How to run weekend discount sales in WooCommerce

Set automatic discounts that activate only during weekends (Saturday and Sunday). This feature helps you drive more sales during slow weekdays and attract higher weekend traffic with limited-time offers.

💰 Real revenue impact: what you lose without this rule

Weekend discounts boost conversions and encourage impulse buying, especially when customers have more time to shop.

How to use the weekend discount

Use this feature to run automatic weekend offers that start every Saturday and end Sunday night — without manual enabling or disabling. Perfect for limited-time offers, special collections, or seasonal promotions.

Benefits of the weekend discount

• Run recurring weekend sales automatically
• Encourage shoppers to buy during high-traffic hours
• No need for manual scheduling every week
• Combine with cart, product, or role-based rules
• Ideal for retail, fashion, and holiday-driven stores

How to configure — step guide

1. Go to dashboard → woocommerce → dynamic pricing → manage rules
2. Click Add New Rule
3. Under discount type, select any offer type (storewide, cart-based, or product-specific)
4. Scroll to the schedule settings section
5. Choose recurring days and check Saturday and Sunday
6. Enter your discount value (e.g., 10  for 10%)
7. Choose discount type (percentage or fixed amount)
8. Enable the rule using the status toggle

9. Click save rule

   

10. Add product to the cart on weekends to get a flat discount

    

Real examples

Example 1

Offer 10% off all clothing items every weekend.

Result: increased Saturday & Sunday revenue by $2,000 per month.

Example 2

Set a $5 off discount for orders over $50 during weekends only.

Result: boosted weekend cart size by 22% compared to weekdays.

Expected outcome

Every weekend, discounts will apply automatically across your chosen products or cart values.

Your customers will see weekend-only savings that motivate quicker purchases — no manual setup required.

FAQs

1. Can I run weekend discounts for only certain products?

Yes, select specific products or categories when creating the rule.

2. Will the discount deactivate automatically on Monday?

Yes, the plugin automatically turns off the discount outside the weekend schedule.

3. Can I combine weekend discounts with other discount types?

Yes, you can merge them with cart-based or role-based discounts for extra flexibility.

4. Can I change the discount amount each weekend?

Yes, simply edit the rule before the weekend starts — no need to recreate it.