When Is Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026? Date, Early Access, Bank Offers and What to Expect

Shopaholics in India are in for a treat as the festive shopping sale is returning this year again. Flipkart's annual festive shopping sale which is known as the Big Billion Days will go live in a few days and people can buy products at discounted prices rates since the website lowers the prices of most items. Apart from that bank offers and coupons make some deals even sweeter hence a lot of people.

When does Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026 start?

The Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026 starts on October 9th while the Early access for eligible Flipkart Plus, Flipkart Black and Flipkart Credit Card members starts on 8 October. Flipkart has not announced when the sale ends.

Flipkart Plus and Black members can start shopping at midnight on 8 October, while the sale opens to all users at 12 AM on 9 October. Flipkart Plus and VIP members get 24-hour early access.

The timing is later than last year. Both Flipkart and Amazon opened their festive sales on 23 September in 2025.

Who gets early access?

Shoppers can unlock early access by becoming a Flipkart Plus or VIP member, or by holding an eligible partner bank credit card such as the Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card. Early access is meant to give priority shoppers first crack at selected offers and limited-stock electronics. Early access does not guarantee that every product or advertised deal will be available throughout the window.

Bank offers for Big Billion Days 2026

Flipkart has partnered with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank as its official banking partners for the sale. Shoppers using eligible Axis Bank or ICICI Bank debit and credit cards can get an instant discount of up to 10%, depending on the product, card type, minimum transaction value and offer cap.

During the 8 October early-access window, the discount is higher. Eligible Flipkart Plus and Premium members can receive a 12% instant bank discount, while Flipkart Black members are being offered discounts of up to 15%. Buyers should read the final terms before paying, because the full 12% or 15% may not apply to every product or transaction.

The co-branded Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card is expected to offer an instant discount along with its regular cashback benefits. The "unlimited cashback" on that card refers to its cashback programme and is not an unlimited instant discount on the total order value.

Super Money cashback and other benefits

Customers making their first eligible payment through SuperMoney by Flipkart can receive up to 10% cashback, subject to minimum spending, maximum limits and other conditions. Flipkart may also offer SuperCoins, coupons, exchange benefits and digital-payment offers, and whether they can be combined will depend on the terms shown at checkout.

Amazon Great Indian Festival starts a day earlier

The Flipkart sale will again run head to head with Amazon. Amazon confirmed on 20 September that the Great Indian Festival starts on 8 October. That is one day before Flipkart's sale opens to the general public, though it lands on the same day as Flipkart's early access for Plus and Black members.

Amazon says customers can get a 10% instant discount on eligible SBI credit and debit card transactions, including eligible EMI transactions, and Prime members can get up to 10% extra savings, though the details of that benefit are yet to be spelled out. Amazon India has also reported over 160,000 seasonal job opportunities in its network ahead of the festive demand. Amazon too has not announced its closing date.