Memorial Day sales are already kicking off — here’s what you need to know

Memorial Day weekend is all about the mattress sales.
Credit: Leesa

We’re only in the middle of May, but when has that ever stopped retailers from starting their Memorial Day sales early? This year is no different, so it’s time to prepare for those summer savings. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s big Memorial Day sales, plus some early offers for you to start shopping right now.

When is Memorial Day, and when do the sales start?This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27. But Memorial Day weekend — the time when most of the big sales will be taking place — starts on Friday, May 24. We expect to see lots of discounts on offer during the three-day weekend, especially from mattress, appliance, and outdoor goods brands. No matter what you’re shopping for, you should be able to find plenty of cost-cutting deals, many of which have already begun.

Are Memorial Day sales starting early?Some Memorial Day sales are already getting started as we speak, with some brands holding “early access” events leading up to a bigger sale during Memorial Day weekend (more on those below). Others aren’t necessarily labeled as early Memorial Day sales, but you can already find a lot of savings on outdoor items, home appliances, and select electronics at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. We do think the deals will be much better as we get closer to Memorial Day, so it may be best to just wait it out.

Though Memorial Day weekend doesn’t officially begin until May 24, keep an eye out for sales starting earlier that week on May 20.

What to buy during Memorial Day salesMemorial Day is always a huge time for doorbuster mattress sales, but we also expect to see big discounts on outdoor items and appliances for the summer, as well as other select home appliances and electronics. Look out for items like grills, lawn care equipment, gardening supplies, and outdoor furniture.

We also foresee popular kitchen items going on sale, as well as big-ticket items like TVs, headphones, laptops, and fitness equipment.

What are the best Memorial Day sales?The worthwhile Memorial Day sales aren’t all that plentiful just yet, but more will be on the way shortly. Here are some of the best Memorial Day sales and deals that we could find so far.

Best early Memorial Day deals 2024Mattresses

Mashable Deals

Amerisleep: Save $450 on select mattresses

Avocado: Save up to 20% on mattresses and more

Bear: 35% off sitewide, plus free sleep accessories

Beautyrest: Save up to $1,200 on select mattresses and base sets

Birch: 25% off sitewide, plus two free pillows

Brooklyn Bedding: 25% off sitewide

Casper: 30% off all mattresses and 10% off everything else

Cocoon by Sealy: Save 35% on all mattresses + free Sealy sleep bundle ($199 value)

Cozy Earth: Save up to 30% on bedding

DreamCloud: Up to 50% off mattresses

Emma: Up to 55% off mattresses plus two free pillows

Helix: Up to 30% off sitewide, plus two free pillows

Layla: Up to $200 off mattresses, plus two free pillows

Leesa: 25% off mattresses, plus two free pillows

Nectar: Up to 40% off mattresses

Nolah: 35% off mattresses, plus free pillows

Plank: Up to 25% off sitewide

Purple: Up to $800 off mattresses + base

Saatva: Up to $600 off select mattresses

Serta: Save up to $900 on select mattresses and adjustable bases

Siena: Save up to $500 off mattresses

Sleep Number: Up to 50% off smart beds

TempurPedic: Save up to $500 on select adjustable mattresses

Vaya: Save up to $300 off any mattress

WinkBeds: Save up to $300 on mattresses

Zoma: Save $150 on all mattresses

Furniture and home appliances

Dyson: Up to 70% off cordless stick vacuums

Home Depot: Up to 50% off home decor and furniture

LG: Bundle select items and save up to $200

Lowe’s: Up to 35% off home appliances

Samsung: Save up to $1,200 on refrigerators and laundry machines

Shark: Up to 30% off select products

Solo Stove: Up to 30% off sitewide

Wayfair: Way Day sale starting on May 4

Kitchen

KitchenAid: Up to $150 off select Stand Mixers

Our Place: Up to 40% off cookware and kitchen gear

Tech, electronics, and more

Amazon: Check out deals on Echo devices, MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, fitness trackers, and other select electronics

Best Buy: Check out deals on TVs from brands like Samsung, Hisense, Insignia, and more. Also find discounts on fitness trackers, home gym equipment, and outdoor items like grills and lawnmowers.

HP: Save up to 55% on select laptops.

LG: Save up to 40% off select entertainment devices

iRobot: Save up to $400 sitewide until May 11

Nike: Save up to 50% off shoes and apparel

Target: Up to 30% off patio and garden furniture

Travelpro: Save up to 25% sitewide

Walmart: Score deals on kitchen appliances from Ninja, Keurig, Hamilton Beach, and others. Plus, find deals on patio furniture and summer cleaning devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance of those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It was officially declared a holiday after a lengthy chain of events beginning in 1950 after the U.S. Congress issued a proclamation calling on citizens to “pray, each in accordance with his religious faith, for permanent peace.” It wasn’t actually declared a federal holiday until 1971. Now, it’s celebrated on the final Monday of each May every year.

Memorial Day sales are typically some of the best of the year, especially when it comes to deals on big-ticket items like mattresses and TVs. As with any sale, it’s important to check prices and do your research to see if the items you’re interested in are really on sale or just marked up and then artificially discounted. However, we’ve done the research for you when it comes to the sales we promote, so you can shop deals here knowing you’re getting the best prices possible.

Memorial Day is a national and federal holiday, so many federal businesses and government-owned entities will be closed to observe the day. That includes banks, schools, and other locations. Some private businesses, big box stores, and restaurants will also be closed. Of course, if you’re looking to get some shopping done to capitalize on all the deals going on during the holiday, online retailers will be open for business, so you can shop ’til you drop without leaving the house.

There’s a wide range of retailers that put items up for sale for Memorial Day. From Amazon to Best Buy and every store in between, there are a multitude of Memorial Day sales that go live long ahead of the official holiday. We’ve already started to see deals accumulating across multiple retailers, and they’re only going to start coming faster as we approach the holiday itself. You’ll find deals just about everywhere once Memorial Day arrives proper, so if there’s something you have your eye on to purchase, be sure to check your favorite retailer for what’s on offer. We’ll also keep you up to date with what we find.

Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, sleep, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

When he’s not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on X at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].

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