outlets
New Hampshire
Merrimackย
Merrimack Premium Outlets
New Jersey
Blackwood
Gloucester Premium Outlets
Elizabeth
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
Jacksonย
Jackson Premium Outlets
Tinton Falls
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
New York
Waterlooย
Waterloo Premium Outlets
Central Valley
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

North Carolina
Charlotteย
Charlotte Premium Outlets
Concordย
Concord Mills
Smithfield
Carolina Premium Outlets
Ohio
Aurora
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
Monroe
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
Oregon
Woodburnย
Woodburn Premium Outlets
Pennsylvania
Grove City
Grove City Premium Outlets
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mills (formerly Franklin Mills)
Pottstown
Philadelphia Premium Outlets
Tannersville
The Crossings Premium Outlets
South Carolina
Gaffneyย
Gaffney Outlet Marketplace
Texas
Allen
Allen Premium Outlets
Cypress
Houston Premium Outlets
Grand Prairieย
Grand Prairie Premium Outlets
Grapevineย
Grapevine Mills
Katy
Katy Mills
Mercedes
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
Round Rockย
Round Rock Premium Outlets
San Marcosย
San Marcos Premium Outlets
Virginia
Leesburg
Leesburg Premium Outlets
Norfolkย
Norfolk Premium Outlets
Williamsburgย
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
Woodbridge
Potomac Mills
Washington State
North Bendย
North Bend Premium Outlets
Tulalip
Seattle Premium Outlets
Wisconsin
Johnson Creek
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
Pleasant Prairieย
Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
Shopping At The Outlets
Whether youโre shopping at the outlets on National Outlet Shopping Day or at another time during the year, you need to keep some outlet shopping tips in mind. These are not only tips to be a smart shopper but also ways to save yourself money and frustration.
Shop at outlets in tax-free states
OK, so this advice applies to regular clothing shopping, too. But it will be like getting a double discount if you can get a great deal on clothing at an outlet and you happen to be shopping in a state that doesnโt tax clothing purchase.
What states donโt charge sales tax on clothing? I know three off the batโ New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. When outlet shopping in New Hampshire, I always head to North Conway.
Or, shop during tax-free shopping holidays.
Buy what you need, not what you want
I think that too often you can fall into this mentality that just because youโre shopping at an outlet, you are automatically getting a great bargain. This is not always true.ย
Sometimes brands make clothes just for the outlets. Theyโre not the super-secret clearance items from the main stores. However, this article on Nordstrom vs Nordstrom Rack explains how to spot those super-secret clearance items.
Shop with a plan in mind
Just like a smart shopper goes to the grocery store with a list in hand, you should approach an outlet-shopping trip with a purpose in mind. The best way to keep your spending within limits is to shop off of your list and not to make any last-minute, impulse purchases that you didnโt budget for.ย
Know your return options before buying anything
In most retail situations, as long as you have a receipt to prove that you bought something at a store, you can return that item for a refund or exchange. Many stores have time limits for returns. Therefore, as long as you have a receipt and the tags on your clothing, you shouldnโt have too much trouble taking something back.ย
On the other hand, returns can be a whole different animal when shopping at an outlet store. For example, clothing purchased at an outlet must be returned to an outletโnot the name-brand store somewhere else.ย
I learned this lesson the hard way once when I bought something at the Gap outlet, and then tried to return it at the Gap store in the mall. Then I made the mistake again when I bought something from Ann Taylor online. I visited my local Ann Taylor outlet (the closest store to me), but they wouldnโt take it back.
This is a far cry from the generous return policy at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. That is, you can return items from either store to either store.ย
Final thoughts on National Outlet Shopping Day
The other biggie in the outlet mall business is Tanger. That explains why they didnโt participate in this new shopping holiday.
However, since Simon created National Outlet Shopping Day, only time will tell if this shopping holiday spreads to other non-Simon outlet malls. That being said, I sure hope that it does.
And if it does, Iโll expand this article to include Tanger Outlet locations.