Staff-picked deals:
1. Top 10 sales
2. TVs
3. Mattresses
4. Appliances
5. Vacuums
6. Apple
7. Laptops
8. Phones
9. Smart home
10. Fitness
Labor Day sales aren't quite finished yet. The holiday is now over, but many of the best deals are expected to be available throughout the week. End of summer deals and last-minute back to school shopping will also help keep prices low for the next few days.
In addition, high prices, fears of a recession, and ongoing stock shortages are causing retailers to offer bigger-than-average discounts on everything from 4K TVs to major kitchen appliances. That's great news for shoppers looking to cut down on spending as it gives you more options to buy the things you need at the prices you want.
Generally speaking, Labor Day is a great time to score discounts on 4K TVs, appliances, furniture, and laptops. You'll also find excellent Labor Day mattress sales and discounts on home furniture.
To date some of the best sales we've seen come courtesy of Best Buy. For instance, the retailer is taking up to $400 off select MacBook Pros with prices from $949 (opens in new tab). (That sets a new record for the cheapest MacBook Pro we've ever seen). Best Buy — along with Amazon — are also offering the 10.2-inch iPad for just $279, which is a new price low for Apple's entry-level tablet.
If you're not a Mac fan, we've also spotted a great sale on Dell laptops. The PC manufacturer is taking up to $350 off Windows laptops with prices from $209 (opens in new tab). The XPS laptop, which is one of our favorite machines, is on sale from $849, which is great Labor Day deal for anyone doing any last-minute back to school shopping.
If you're shopping for major appliances, Samsung is taking up to $1,200 off its collection of large appliances (opens in new tab). The sale includes refrigerators, washer/dryer unites, dishwashers, and robot vacs.
Labor Day is the last big sale before the holiday season begins in late October. It also marks the unofficial end of summer. So here are the best Labor Day sales you can still get. (Also, there's talk of another Prime Day that'll allegedly happen later this fall).
Labor Day sales — Quick links
- Amazon: save 40% on Echo devices, 4K TVs, Bose speakers, and more (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: up to $400 off MacBook Pros, iPads, $100 off MacBook Air, more (opens in new tab)
- Dell: free Disney Plus bundle w/ select purchases (opens in new tab)
- Helix: up to $350 off mattresses + 2 free pillows (opens in new tab)
- Home Depot: up to $700 off kitchen appliances, fridges, and more (opens in new tab)
- HP: up to 75% off laptops (opens in new tab)
- iRobot: up to $600 off deals from $149 (opens in new tab)
- Lenovo: up to 63% off ThinkPads and IdeaPads (opens in new tab)
- Microsoft: up to $500 off laptops, Surface, more (opens in new tab)
- Nectar: $200 off Editor's Choice mattress + $499 in free gifts (opens in new tab)
- Overstock: up to 70% off shelves, furniture from $110 (opens in new tab)
- Razer: up to 50% off accessories + free gift (opens in new tab)
- Samsung: save up to $430 on appliances, Chromebooks, tablets, and more (opens in new tab)
- Sling TV: 50% off your first month (opens in new tab)
- Verizon: buy one 5G smartphone, get $800 off another (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: apparel from $15, vacuums from $29 (opens in new tab)
- Wayfair: up to 50% off outdoor furniture, living room seating (opens in new tab)
Labor Day sales — best deals now
Top 10 sales
TVs
- Smart TVs w/ Echo Dot: from $99 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Samsung TVs: deals from $379 (opens in new tab)
- OLED TVs: deals from $676 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Mattresses
- Nectar: $200 off Editor's Choice mattress + free $499 bed set (opens in new tab)
- Tempur-Pedic: 40% off mattress toppers + up to 30% off sitewide (opens in new tab)
- Saatva: up to $500 off mattresses (opens in new tab)
Appliances
- Air conditioner clearance sale: deals from $159 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- Large appliances: up to $700 off LG, GE, more @ Home Depot (opens in new tab)
- Washers/dryers: 35% off washer + dryer sets @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
Vacuums
- iRobot: up to $600 off, deals from $149 @ iRobot (opens in new tab)
- Samsung vacs: $100 off Jet Stick (opens in new tab) or $100 off Jet Bot @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
- Dyson/Hoover/Shark: deals from $129 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Apple
- Apple sale: $400 off MacBook Pro + $800 off iPhone 13 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- AirPods: deals from $99 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Apple Watch: deals from $299 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Laptops
- Intel laptops: up to $300 off @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- MacBooks: deals from $949 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- Lenovo: up to 67% off ThinkPads from $920 (opens in new tab)
Phones
- iPhone 13 Pro: up to $800 off @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- 5G phone sale: free w/ new line @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
- Samsung phones: up to $1,200 off w/ trade-in @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Smart home
- Alexa device sale: Alexa devices from $19 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Ring security cams: deals from $49 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Fitness
- Under Armour: deals from $15 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Equipment sale: save on Schwinn, Nordic Track, more @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- Treadmill sale: deals from $250 @ Walmart (opens in new tab)
Labor Day vs. back to school
Labor Day and back to school season are two separate events. However, there is some crossover between the two. That said, the best back to school sales can be found now and through the month of August. As August comes to a close, retailers will quickly focus their attention on Labor Day. Our advice: if you're shopping for back to school, buy now so you can avoid any shipping delays and/or product shortages. If you're making a big purchase — such as buying a new mattress or major kitchen appliance — you'll find better prices over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
When is Labor Day 2022?
Labor Day 2022 will fall on Monday, September 5. The national holiday is held on the first Monday of September to honor the American labor movement. Every year, retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Amazon offer a wide variety of Labor Day sales with sitewide discounts.
What are the best Labor Day sales?
Labor Day sales are a great time to shop for deals on TVs, laptops, mattresses, and home appliances. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the holiday shopping season — namely Black Friday and Cyber Monday — are just a few months out. If you need something asap, Labor Day sales are a great time to shop. If you can afford to wait awhile, our dollar will go further in November and December.