Labor Day weekend is here and I’ve handpicked the best of the holiday deals below. My favorite? The return of $400 off the Saatva Classic at Saatva, which takes a queen down to $1,829 from $2,229. That’s a phenomenal saving that I strongly doubt we’ll see again until Black Friday in November (by which time the MSRP might have crept up).
The strongest deals are now live, which means that right now is an excellent time to buy one of the best mattresses we’ve tested at a lower price. Labor Day is also a great opportunity to stock up on fall sleep saviors, such as supportive pillows and cozy toppers for peaceful rest as the days grow darker.
Whether you’re buying a new mattress for the very first time or just the first time in a while, you might want a quick refresher on what to look for. Scroll below for my quick tips on how to choose the right mattress for you. But first, these are the mattress sales I'd shop today, ranging from $190 to $1,900 for a queen.
Labor Day mattress sales 2026: The best deals at a glance
The best Labor Day mattress sales are live, including our faborite beds that came out on top during our lab studio mattress testing process. We've cherry picked the below sales on mattresses our team has tested and recommend:
- Saatva Classic – best overall: From $1,049 (was $1,449) at Saatva
- Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress – dorm room savior: From $173 at Amazon
- Helix Midnight Luxe – best for side sleepers: From $1,119 (was $1,492) at Helix
- DreamCloud Classic – best value: From $429 (was $1,346) at DreamCloud
- Bear Elite Hybrid – best cooling: From $1,298 (was $1,998.80) with TOMS40 code at Bear
- Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Pro – best value cooling: From $652 (was $932) at Brooklyn Bedding
- Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud and smart base – best bundle deal: From $1,718.40 (was $2,598) at Tempur-Pedic
- Avocado Green – best organic: From $1,279 (was $1,599) at Avocado
- Purple Plus - best for joint pain relief: From $1,280 (was $1,599) at Purple
The below deals are the best savings on the mattresses we’ve rigorously tested and personally recommend. We’re currently testing the Leesa Original, Leesa Studio, DreamCloud Premier Memory Foam and Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Essential and will report back on whether we recommend buying these beds in the sales.
Labor Day mattress sales 2026: The best deals are live
- The Labor Day mattress deals we recommend range from $190 to $1,900 for a queen
- These are the beds that offer the best value for money based on our rigorous testing
- As well as our scoring highly in our extensive tests, the below beds are from brands we know and trust
I've tested the Helix Midnight Luxe on and off for two years, and I'm yet to find another mattress that so perfectly contours around my hips and shoulders when on my side and comfortably supports my lumbar when back sleeping. 25% off is a decent deal and translates to a saving of up to $749, which is unlikely to return again until Black Friday in November.
For almost a year, I tested the EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress, a cheap but high-quality all-foam bed with plenty of medium-firm support and comfort. A queen is now down to $341.10 with code LABOR10, but my advice is to upgrade to the cooling cover, which may take the price of a queen to $401.10 but counteracts any heat build-up (plus you can choose your own firmness level!)
As a stomach sleeper, it's hard to find a mattress that delivers the support I need to prevent back ache. The Plank Firm mattress does all that and more, as this super firm bed lifts and aligns my spine so I'm supported all night long. 30% matches the lowest price I've tracked on this bed all year, making now an excellent time to buy.
Labor Day mattress sales 2026: Pillow deals
Labor Day mattress sales 2026: Topper deals
How to choose a mattress in the Labor Day sales
There are a few things to take into consideration when it comes to learning how to choose a mattress that suits your sleep needs and preferences.
Before you get lured in with big dollar-off discounts or free gifts, Tom's Guide's Senior Sleep Editor and Certified Sleep Science Coach Claire Davies recommends you ask yourself these questions first:
- What is your budget?
- What mattress size do you need?
- What position do you sleep in? (Side, back, stomach or combination)
- What mattress firmness do you like? (Soft, medium or firm)
- Do you sleep solo or bed share?
- Do you overheat during sleep?
- Do you have any physical aches and pains that wake you up?
My Labor Day shopping advice? If you need something now, don't wait around for Black Friday. This is my 4th year tracking mattress sale events, and most sales nowadays are on par with the Black Friday deals. So, take advantage of the last sale of the summer.
Frances Daniels, Senior Staff Sleep Writer
The answer to those questions are the key to finding a mattress that you'll sleep comfortably on for years to come.
For example, hot sleepers should opt for a mattress that is rated highly for its cooling capabilities. Meanwhile, most couples will require a bed with strong motion isolation, which means that any movement from your partner will be effectively dampened before it disturbs you.
For me personally, pressure relief for my side sleeping position and lumbar support for my ongoing back pain are my biggest sleep considerations, which is why the Helix Midnight Luxe is my top choice — it delivers on both and to a very high standard.
Regardless of which bed you opt for, don't forget to check the mattress warranty and the sleep trial before you complete your purchase. The industry average is a 10-year warranty and a 100-night sleep trial. These two factors offer peace of mind and help you find the mattress that's just right for you.
FAQs
When do the Labor Day mattress sales start?
The Labor Day mattress sales tend to start around mid-to-late August. At this point (early September), with less than one week until Labor Day itself, all the major sales are live, so you don't need to wait for the holiday itself to score a new bed for less.
The Labor Day sales usually wrap up pretty swiftly after the day itself, so we don't advise leaving it too late to shop. Most brands will have wrapped up their deals by the early hours of September 8th, which could mean missing out on your preferred saving.
Is Labor Day a good time to buy a mattress?
Yes, Labor Day has become one of the best times to buy a mattress and in 2025 we saw deals to rival the Black Friday mattress sales. This year the savings are off to a good start, with price drops from Saatva and Helix equivalent to the deals we spotted over Memorial Day.
Labor Day is the last major sale day before Black Friday in November and it marks the end of the summer mattress 'lull' — the period between July 4th and Labor Day when MSRPs traditionally go up and discounts slow down.
Are mattress sales better on Labor Day or Black Friday?
Black Friday has always been the biggest day in the mattress sales calendar and you can traditionally rely on it to bring major discounts from many of our favorite brands.
However, Labor Day has become a strong competitor. In 2025, we saw many of the Labor Day mattress deals echoed on Black Friday, including offers such as $400 off when you spend $1,000 at Saatva.
Black Friday does have the advantage of breadth: almost every retailer and brand launches a Black Friday sale, meaning you have your pick of the litter when choosing a mattress.
But being the smaller sale can also work in Labor Day's advantage — you can avoid the stress of the Black Friday rush.
Where to find the best Labor Day mattress sales
Labor Day has become a major mattress sales event so you can expect to find a range of discounts both in-store and online. We predict the biggest and best sales will be from online mattress retailers, taking advantage of the lack of brick and mortar store to pass the savings onto you.
We typically recommend shopping direct from the brand, as this is where you'll often find the best extras: sleep trial, mattress warranty, any free gifts etc. Brands such as Saatva, Purple, Helix, Brooklyn Bedding and Casper have all impressed us with their online sales during previous Labor Day events.
However, we're also expecting sales from third-party retailers, such as Amazon, Walmart and MattressFirm. These retailers are often the best place to find super-cheap mattress deals, although you might not get the benefits listed above.
And if Labor Day 2026 echoes Labor Day 2025, we recommend keeping an eye out for hotel mattress sales — the Marriott shop is a good place to start.
