when do girl scout cookies go on sale

Girl Scout Cookie season typically kicks off in early January , but the exact start date and first day of sales depend on your local Girl Scout council.

National start vs local dates

• National Girl Scout Cookie Season is announced as beginning around January 6, with promotion and online information rolling out then.

• Each council sets its own calendar, so in some areas cookies may be on sale right after that date, while others start later in January or even February.

How to find the date near you

• Use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder on the Girl Scouts website: enter your ZIP code to see when booths and online ordering open in your area.

• If your council hasn’t started yet, the Cookie Finder shows a countdown until your local sale opens, so you know exactly when you can buy.

Typical timeline in 2026

• Many councils open online and pre-order (“Digital Cookie”) sales at the very start of January, often January 1–6.

• Physical booth sales at grocery stores and other locations usually begin later in January or in February, with a big national push around “National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend.”

Quick answer for “when do they go on sale?”

• Expect Girl Scout Cookies to go on sale in early January , with exact dates set locally.

• To get a precise date for your town, check the Cookie Finder or your local council’s website and social channels, since those list the official sale calendar.

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