Dollar General Saturday $5.00 off $25.00 Instructions and Deals For Saturday January 18, 2025

Maximize Your Savings with Dollar General Saturday Deals: How to Use Your $5 Off $25 Coupon

Are you ready to stretch your dollar even further? Dollar General’s $5 off $25 Saturday coupon is the perfect opportunity to stock up on essentials while saving big! Whether you’re new to couponing or a seasoned shopper, this guide will show you how to maximize your savings and make the most of your Saturday shopping spree.

How the $5 Off $25 Coupon Works

The $5 off $25 coupon is valid every Saturday at Dollar General and applies to your entire purchase when you spend at least $25 before taxes and after other discounts, meaning sale prices, not manufacturer coupons. You can find the coupon in the Dollar General app, on the website, or on your store receipt. Remember that the digital coupon of $5/$25 cannot be stacked with the $5/$25 paper coupon that comes on your receipt.

How To Successfully Use Your $5.00 off $25.00 Coupon; The In’s and Outs

Dollar General’s $5 off $25 Saturday coupon is a great way to save money, but understanding the rules and optimizing your shopping strategy is essential to getting the most bang for your buck. Here’s a detailed guide to help you make the most of this deal and avoid common pitfalls.

FIRST, Let’s dissect the fine print on this coupon as it often trips people up.

Know the Basics of the $5 Off $25 Coupon; Threshold Requirements:

$25 BEFORE manufacturer coupons but after store coupons at a new system store

Your total must reach $25 BEFORE manufacturer coupons but after store coupons at a new system store because store coupons come off as promotions at a new system store. You must know how to differentiate between a store coupon and manufacturer coupon and also know how to tell the difference between old system stores and new system stores.

AFTER instant savings and sale prices.

Your total must be AFTER instant savings and sale prices. Instant savings are deducted automatically when you hit the required threshold—no coupon necessary. For example:
If you’re using the Save $3 on $15 Scott promotion, you’ll need to spend $28 to meet both the $5/$25 coupon and the instant savings requirement.
If you’re using the Save $5 on $15 Colgate, you’ll need to spend $30 to stack both deals.
Always add the instant savings amount to your $25 total to ensure the $5/$25 coupon works
Double-Check Sale Prices; For items on sale, the discounted price counts toward the $25 total, not the original price. For example: If sodas are on sale for $3/13, calculate using the $13 sale price—not the full price.
If you have a coupon for a buy 1 get 1 free, the free item counts towards your $25.00 threshold, but if it is a store promotion of buy 1 get 1 free the free item does not count towards your $25.00

Avoid App Miscalculations; Always Do Math With Pen and Paper

While the Dollar General app is a helpful tool, it often gives incorrect totals because it calculates discounts based on the original price of items. To avoid surprises at checkout:

Scan items in-store to verify they attach to the intended coupons.
Manually calculate your totals before tax to ensure you meet the $25 requirement. The app will often give discounts that will not apply at checkout.
Use our planning sheet to calculate your math before going to the store

Understanding What Coupons Stack With The $5.00 off $25.00

Old System Stores:
- The $5/$25 coupon stacks with Gain or Tide store coupons, such as $3 off Gain Detergent.
- You do NOT need to cover the store coupon amount separately.
New System Stores: You must cover the amount of the store coupon. For example: If you use a $3 off Gain coupon, you need to spend $28 (not just $25).
The $5 off $30 Gain coupon will NOT stack with other Gain store coupons (like the $1.50 off Gain store coupons) because they’re both Dollar General store coupons.
However, the $5 off $30 Gain coupon WILL stack with manufacturer coupons on Gain and Gain-scented products like Swiffer, Febreze, or Mr. Clean.

Note: The $5/$25 will still work at both old and new system stores, and a paper coupon is not require

Respect Store Policies

Cashiers cannot override coupons that don’t automatically apply. Overriding coupons may result in the store not being reimbursed, so some stores are strict about enforcing this policy.

Additionally:

Transactions may be limited to one account per person.
If your store enforces the “one account per person” policy, this aligns with Dollar General’s official coupon policy, that is ok, just go to another store if you plan on doing multiple transactions.

Pro Tips

Check for Coupons in the App:
- Not all accounts receive the same coupons. If you see a coupon online but can’t find it in your app, click on the item in the app to see if it shows up.
- If you’ve already used a coupon, you won’t get it again until a new round is issued.
Scan for Compatibility:
- Use the app’s scanning feature to verify that coupons are attaching to your items before checkout.

Final Thoughts

Mastering the $5 off $25 coupon at Dollar General takes practice, but with careful planning, you can score significant savings on your weekly essentials. Remember to account for instant savings, sale prices, and system-specific rules to avoid checkout frustration. Happy couponing!