The exact date to buy back to school supplies revealed – and you could save £200

SUMMER is here and the children are off, but it's never too early to think about buying your back to school goodies.

New research has found the best days to pick up the essentials at the cheapest price.

And buying at the right time could save you nearly £200, according to Idealo data shared exclusively with The Sun.

Those wishing to pick up school bags should aim for August 26 for the best bargains.

The average cost on that day is £59.24, compared to the priciest day in March when it would set you back £86.90 - nearly £30 more.

Laptops carry the heftiest price tag at £1,049.41. But that price, on Sept 22, is the cheapest and £196.05 less than the priciest time to buy in February.

Meanwhile tablets are at their cheapest on September 8, costing £370.78, on average.

That's 25% cheaper than when they are at their most expensive in January with a typical price of £434.94.

Pens and pencils are estimated to be at their cheapest September 12 at £9.92 while sport lovers should pick up their football boots September 4 as they're predicted to be priced at £62.60.

That's a saving of £1.35 and £9.25 respectively versus the priciest times to buy in January.

The data is based on the prices on thousands of items tracked on Idealo's website in previous years.

And they are based on the average price, so you' could still find that costs may be higher or lower, for instance if there's a sale on this year, and shops change prices regularly.

That's why you should always shop around and look for the best prices to ensure you get a good deal.

You might find your back to school essentials for even cheaper.