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A list of stores that are having sales online and in stores for Columbus Day weekend. Reuters

Columbus Day is a day off from school or work for most, but it’s also a day for the thrifty to shop. Though the sales aren't as wide-ranging as Black Friday--the day after Thanksgiving--it’s not a bad time to kick off holiday shopping a little early. We scoured the Internet to find some of the best sales for Columbus Day weekend, which can be used online or in stores.

Check out the 30 best deals below:

Department Stores:

Kohl’s: $10 off for every $50 spent on home purchases until Oct. 13. Promo code “HOMESALE10”can be used for online purchases.

JCPenney: There’s a $10 coupon for a purchase $25 or more in store only on their website. For online only, the code “4U2SAV” will save 25 percent off a purchase of $100 or more, or 20 percent for under $100, with JCPenney card. Save 10 percent on watches, furniture, mattresses and custom blinds and shades.

Macy’s: There are Columbus Day sale on various items, plus extra 20 percent off online with the promo code “FALL.” An extra 15 percent or 10 percent can be taken off home and select departments.

Sears: 5-15 percent off plenty of items, online only.

Apparel

Abercrombie: 40 percent off in store and online with the promo code "15418"

Aeropostale: 25 percent off total purchase online with "THANKS25." Store coupon can be printed out online.

American Eagle: Buy one get one 50 percent off women's and men's. The online code "66Q849J1" will get consumers 25 percent off.

Ann Taylor: 40 percent off entire purchase.

Barney’s Warehouse: 30 percent off entire purchase.

Bloomingdale’s: Save 25-50 percent off online and in store.

The Children’s Place: Save 30-75 percent off with your 20 percent savings pass.

DSW: $10 off $75, $25 off $149, $50 off $249 online only with the code "OCTOBERFUN."

Eddie Bauer: Everything on sale up to 50 percent off. Free shipping on order of $49 or more "WIND."

Express: Save $25 off $75 with promo code "1870." In select stores and online save 40 percent on sweaters and 30 percent on all outerwear.

Forever21: Free shippingo online for orders over $21. Save an extra 30 percent off sale items online with the code "TAKE30."

Gap: Free shipping for all orders over $50 and free returns on all orders. Buy one items, and save 20 percent. Buy three items, and save 30 percent. Buy five items, and save 40 percent.

H&M: Save 50 percent on leggings online.

J.Crew: Save 40 percent in store and online with the code "SOSWEET."

The Limited: Save 60 percent off select sweaters and more. Online only. Free shipping for orders $125 or more. Save 40 percent on sale items and new arrivals.

Lord & Taylor: Save 50 percent on select clothing for him and her.

Nine West: Save up to 30 percent off all shoes. Buy one get one for 50 percent online.

Piperlime: Get 20 percent off everything with the code "FALL20."

Shoes.com: Save 30 percent off orders over $100 or 25 percent off orders $100 or under.

ShoeBuy.com: Save 15 percent on free shipping and free returns with the code "RAKE15."

Urban Outfitters: Fall sales on women's dresseds, rompers and shoes and men's graphic tee, men's hoodies, bedding and vinyl.

Victoria’s Secret: Save $15 off $100, $25 off $150, $55 off $250 and $125 off $500. Best Buy:

Electronics:

Best Buy: Free shipping on most orders. Sales of up to 25 percent off on select HDTVs. All Mac Books on sale. Save $50-$220 on Samsung HDTVs. Save on a ton of more items, including: tablets, iPods, camera, major appliances and more.

Hhgregg: Up to 25 percent off nearly everything in stores and online plus an extra 5 percent off on major appliances, bedding and furniture. There's also a chance to win a $500 gift card from Friday to Oct. 18.

Office Depot/ Office Max: Free delivery on $50 or more for select orders.

Home:

Crate & Barrel: Up to 60 percent off on more than 400 items including, furniture, tabletop items, bedding, decor and more.

Lowe’s: Save 10-20 percent off major select appliances.