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The Memorial Day mattress sales are one of the best times of year to save on a bed and with less than three weeks to go, we're already seeing major discounts from top-rates sleep brands. These are likely to be the biggest price drops you'll see for months, as summer is historically a quiet time for deals.
We've tested over 125 mattresses to bring you the best mattresses of 2026 for all sleep styles and we expect to see discounts on all our favorites in the Memorial Day deals. Brands such as Saatva, Helix, Tempur-Pedic and Bear are expected to bring back low prices to rival the Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts.
The best early Memorial Day mattress deals online
The Tom's Guide Sleep team has been reviewing mattresses and reporting on all the major mattress sales — including Memorial Day — for over five years. These are the best mattress deals we're seeing ahead of Memorial Day...
Memorial Day mattress sales 2026: What you need to know
Memorial Day remains a major player when it comes to mattress sales. It's up there with the Black Friday period when it comes to big discounts.
But as we've observed over the last couple of years, these major holidays don't hold the weight they used to. Some of the best offers we've seen have appeared during 'off' seasons, such as the 4th of July or Sleep Awareness Week in March.
It's still early, but we reckon this year's Memorial Day deals will be the same ones we saw during Presidents' Day in February and even Black Friday 2025. But given recent price hikes — with more likely to come in light of the war in Iran — there's a chance prices won't be as low as they were even a couple of months ago, and summer price hikes may be more pronounced this year.
With that said, Memorial Day is increasingly looking like a good time to buy a mattress if you want to score a deal at the lowest price available. But don't expect historical lows. Between tariffs and international conflicts, mattress production has become more costly, and that eventually trickles down to you, the consumer.
Of course, there will always be cheap mattresses on sale, namely from online giants Amazon and Walmart, as well as budget brands like Siena, Zinus, and Linenspa. If you're working with limited funds, this could be the way to go, but keep in mind that you may need to replace a cheaper mattress much sooner.
Memorial Day mattress sales 2026: FAQs
When do the 2026 Memorial Day mattress sales start?
Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 26, but official sales could start at least a week or more in advance. Like most sales events in recent years, discounts are kicking off earlier and earlier.
After Memorial Day, some sales will end immediately, while others will hang around until the end of the week. By the start of June, most deals will have finished.
After that, the next big sales event is the 4th of July, but we don't expect to see the same level of savings.
Is Memorial Day a good time to buy a mattress?
Yes, especially since mattress prices traditionally rise anyway over the summer months, before dropping again in the lead-up to Black Friday — but whether prices drop much, if at all, remains to be seen.
Where to find the best Memorial Day mattress sales
Shopping online will often get you the best Memorial Day mattress sales, as online retailers don't have the same associated costs as brick-and-mortar stores. These savings are then passed on to the consumer. That's why the best mattresses in a box tend to be excellent value for money.
Another advantage to shopping online is the sheer breadth of deals. You can find discounts on everything from budget memory foam mattresses to the latest sleep tech, and you can browse them all from the comfort of your own home.
This can, however, be overwhelming, which is why we aim to make the mattress shopping process as easy as possible. We track the mattress sales year-round, so we've learned to differentiate between the top savings, the deals we see regularly that are still good value, and the sales that aren't worth your time.
How to avoid a bad deal: red flags to look for
Our number one piece of advice when buying a mattress is to choose a bed with a sleep trial. A sleep trial is a set period of time (100 nights is standard) in which you can test the mattress at home. If it isn't right for your sleep needs, you can return it either for free or a small charge.
If a mattress doesn't have a sleep trial, you lose this testing period and you might end up with a bad mattress (or a mattress that isn't right for you.)
There are a few times you can overlook the trial. If a mattress is incredibly cheap, you're less likely to mind the risk. And if you're opting for a clearance bed, you might feel the discount is good enough to sacrifice the testing period.
Don't forget to check the mattress warranty, as well. A 10-year warranty is standard and should cover factory defaults and imperfections beyond the usual wear and tear.
Our second piece of advice is to ignore the flashy countdown banners and promised discounts. Focus on the final sale price, instead.
Some mattress brands like to raise the MSRP before a sale day so they can then promise a bigger discount. However, the actual cost of the mattress remains the same. In some rare cases, it might even be more expensive than before.
