1. Quick links
2. Editor's choice
3. Our experts
4. Shopping tips
5. FAQ
6. Past sale highlights
Black Friday mattress deals are an excellent way to buy one of this year's best mattresses for every sleeper at a cheaper price. This big annual sale starts on the last Friday of November, and includes every type of mattress and sleep product.
Our team of sleep product experts has been covering the Black Friday mattress sales for years, so we know the best deals when we see them. Because these sales can be overwhelming, we've created this in-depth guide to talk you through everything you need to know about shopping for a mattress online during Black Friday. Our aim is to help you make a confident purchase and to skip the products you don't need.
We’ll tell you where to shop for the best deals, which brands have the longest at-home trial periods, and which of this year’s top-rated mattresses in a box should be on your hit-list. Most major mattress brands run Black Friday deals, and in previous years the biggest discounts have been found on memory foam, hybrid, cooling and organic models.
Leading mattress brands including Casper, Purple, Saatva, Nectar and Dreamcloud are usually among the big hitters, so we’ll be keeping an eye on their monthly mattress sales in the lead-up to November.
As we approach the big day itself, we’ll be updating this article regularly with the best early Black Friday mattress deals. We do this because in previous years brands have launched their sales early as a way to get ahead of the competition. Some as early as October. That’s good news for you because you could pick up a bargain early on and have your new mattress delivered way before the Christmas rush.
While Black Friday is the best time to buy a new mattress for less, you may need a new bed sooner. If that’s the case, also take a look at our guides to the best memory foam mattresses for all budgets, as well as the best hybrid mattress of the year.
Black Friday mattress deals: Quick links
Below you'll find all the latest sales ahead of this year's Black Friday mattress deals being announced:
- Nectar (Editor's Choice): flash sale — 33% off sitewide
- Saatva (Exclusive): 15% off $1,000 or more via this link
- Amerisleep: $450 off any mattress
- Avocado: up to $800 off select mattresses
- Awara: up to $400 off mattresses
- Bear: 35% off sitewide
- Big Fig: save $400 off all mattresses
- Birch: $400 off + 2 free eco pillows
- Brooklyn Bedding: 30% off sitewide
- Casper: up to 50% off select bedding
- Cocoon by Sealy: 35% off Chill mattress + free sleep bundle
- DreamCloud: 40% off luxury mattresses
- Emma: up to 50% off sitewide
- Ghostbed: up to 50% off select bundles
- Helix: save up to $450 on mattresses + 2 free pillows
- Layla: up to $150 off select mattresses
- Leesa: up to $700 off all mattresses + 2 free pillows
- Nolah: 30% off all mattresses
- Tempur-Pedic: up to $700 off adjustable mattress sets
- Vaya: $300 off any mattress
- WinkBeds: $300 off all mattresses
- Zoma Mattress: $150 off any mattress
Black Friday mattress deals: Editor's choice
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Black Friday mattress deals: Our experts
Meet the people who will be helping you to choose the best Black Friday mattress deal for your body, budget and sleep needs this November:
Claire is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with nearly 15 years‘ product review experience under her belt. She has tested a wide range of memory foam, hybrid, cooling and organic mattresses, as well as pillows, duvets and weighted blankets. This Black Friday, Claire will guide you through the different mattresses and sleep accessories on sale and how each can improve your sleep. Claire has also been tracking mattress prices for years, so she'll know whether the deal you're considering is one to snap up or swerve.
Louis refuses to pay full price for anything. He has over 10 years‘ experience finding the best deals to save readers money. Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for sales on editor-recommended mattresses, pillows, weighted blankets, mattress toppers, and everything in between. Louis knows the importance of a sleeping on a proper bed — he’s even gone hands-on with a small number of mattresses in his spare time — and will leave no stone unturned searching for the very best Black Friday mattress deals.
Alison is one of the main mattress reviewers for Tom’s Guide and has extensive experience of testing pretty much every type of mattress you can buy online. Alison had tested mattresses made by Saatva, Casper, Purple, Awara, Nectar and many other top-rated brands, so she knows what makes a great bed. Like Claire and Louis, Alison has been covering the Black Friday mattress sales for years and loves using her review knowledge to help readers make savvy choices.
Black Friday mattress deals: FAQ
When is Black Friday 2023?
This year Black Friday starts on Friday 24 November, the day after Thanksgiving. Based on previous sales, we fully expect most of the Black Friday mattress deals to roll over to the Saturday and Sunday. Many of these will then appear in the Cyber Monday mattress sales and these will be your last chance to buy a good mattress at a much cheaper price.
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, mattress prices start to slowly increase again until we see the arrival of the Presidents' Day mattress sales in February.
Don't forget that while Black Friday itself happens on the last Friday in November, many key mattress brands will be sharing their best deals and sales offers earlier – we've seen flash sales happening as early as the first week of October.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a mattress?
Yes, Black Friday is the best time to buy a new mattress for less. Nearly all of the top-rated mattresses sold online and in store are discounted during the Black Friday mattress sales, with hundreds of dollars' worth of savings on offer. Some of the more competitive brands will offer money off plus free sleep gifts, such as pillows and mattress protectors.
Black Friday is without question the best time of year to buy a new mattress. The discounts can range up to 50% off, which is a significant saving on a top-rated mattress
Claire Davies, Sleep Editor
There are other times of the year when we also recommend buying a new mattress, and these include Presidents' Day in February, plus the Memorial Day mattress sales and the Labor Day Mattress sales in September. However, as good as those deals normally are, none will come close to beating Black Friday as this is when we see the biggest discounts coupled with the cheapest mattress prices.
What do we mean? You may see a 30% discount on the same mattress during Black Friday and the Presidents' Day sales. But from our experience, the base price of the mattress will nearly always be cheaper during Black Friday, so that 30% discount will save you more.
Do stores have Black Friday mattress deals?
Major mattress stores always run Black Friday sales, and some of them can be as good as the deals we see online. The difference is that you'll need to travel to the store to see what discounts they are offering on which mattresses.
If you're keen to buy a mattress in store instead of online during Black Friday, we'd encourage you to ask the sales staff the following questions to make sure you are getting a good deal and fair purchasing terms:
- What is the MSRP of this mattress?
- What is the lowest price you have sold it for recently?
- What trial period does it come with?
- What is the warranty period?
- What is your refund and exchange policy?
- Do you offer free shipping?
- Do you offer old mattress removal either for free or at a cost?
- How long does this Black Friday mattress deal last for?
When do Black Friday mattress deals arrive?
The Black Friday sale starts on the last Friday in November each year, so the 2023 Black Friday mattress deals will arrive on Friday 24 November. Black Friday is immediately followed by Cyber Monday, which will land on Monday 27 November this year.
These sales are the best time to buy a mattress for less, and in previous years we have seen discounts ranging from 30-60% off. That can add up to several hundred dollars, and some of the mattress deals sell out quickly. Casper and Tempur-Pedic, for instance, usually sell out of their budget models on Black Friday.
In previous years, we have seen early Black Friday mattress deals arrive during the first week of November if not earlier. We expect the same this year
Louis Ramirez, Senior Deals Editor
However, some mattress brands choose to publish their Black Friday mattress deals as early as late October or the first week of November. These can include Flash Sales – Nectar and DreamCloud have done this in previous years – and time-limited sales to get more people to buy ahead of Black Friday.
We’ll be analyzing these mattress deals closely as and when they arrive, and only the best will be included in this Black Friday guide. Our experts will look at the mattress itself that’s on sale, then compare that sale price with how much the mattress has been selling for throughout this year and in previous years. We’ll share all of the information with you so that you can make an informed purchase.
Where to find Black Friday deals on mattresses
Based on recent years, online is the best place to find the largest Black Friday discounts on mattresses. That's because online stores don't have the same bricks and mortar costs as physical shops so they can pass those savings on to you in the form of cheaper mattress prices.
However there can be up to 50+ sales running at any one time during Black Friday and through to Cyber Monday, so learning how to spot the best deals before they sell out is important.
Our mattress experts have years of shopping the Black Friday mattress sales so we can quickly spot the great deals and which ones we see every month that have just been dressed with clever marketing language as a Black Friday sale. Our editors also track the price history of every major mattress on the market, so we tell you if the sale price of a mattress is genuinely lower or not.
In no particular order, the following brands and retailers are where we normally find the best Black Friday mattress deals:
- Saatva
- Mattress Firm
- Nectar Sleep
- DreamCloud
- Helix Sleep
- Tempur-Pedic
- Casper
- Purple
Can I get free bedding with mattresses on Black Friday?
Lots of mattress brands throw in free pillows, mattress protectors, duvets and even weighted blankets as a way to sweeten their deals.
This is something we see most months, regardless of Black Friday, but during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in past years we have seen an increase in the number of free bedding gifts coupled with larger discounts on the mattresses. That’s why the Black Friday mattress sales are an excellent time to buy a new bed.
Black Friday mattress sales: Shopping tips
How to choose the best Black Friday mattress deals
Buying a new mattress can be intimidating. However, many bed-in-a-box companies have made the process simple. Some companies even offer white glove service and will remove your old mattress when delivering your new one.
Keep in mind that while you may see ultra cheap deals on Black Friday, a mattress is something you will use every night of your life. In other words, if there's one item you should splurge on — a mattress would be it. (Alternatively, you can invest in one of the best mattress toppers).
That said, our favorite overall mattress comes from Nectar. The company has crafted a mattress that's both comfortable and economical. Other noteworthy brands include Saatva, Allswell, and Purple. Below you'll find our Black Friday mattress deals for these and other top-rated brands.
Things to keep in mind before you buy
- Never pay full price: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best time to buy a new mattress or new bedding. Other holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day pale in comparison to the Black Friday mattress sales you'll see in the coming months. In other words, rest assured you're getting the lowest price of the year.
- Know your return policy: Never buy a mattress without knowing the manufacturer's return policy. On paper, it may sound like the mattress of your dreams, but it could wind up being too firm or too soft for your liking. This is even more important now that most of us are doing our shopping online. A good return policy will offer at least a 100-night trial with free return shipping and no penalty fees. Some companies will go so far as offering 18-months trials with free return shipping.
How to use Black Friday mattress coupons
Mattress manufacturers regularly offer discounts via coupon codes. Some brands are upfront about their promo codes and list them on their respective websites. Others have the tendency to hide them. Either way, they're a quick way to make that Black Friday mattress sale even better. Make sure to check out our guides to the best mattress coupons for: Nectar promo codes, Tempur Pedic promo codes, Purple promo codes, Casper promo codes, DreamCloud coupons, and Awara promo codes.
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Black Friday mattress deals — Saatva
If you're looking for luxury, Saatva makes our favorite premium mattress. Even better, they provide free white glover delivery and they will even remove your old mattress for you.
During last year's Black Friday mattress sales, Saatva knocked $150 off any purchase of $1,000 or more. However, this past summer Saatva has already topped its previous sale by taking $215 off any purchase of $1,000. Given that shoppers have less money to spend in 2022, there's a good chance we may see a better Black Friday mattress sale from Saatva. Whether it comes in the form of a larger dollar-off discount or free bundle remains to be seen.
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