Big Billion Days vs Great Indian Festival 2026
Amazon's sale starts 8 Oct and Flipkart's a day later, on 9 Oct. Which one saves you more depends mostly on the bank card in your wallet.
Quick answer. Have an SBI card? Shop on Amazon for 10% off. Have an Axis Bank or ICICI Bank card? Flipkart gives you 10% off. None of these? The bank offer won't help on either, so the lower listed price wins. Check the product on both apps.
Side by side
| Amazon Great Indian Festival | Flipkart Big Billion Days | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 8 October 2026 | 9 October 2026 |
| Early access | Some offers open early for Prime members. | Flipkart Plus, Flipkart Black and Flipkart credit card members get early access from 8 October. |
| Ends | Not announced yet | Not announced yet |
| Bank card offer | 10% instant discount with SBI cards | 10% instant discount with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards |
| Other offers | Up to 10% extra for Prime members on select offers. No Cost EMI and exchange offers across categories. Early Deals are already live before the main sale. | Early Bird Deals have been live since 24 September. super.money cashback on payments. |
Reported but not yet confirmed by Flipkart: During early access on 8 October, Plus members are reported to get a 12% bank discount and Black members up to 15%, split across separate caps.
Which sale should you shop?
- You have an SBI card: start with Amazon. The 10% card discount usually beats small price differences.
- You have an Axis Bank or ICICI Bank card: start with Flipkart for the same reason.
- You have cards for both: compare the final price on both apps after the card discount and its limit. Our final price calculator does the maths.
- You have none of these cards: ignore the bank offers and compare listed prices. Someone at home with the right card can also pay for you. See which offer each card gets.
- You want to shop early: Prime members get some offers early on Amazon, and Flipkart Plus, Black and Flipkart credit card members can start a day before the Flipkart sale opens.
How to compare one product across both sales
- Note the price on both apps today, before the sales start.
- On sale day, check both again. A price that went up before the sale isn't a real discount.
- Apply the bank offer you can actually use, and check its limit and minimum order.
- Compare the seller, warranty and delivery date, not just the price.
Full guides: Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 and Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026. For deals we've checked, see live deals.
Common questions
- Which is better, Big Billion Days or Great Indian Festival?
- It depends mostly on your bank card. SBI cards get 10% instant discount on Amazon, while Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards get 10% on Flipkart. For the same product, check the listed price on both apps and apply your card's offer to see which is cheaper.
- When does Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026 start?
- 9 October 2026. Flipkart Plus, Flipkart Black and Flipkart credit card members get early access from 8 October.
- When does Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 start?
- 8 October 2026. Some offers open early for Prime members.
- Can I use an SBI card for the 10% offer on Flipkart?
- Not this time. Flipkart's 10% sale offer is on Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards. SBI cards get the 10% offer on Amazon instead.
- Do I need Prime or Flipkart Plus?
- No. Both sales are open to everyone. Prime members get some early and extra offers on Amazon, and Flipkart Plus, Black and Flipkart credit card members can start a day early on Flipkart.
Last checked 4 Oct. Sources: PakkaPick: Great Indian Festival 2026, inkl: dates, bank offers and Prime benefits, PCQuest: Big Billion Days 2026 starts October 9, IndianHotDeal: sale date and bank offers.