33 Memorial Day Sales You Need to Shop This Year

Memorial Day weekend is the time to buy

If you’ve been saving every hard-earned dollar of your stimulus check waiting for the best sales of the year, your wait is almost over—huge Memorial Day sales are right around the corner. “Three-day weekends are always great for sales, but Memorial Day weekend happens to be one of the best when it comes to deep discounts,” says smart-shopping expert Trae Bodge. “This long weekend offers a fantastic opportunity for consumers to save on bigger investment items. You can expect generous rebates and discounts as high as 60 percent off regular retail prices.” We’re talking fabulous Memorial Day furniture sales, mattress sales, appliance sales, and TV sales, to name a few.

To score the absolute best deals, you’ll need to do two important things: Keep an open mind when it comes to retailers, and stack promotions. “Don’t take sale prices at face value,” Bodge advises. “Make sure to check your favorite deal sites for exclusive promotions or cashback deals that you can stack with retailer sales.” One more thing to be on the lookout for this year? Travel-related deals, which she says will likely pop up as the American tourism economy rebounds with the uptick in available vaccines.

But don’t limit yourself to booking a fabulous vacation or buying the best mattress on the market at an amazing discount. You’ll also score some of the best deals on products you’ll use every day, like normally pricey shoes, skin care, and even food. Here’s what you’ll want to put on your shopping list.

Home appliances

Don’t wait to buy that new washer and dryer set, range, or dishwasher, because the days leading up to Memorial Day will be better than any other sale we’ve seen in 2021.

Maytag: May is Maytag month, which means shoppers can get up to a $200 rebate via prepaid card by mail or save up to $200 via instant rebate with the purchase of select Maytag appliances on the brand’s website or through some of their retail partners. The promotion will run from April 29 through June 2 and make this already affordable brand even more budget-friendly.

BestBuy: The electronics superstore will be offering hundreds off its most popular appliances—including refrigerators, washing machines, and more—with discounts ranging from 10 to 40 percent off usual prices. It’ll also be stacking its Appliances Outlet landing page with hundreds of new deals at up to 40 percent off. BestBuy offers some of the biggest appliance sales each year, so it’s worth waiting with bated breath to see exactly which models will be marked down.

Lowe’s: Bookmark the Lowe’s Memorial Day Sales landing page, because that’s where you’ll find appliances at up to a third off their usual prices. Pro tip: This retailer offers an aggressive price-match policy that spans most other major retailers. Go in with a plan by knowing the brands that make the most reliable appliances, according to Consumer Reports.

Home Depot: If it’s time to replace some big-ticket home items, this superstore is another place you’ll definitely want to be over the holiday weekend. While specific deals are still under wraps for 2021, last year’s deals included discounts of up to $1,700 off on fridges, ovens, and washer/dryer sets. You’ll also save big-time on outdoor items like lawnmowers, grills, and patio furniture. Talk about setting the stage for one great summer!

Mattresses and bedding

Looking to upgrade your sleep? Memorial Day weekend will be a treasure trove of discounts on mattresses of all price points and styles. “I am hearing some buzz about exciting mattress sales like those from Mattress Firm,” Bodge says. “The sales will be the ‘very best they’ve ever been over Memorial Day,’ according to my sources at the company.”

MattressFirm: Expect up to 40 percent off Mattress Firm’s popular mattresses in the days leading up to Memorial Day, with the entire weekend seeing a virtual parade of seldom-discounted mattresses at rock-bottom prices.

PlushBeds: If you’re looking for a sustainable and non-toxic mattress, you’re in the right place. Expect up to $1,200 off PlushBeds’ premium organic mattresses.

Purple: Get ready for bundle deals and freebies on popular sleep products including mattresses, pillows, and bedding.

Leesa: This year’s Memorial Day sales will net you up to $400 off mattresses, plus discounts on sheet sets, as well as free no-contact delivery.

Layla: Buy a Layla hybrid mattress of any size over Memorial Day weekend and you’ll get $200 off the usual retail price, plus two free Layla memory foam pillows, a set of microfiber sheets, and a mattress protector. Now that’s what we call a deal!

Apparel and accessories

Now is the time to stock up on basics, exciting back-in-the-world dresses, and business casual pieces that work just as well at the home office as anywhere else.

Gap: All Gap brands, including Old Navy and Athleta, will offer up to 60 percent off retail prices and special doorbuster-style deals on warm-weather essentials like tanks, shorts, and swimwear. Expect the average discount to hover around the 30 percent range, with some special promotions being well over half off regular retail pricing.

Forsake: Take 20 percent off the brand’s outdoorsy boots and shoes this Memorial Day weekend. The versatile sneaker boots come in men’s and women’s styles, and they pair well with an adventurous lifestyle. All you’ll need to do to access the deal is shop the brand’s website between May 22 and May 31.

TOCCIN: Premium fashion label TOCCIN will offer a sitewide 30 percent discount sale from May 26 through June 1, offering a tempting opportunity to stock up on flowing dresses and the types of frocks you might wear to an outdoor summer wedding. You can also browse their extra-discounted sale section here.

Sonia Hou: Jewelry brand Sonia Hou is offering 30 percent off its chopstick-style earrings, which were designed in response to the uptick in violent crimes against AAPI communities. These fan favorites will be marked down to $49.99 throughout Memorial Day weekend, and 10 percent of all sales will be donated to #stopasianhate organizations. Here are more Asian-American-owned businesses to support right now.

Payless: The already famously affordable shoe destination will offer 30 percent off all shoes the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, as well as a wallet-friendly 40 percent off orders on Memorial Day itself. Free standard shipping will also be offered throughout the weekend. That means some of the store’s popular summer styles will be marked down as low as $5—an unbeatable deal, especially if you’re shopping for kids’ kicks.

Home decor and linens

Memorial Day weekend is typically one of the best times of the year to stock up on sheets, bedding, towels, and home decor items like kitchenware and lamps. “It’s between the rush for Mother’s Day gifts and a little before Father’s Day,” explains Daniel Wilson, a retail advisor for CoreGroup. “That means retailers are going to push their clearance items from Mother’s Day to make shelf space for seasonal items, and try to score a few more sales for Father’s Day, which typically sees less bedding and bath movement when compared to other sectors.”

American Blossom Linens: This eco-friendly line is a favorite for lovers of organic cotton and magazine-worthy style, and offers sustainably made and chemical-free bedding with temperature control. Throughout Memorial Day weekend, you can score a rare 20 percent off everything on the site, including all of their luxury organic linens.

Comma Home: Take 20 percent off everything at this New York-based luxury bedding brand that specializes in weighted blankets, comforters, and ultra-cozy throws. The sales will be in full swing from May 28 through May 31.

Anthropologie: Get up to 25 percent off their already discounted bedding and bedroom furniture throughout the second half of May. Not sure what you need? Check out these ways to make your bed 10 times cozier and shop accordingly!

Layla Sleep: For a better night’s sleep, you need amazing pillows—and you’ll rest even better knowing that you didn’t break the bank buying them. That’s where Layla Sleep comes in. The brand will be offering big discounts on its best-selling pillows, including the Kapok Memory Foam Pillow; buy one and you’ll get another at 50 percent off. The deal is valid throughout Memorial Day weekend and applies to any size.

Ruggable: Machine-washable rugs from Ruggable have quickly become a new go-to favorite for homes with high foot traffic, kids, and pets. Take 15 percent off all of their best-selling rugs and more from May 28 through June 1 by visiting the brand’s website and using their to-be-announced code at checkout.

Wellness essentials

Load up your shopping carts with your favorite supplements and wellness essentials over Memorial Day weekend, when prices tend to dip at least 25 percent—and sometimes more.

Ancient Nutrition: Take 25 percent off the brand’s Multi Collagen Protein Powder on Amazon through Memorial Day weekend with an easy-to-click-and-clip coupon that makes this bestseller more affordable than usual.

Medterra: CBD favorites from Medterra will be marked down by 30 percent sitewide from May 28 through May 31. The brand’s entire lineup will be open to the sale, including capsules, lotions, gummies, and more. Do you have questions about CBD? Find out everything you ever wanted to know in our ultimate guide to CBD.

Extract Labs: Another fan-favorite CBD line, Extract Labs will also be offering 30 percent off sitewide over Memorial Day weekend in honor of the brand’s founder, an American military veteran. Gummies, face creams, and other popular products from the line will all be included in the sale pricing.

Amazon Beauty: Clip coupons for at least 35 percent off boutique Amazon beauty brands throughout Memorial Day weekend, when a coalition of independent beauty companies plan to organize their own collection of steep discounts and sales.

Tech items

Be on the lookout for doorbuster sales and price-matching across your favorite retailers over Memorial Day weekend with popular tech gifts and coveted items like televisions, home office equipment, and audio equipment. Expect up to 50 percent off usual prices and add-on freebies like extended warranties and free delivery.

Walmart: Expect to find HD televisions, Chromebooks, and favorite tech accessories like earbuds marked down at Walmart’s Memorial Day weekend sale, which will run the entire week leading up to Memorial Day. Doorbuster-style deals are expected to range from new-model Chromebooks under $100 to wall-enhancing HD televisions under $200. The best part? They’ll ship fast and free for most qualifying orders—and possibly even arrive the same day for Walmart+ members.

Amazon: You’ll find a plethora of Memorial Day sales on Amazon’s tech items, but there are three that we’re particularly excited about. First, there’s the TCL 50-inch Class 4-Series 4K UHD Smart Roku LED TV, which will be marked down well below $300; industry experts are expecting this one to sell out, so act fast if you want to nab one! Then there’s theOutlet, a nifty gadget that offers twice the amount of electrical outlets in far less space. Use code RDOUTLET at checkout between midnight Pacific on May 29 and 11:59 p.m. Pacific on May 31 to get 25 percent off. And last but not least, if you want to enhance your home office, you’ll want to buy a Victor standing desk. Get 25 percent off usual retail prices from May 24 through June 7 by using code MEMORIAL25 at checkout.

Beauty

Memorial Day weekend is when beauty brands try to offer a little something extra to keep shoppers interested in skin care and makeup beyond just SPF. That means you can expect to find a variety of color cosmetics, fragrances, and other beauty essentials marked down by a generous 20 percent.

Elizabeth Grant: Head to Elizabeth Grant’s website between May 28 and May 31 and use code MEMORIAL20 at checkout to take 20 percent off full-priced items sitewide. This skin-care brand is one of QVC’s top sellers and offers a wide range of serums, creams, lotions, and other beauty-enhancing potions that have amassed a cult following.

Dr. Yates Hair Care: Looking for the best shampoo for your hair type? You’ll be able to take 20 percent off already-fair pricing on Dr. Yates Hair Care products from May 28 through May 31 by using the code MEMORIALDAY20 at checkout.

Pai-Shau: Luxury beauty brands will offer discounts over Memorial Day weekend as well, with Pai-Shau knocking 20 percent off all its travel-size products. As a bonus, you’ll get the iridescent NecessiTEAs travel bag and free shipping with any $75 minimum order. This sale will be active from May 26 through May 31.

Amazon: Head to Amazon for independent beauty brands offering seriously steep discounts on Memorial Day weekend. You’ll find Stila All Day Foundation & Concealer marked down by 50 percent, NūFace Hydrating Gel Primer at 30 percent off, and more. While you won’t need much for a natural makeup look this summer, you’ll certainly want to stock up for the rest of the year.

Home-entertaining favorites

Companies that offer home-ready fun and entertainment flourished in the cold winter months since stay-at-home orders were so widespread. Now that the weather is warming up and vaccines are more readily available, companies are offering their best-selling items at remarkable discounts—and that includes some seriously good eats.

Omaha Steaks: Grilling for a crowd, or just want a lot of leftovers? Check out the 40 Omaha Steak Burgers + 40 Jumbo Franks package for $149.99; you’ll save 67 percent by not buying each item separately. Order a few days before Memorial Day and you’ll be all set for the best cookout in town.

Carne Collective: Take 20 percent off Carne Collective’s Memorial Day Box, which is filled to the brim with New York strip steaks, rib eyes, ground chuck, flank steak, and a picanha culotte. This would also make an amazing food gift for a very lucky person.

Rosetta Stone: The iconic language-teaching program will be on sale for $179 over Memorial Day weekend. The Lifetime Unlimited Languages is normally priced at $199, and it offers unlimited access to learning languages with a plan that never expires. It’s a great deal for lifelong learners and travelers looking to brush up on their language skills, learn a new foreign tongue, or even share with other family members at home.

Beyond Memorial Day’s stellar sales, there’s still plenty to look forward to, of course, when it comes to deals. Find out the best time to buy these 45 cheap finds throughout the year. And don’t forget to bookmark which stores are open on Memorial Day!

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• Trae Bodge, smart-shopping expert