While Memorial Day itself is for solemn remembrance, Memorial Day weekend is considered by many to be the unofficial start of summer and celebrated with outdoor barbecues, beaches, and, of course, Memorial Day sales. Whether you’re looking to buy a refrigerator or vacuum cleaner, or you’d like to upgrade your bedroom or living room furniture, you’re likely to find tons of Memorial Day deals at your favorite retailers.
So what kind of discounts can you expect to find? Memorial Day and the other three-day holiday weekends during the year, such as Labor Day and Presidents Day, offer great deals on a variety of products, but Memorial Day tends to be known for its appliance, mattress, and furniture deals.
When Is Memorial Day 2023?
Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, 2023. It’s celebrated on the last Monday in May each year.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday honoring members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died while serving this country. It posthumously honors veterans and has been observed in the U.S. since 1868. It differs from Veterans Day, observed Nov. 11 every year, in that Veterans Day honors all veterans, living and deceased, for their service.
When Do Memorial Day Sales Start?
Memorial Day sales generally begin the Friday before Memorial Day and extend through the holiday and sometimes even a few days after that. However, some retailers and brands began their sales earlier, even a week or two ahead of the holiday. If you’re counting on snagging a particular item on sale for Memorial Day, check for any early sales to make sure you get it.
What Are the Best Memorial Day Sales To Shop?
Memorial Day sales are what typically make big-ticket items like kitchen appliances and mattresses among the best purchases to make in May. Check major retailers like Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Macy’s, and others, as well as brand websites like Saatva, Avocado, Shark, and Dyson to make sure you’re seeing the best Memorial Day deals. Lowe’s and Home Depot are also offering discounts on outdoor furniture and lawn-care products during the holiday.
Here are deals you can check out during this year's Memorial Day sales:
Memorial Day Mattress Sales
Shoppers typically save hundreds during Memorial Day mattress sales. Whether you’re heading to a local mattress store, a direct-to-consumer brand like Saatva or Avocado, or an online retailer like Wayfair, you can expect to save up to 40% on a new mattress.
Here are some of this year's best deals from brands that also ranked in our Best Mattresses of 2023.
- Saatva: The brand is offering U.S. News readers an exclusive discount of $400 off any mattress purchase of at least $1,000 for its 2023 Memorial Day sale.
- Avocado: This year Avocado is offering $250 off most mattresses exclusively to U.S. News readers with coupon code USNMEMORIAL.
- WinkBeds: The company is taking $300 off any WinkBeds mattress purchase, plus an extra $50 off with our exclusive U.S. News promo code USNEWSMD23.
- Nolah: U.S. News readers can get 30% off mattresses with the coupon code USNEWS5OFF, plus get two free pillows with their order.
- Plushbeds: U.S. News readers can use code USNEWS100 to take $1,250 off select mattresses and get a free bedding bundle. The company is also offering 25% off toppers, pillows, bedding, and more.
- Birch: This organic mattress company is offering a 25% discount sitewide with code MEMORIALDAY25. It's also including two free Eco-Rest pillows with every mattress purchase.
- Puffy: Using code SAVE1350, you'll get $750 off any Puffy mattress plus a $600 Luxury Sleep Bundle with two pillows, bedsheets, and a mattress protector.
- Helix: Take 25% off any mattress purchase with code MEMORIALDAY25. You'll also get two free pillows with your purchase.
- Bear: This bed-in-a-box mattress company is offering a 35% discount sitewide for Memorial Day. Also, if you use code MEMDAY, you'll get a sleep accessory bundle, valued at $400, with every mattress purchase. The bundle includes pillows, a sheet set, and a mattress protector.
- Layla: You can get $200 off the Layla Hybrid mattress during the company's Memorial Day sale, as well as $150 off the Layla Memory Foam mattress. You'll also receive free sleep accessories with a mattress purchase. The sale runs through June 5.
- Cocoon by Sealy: For the month of May, the company is taking 35% off mattresses and including free pillows and a sheet bundle with every mattress purchase.
- Nectar: The company is offering 33% off sitewide through June 5.
If you’re also in the market for new bedding accessories, you’ll be able to save big on new bedding during Memorial Day weekend. You can often bundle sleep accessories with a mattress purchase for the highest savings.
For the best mattress deals going on right now, see our Best Mattress Deals.
Memorial Day Appliance Sales
Memorial Day weekend is one of the best times to shop for new appliances. Shoppers hunting for Memorial Day appliance sales on refrigerators, washers, dryers, or other large appliances can expect to save 30% or more.
Here are a few of the best deals we found this year:
- Maytag: May is Maytag Month, and shoppers can get up to 30% off all Maytag major appliances. You can also receive a $200 instant rebate if you buy three or more appliances at one time. These same deals will be offered at Maytag's authorized retailers.
- Dyson: Dyson is offering up to $200 off select vacuum cleaners, such as the Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute, which drops from $599.99 to $399.99.
- Shark: The small appliance maker has discounted several models of its vacuum cleaners up to $150 off for its Memorial Day sale. Models include upright, cordless, and robot vacuums.
- Home Depot: The big-box retailer is offering $300 off refrigerators that cost $2,498 or more and an extra $100 off select laundry sets.
- Lowe’s: The home improvement retailer is discounting a range of grills and smokers for Memorial Day. Additionally, Lowe's is offering up to $1,000 or more off major appliances that cost $396 or more and up to an additional 10% off appliance packages from select brands. The sale runs through June 7.
For the best vacuum sales going on right now, see our Best Vacuum Deals.
Memorial Day Furniture Sales
Whether you’re in need of a new sofa, bedroom set, or dining room table, you’ll want to get the best deals while shopping for furniture. Retailers such as Wayfair, Overstock, and Macy’s are offering significant discounts during their Memorial Day furniture sales this year. Meanwhile, big-box stores like Ashley Furniture HomeStore are also offering deep discounts.
Here are details on some good sales we found this year:
- Ashley Furniture: This furniture retailer is offering up to 50% off furniture with spotlight deals on pieces like sectional sofas, dining tables, bedroom furniture, and more. Ashley is also offering up to 60 months of special financing on qualifying purchases of $1,999 or more using an Ashley Advantage Synchrony card.
- Macy’s: Customers can score up to 60% off rugs, furniture, and mattresses during Macy’s Memorial Day sale.
- Overstock: Shoppers can save on more than 500,000 items for their homes on sale through June 1 during Overstock’s Memorial Day Clearance Sale. The online retailer offers free shipping on most orders.
- Wayfair: This online retailer is offering up to 50% off outdoor living products and patio furniture. It includes seating, grills, and more.
Find Memorial Day Coupons Online
You can find coupons and promo codes for Memorial Day sales on the U.S. News Deals site. We have coupons available for hundreds of companies and brands – including Best Buy, Dell, KitchenAid, Marshalls, Famous Footwear, Barnes & Noble, and many others – and we routinely update them so only the current promotions are shown.
You can also check retailers’ and brands’ websites to see if they have sale sections or offer promotions from their sites.
Memorial Day Deals – Tips To Save
Like many three-day holiday weekends, Memorial Day has a multitude of sales that surround it. It can be a great time to purchase an expensive item, like a mattress or a large kitchen appliance. Here are some tips to help you save during your Memorial Day shopping:
Check around for the best deals
Memorial Day sales can last for several days up to two weeks or more, so you have some time to compare multiple manufacturers’ or retailers’ sites for the best price. If you’re shopping for something pricey like a refrigerator, it’s a good idea to take your time and scope out what’s available at the best price before committing to a purchase.
You can also check out our best deals pages for current sales, including Best Mattress Deals, Best Vacuum Deals, Best Apparel Deals, Best Travel Deals, and Best VPN Deals.
Consider an older model
With new mattress and appliance models often making their way into stores around Memorial Day, holiday sales often include discounts on previous-year mattresses, refrigerators, and vacuum models. If you don’t need the latest features, these deals can save you a lot of money.
Look into price-match policies
Did you find a product you’re interested in at a retailer close to you but the price is higher than what you’ve seen online or at another store? Ask the retailer if it will match the price of the competitor.
Many retailers, such as Target and Walmart, have price-match policies and will honor a competitor’s price. Just make sure the products are exactly the same, including model and features. Also, make sure you have proof of the lower price. Most retailers will ask you for an advertisement, image, or URL.
Use coupons, promo codes, and browser extensions
Check the U.S. News Deals coupon site to find current and valid coupons and promo codes for hundreds of businesses and stack coupons when you can. Some retailers and brands only allow one coupon or promotion to be used at a time, but many others allow more than one to be applied to a purchase.
Use a credit card that offers rewards
Many major credit card companies’ and retailers’ store credit cards have cash-back promotions or offer rewards program benefits like points for purchases that can be redeemed for savings on future orders. Earning points before buying an expensive item like a mattress is a great way to secure savings.
Just make sure to carefully check the terms and conditions of any rewards program. Some points may expire after a certain amount of time.
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