Memorial Day weekend is the time to buy
If you’ve been saving every hard-earned dollar or your stimulus check waiting for the best sales of the year, the time is ripe to take advantage of steep Memorial Day sales and discounts. “Expect more aggressive discounting on seasonal items like warm weather apparel,” explains Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert. “This isn’t surprising given that consumers haven’t been shopping as much for spring apparel, so retailers are pricing that merchandise to move. You can find also great deals on mattresses, home appliances, and personal care items right now.” Some of the best deals, though, are on the products you’ll use every day like normally-pricey shoes, vacuums, and skincare.
Note: Prices listed were accurate as of press time; pricing fluctuations may occur.
Take an extra 40 percent off open-box appliances at BestBuy.com
$347
Head to BestBuy.com over Memorial Day weekend to save an extra 40 percent on existing open-box appliance pricing when you use promo code OPENBOXSAVE40 at checkout. You can see the full selection of open-box appliances here, and expect rock-bottom pricing on everything from washers and dryers to refrigerators. We found laundry machines under $350.
Up to 70 percent off at Overstock.com
$26.38
As if that hefty discount through the rest of May wasn’t enough, shipping is free on all orders no matter the size. Patio furniture is starting at $99, room-enhancing rugs are marked down as low as $49, and comfortable living room chairs for all those cozy movie nights start at $99. We found jute rugs under $27, too.
Save big at Zappos
$27.20
Even if you’re just lounging by the blow-up kiddie pool in your own backyard, you still want to look cute doing it. This DOTTI caftan cover-up is 57 percent off and comes in plus sizes, too. And since it’s Zappos, you can find big discounts on sandals, sneakers, and flip flops for the whole family, too.
Up to 70 percent off at Wayfair
$1099
Find everything you need for your outdoor living room, including hot tubs at and saunas at up to 30 percent off and garden decor starting at $19.99. The sale is sponsored by Samsung so you can score big discounts on appliances including washer and dryers and this 36-inch French Door Energy Star Refrigerator with Filtered Ice Maker and CoolSelect Pantry that’s a whopping 35 percent off.
Deals too good to pass up on everything sleep-related
$149
Log on to Layla to find discounts on everything from mattresses to pillows to sheets to our top pick: a weighted blanket that’s $30 off. The “hugging blanket” gives Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) to ease your anxiety and help you drift off to dreamland.
A new mattress with $399-worth of free accessories
Starting at $499
Buy your new mattress at Nectar over the Memorial Day weekend and they’ll throw in a mattress protector, a set of sheets, and pillows for free! Not only will you save money, but you’ll save time, too, when you don’t have to shop for all the extras.
Take up to 65 percent off bed frames
$198
Load your life up with the best sleep products, and not just pillows and sheets (although those are great to buy now, too), because bed frames are marked down by up to 60 percent by some of the most popular makers. Bed brand Zinus is offering its adjustable bed frames marked down $198 from its usual $549 through Memorial Day weekend. Find out what Memorial Day is and why we celebrate it.
High-end menswear up to 50 percent off
$37.50
Popular menswear brands like Mizzen+Main will be marking cult-favorite shirts down by up to 50 percent just in time for Father’s Day shopping. Score a few of the brand’s famous Phil Mickelson polo shirts for dad’s work from home business casual ensembles, or stock up for yourself with an additional 25 percent off sale styles this May 21 through May 25.
Take 25 percent off wine
$9
Are you sitting for this? Even absolutely recession-proof wine is on sale for Memorial Day, and it feels like the gift we all needed. Sip white, rosé, or sparkling on the back patio with your quaran-team member of choice at a discount from Wine Insiders with code MEMORIAL25. The code grants access to 25 percent off sitewide (you can use it to stock up on your favorite reds, too) from May 23 through May 25. Shipping is free on orders of six or more bottles. Check out these other Father’s Day gift ideas, too.
Take 20 percent off Keds
$40
Comfort is everything right now, so take advantage of Keds full-priced sneakers, slip-ons, and even children’s shoes being discounted by 20 percent off from May 21 through May 26. The brand seldom discounts their best-sellers, so this is a pretty big deal, and just the excuse you’re looking for to get your new long walks routine going. Check out the brand’s sale section for even steeper discounts, too. Use code WEEKEND at checkout to score the discount. Find out the Memorial Day facts you didn’t learn in school.
50 percent off all activewear from Russell Athletic
$10
Snap up men’s summer shorts, athletic pants, polos, kids and women’s shorts, fleece sweatshirts for the fall, and gym must-haves for the whole family May 22 through May 25 at 50 percent off. Nothing is held back from the discount, and all orders over $50 qualify for free shipping. Comfortable classics like men’s joggers will be marked down to $10. No code is necessary to take advantage of this discount.
Save hundreds on robotic vacuums
$299
Set a reminder in your phone to scoop up a Neato D4 robotic vacuum on May 25 for $299 instead of its usual $549 price tag. You’ll love the smart features on this above-the-rest robot because it offers no-go lines controlled by an app on your phone, gets into corners better than other models, has an extra-large brush, and 75 minutes of battery life (that’s a lot of cleaning). It works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it a great tech gift too.
Up to 70 percent off at eBags
$19.99
Take up to 70 percent off the namesake brand of eBags.com now through Memorial Day and find yourself rolling with new luggage, toiletry organizers, backpacks, laptop cases, and every other type of really cool bag you’ve been holding out for. Take an extra 50 percent off clutter-clearing organizers like this one with code HOTDOG at checkout. Not sure what you need in your wardrobe? Check out these classic handbags every woman needs in her wardrobe.
Buy one get one 50 percent off CBD products
$4.50
Treat yourself to some Veritas Farms full-spectrum hemp CBD products during their Memorial Day sale, because everything will be buy-one-get-one-50 percent off sitewide through May 25. The only exception is their hand sanitizer, but you’ll be able to scoop up seldom-discounted balms, gummies, capsules, and more at a steal. Popular Veritas Farms CBD gummies will be marked down below $5 in some instances.
Up to 40 percent off at Rockport
$60
From May 21 through May 26, Rockport.com will be holding a blowout sale sitewide that will make you want to stock up on comfortable, well-made shoes. Take 30 percent off your first pair or 40 percent off two or more pairs of shoes. Better yet? Shipping is free. Might we suggest some new walking shoes for Dad? These plain-toe sneakers are marked down to $60.
Save up to $500 on adjustable Tempur-Pedic mattresses
Starting at $1,500
Suddenly splurging on better sleep seems more prudent than ever, which is why you’ll be pleased to know Tempur-Pedic’s Memorial Day sale might save you some serious cash. Take $100 off their Adapt and ProAdapt models, $300 off the breeze and LUXEbreeze models, $100 off Ergo, or $200 of the popular Ergo Extend mattresses. Prices start at about $1,500, which puts owning a truly luxurious mattress within reach. Find out the things you should know when shopping for a new mattress.
Take 20 percent off all Pacific Shaving Co. products
$6.40
Put your Amazon Prime membership to good use with this ultra-affordable deal. Pacific Shaving Co. is offering 20 percent off all its products through May 31 with code ZOOMGROOM20 entered at checkout. The entire line is already ultra-affordable, and shipping is fast and free for Prime members. A little goes a long way with their apothecary-style shave creams, so you’ll be sure to make the most of your purchase.
Summer essentials are up to 30 percent off at Big Lots
$14
Big Lots is already known for its rock-bottom pricing, but this Memorial Day weekend will be unlike any other because the store is offering additional discounts on everything from garden planters and soil to beach towels, water toys, and patio furniture. Even gas pit fire tables, the perfect way to take your living room experience to the backyard, are marked down by 30 percent through Memorial Day. Customers can also take advantage of discounts on home office essentials, and everything is available for online orders with curbside pickup to promote healthy social distance. If you’ve got kids and a yard, this inflatable giraffe sprinkler just may be the best $14 you spend all summer long.
See better for 20 percent off
Starting at $77
From May 24 through May 26, Lensabl is offering 20 percent off lens replacement and frames with code HOLIDAY at checkout, and 10 percent off contacts with code CONTACTS10. It’s a great way to replace old frames and lenses or refill your stash of contacts at a discount.
15 percent off all Green Goo products
$10.49
Even best-selling first aid products from Green Goo are marked down by 20 percent this Memorial Day weekend, and no code is necessary. The rarely-discounted brand is famous for their ointments, with their easy-to-carry portable tins of healing and restoring “goo” scoring rave reviews with thousands of customers.
Take 20 percent off all Bondi Sands sunless tanning products
$24
Fake your bronze and reduce your sun exposure with Bondi Sands products, the Australian brand with a cult following Americans are now clamoring for. Their entire lineup of products will be marked from now through May 23 on Amazon, which means you’re officially out of reasons to risk too much sun exposure. You’re welcome. Find out more of our favorite self-tanners.
$100 off Rosetta Stone Lifetime Unlimited memberships
$199
Take $100 off Rosetta Stone’s Lifetime Unlimited Languages memberships from May 21 through May 26. Learn as many languages as you want, as often as you want, for as long as you want for $199 instead of the usual $299 price tag. Rosetta Stone allows users to see, hear, speak, read, and write the new language of their choice based on real-world context, which will certainly come in handy when travel opens back up or as an add-on for school students looking for some enrichment.
Up to 80 percent off at Rugs.com
$59
Take up to an extra 80 percent off everything Rugs.com has to offer now through May 27. Choose from over 200,000 indoor and outdoor rugs that range from tribal to mid-century and everything in between. Shipping is free, and returns are free and easy within a 30-day window. Here’s how to tell if you’re vacuuming your carpet enough.
Blue Lizard sunscreens will be 25 percent off
$12.99
While technically not discounted on Memorial Day itself, if you can hold out just a little longer Blue Lizard will be discounting their lineup of fan-favorite, mineral-based sunscreens at Target. online in honor of National Sunscreen Day on May 27. No code is necessary. And, yes, you still have to wear sunscreen with your face mask.
Up to 50 percent off Dearfoams slippers + a charity angle
$26
Slip into a really great deal on Dearfoams slippers now through May 25 while they’re offering 25 to 50 percent off the entire site, making it an ideal time to improve your work from home wardrobe with cushy, home-worthy footwear. Plus, for every pair of slippers purchased on the Dearfoams website, the brand will donate a pair to a healthcare worker on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as part of its buy-one-give-one program.
50 percent off Kenra Professional hair stylers
$9
Take 50 percent off Kenra styling products, including their Strengthening Sealer, Dry Volume Burst, Curl Defining Creme, Sugar Beach Spray, Sugar Beach Sun Creme, and Moisturizing Oil during its one-day-only sale at Ulta.com on May 24. Make sure you set a calendar reminder on your phone so you don’t forget to scoop this deal up! Be sure to avoid these common hair washing mistakes when you lather up.
20 percent off Korres Skincare
$36
This rare discount on Korres skincare products is a smooth, hydrating consolation gift for your lost vacation to the Greek isles. Stock up on the brand’s classics, new releases, and best-sellers through May 25 at Korres.com. No code is necessary. This item will definitely help to get you through the summer.
Up to 70 percent off Soma
$6
Take up to 70 percent off select styles at Soma.com now through May 26, where you’ll find an almost dizzying array of bras, sleepwear, underwear, and comfort classics marked down to irresistible prices. We found satin sleep masks marked down below $6, chenille slippers under $7, and much more. Snap up some of these 21 sleep products shoppers on Amazon can’t stop buying for your most restful sleep.
Take 25 percent off sitewide at BrooklynBedding.com
$125
Now through May 25 is the time to stock up on new sheets and other sleep essentials from Brooklyn Bedding, because they’re offering 25 percent off sitewide—and nothing is held back. You don’t need any special coupon codes or tricks to claim the deal either, just shop till your heart’s content and enjoy the savings. Use the discount on any of their mattresses, pillows, and even organic cotton sheets. Organizing your linen closet? You’ll want to know the easiest way to fold a fitted sheet.
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