Memorial Day sales 2024 — date and deals to expect

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By Louis Ramirez
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Memorial Day will be here soon

May will be here in the blink of an eye. For most people, that means backyard barbecues and trips to the beach. For bargain hunters, it means Memorial Day sales are just around the corner. 

Memorial Day is one of the biggest retail holidays of the year. Although Memorial Day 2024 technically falls on Monday, May 27, I expect to see the first Memorial Day sales appears as early as the first week of May. In terms of deals, the biggest Memorial Day sales offer discounts on 4K TVs, sports apparel, kitchen appliances, and outdoor furniture. 

Meanwhile, if you're shopping for a new mattress or anything bedroom-related, Memorial Day mattress sales offer some of the lowest prices of the year, with discounts on top-rated mattresses, weighted blankets, and pillows. 

Remember, Memorial Day is the first major holiday of the year offering discounts we won't see again till the end of the summer. So if you've been waiting to make any major purchases, the next few weeks will be an excellent time to shop.

Best sales right now

Levi's sale: deals from $8 @ Amazon

Levi's sale: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fstores%2Fpage%2FDF2CEEDD-DD6C-41EC-BF5B-817C04183C14%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">deals from $8 @ Amazon
It's the unofficial start of summer and Amazon is kicking off its Memorial Day sales by knocking up to 70% off select Levi's apparel for men and women. After discount, deals start as low as $20. The sale includes shorts, jeans, trucker jackets, and more.

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Echo Pop: was $39 now $22 @ AmazonFree smart bulb!Price check: $22 @ Best Buy

Echo Pop: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FLavender-Bloom-bundle-TP-Link-Smart%2Fdp%2FB0CL8HJ3HD%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $39 now $22 @ Amazon
Free smart bulb! This is the cheapest Alexa speaker offered by Amazon and it’s now been slashed to an even lower price. In our <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/amazon-echo-pop" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Echo Pop review, we said the speaker sounds great for its size. It lacks the temperature and motion sensors of the Echo Dot, but the Echo Pop still allows you to set timers, control your other smart home devices and more. You can opt to get it with a free smart bulb or 4 months of free Amazon Music Unlimited.
Price check: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6544302&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Famazon-echo-pop-1st-generation-smart-speaker-with-alexa-charcoal%2F6544302.p%3FskuId%3D6544302&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$22 @ Best Buy

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Runfalcon 3 Cloudfoam Running Shoes (Men’s): was $65 now $33 @ Adidas

Runfalcon 3 Cloudfoam Running Shoes (Men’s): <a href="https://adidas.7eer.net/c/221109/264102/4270?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adidas.com%2Fus%2Frunfalcon-3-cloudfoam-low-running-shoes%2FHQ3790.html" data-link-merchant="adidas.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $65 now $33 @ Adidas
As far as running shoes go, these are already sold at a budget-friendly price point, but the Runfalcon 3 running shoes are even more affordable right now — down to just $33 (or $36 for the women's style). Past buyers note it provides just enough support and spring, making it great for both running and physical therapy. 

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Blink Outdoor 4: was $119 now $59 @ Amazon The Blink Outdoor is a fully wireless home security camera that records video in 1080p, lets you store video locally (or in the cloud), and has a two-year battery life. The Editor's Choice camera holds a spot in our list of the best home security cameras. Price check: $59 @ Best Buy

Blink Outdoor 4: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FBlink-Outdoor-4th-Gen-3-Camera%2Fdp%2FB0B1N5HW22%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $119 now $59 @ Amazon
The Blink Outdoor is a fully wireless home security camera that records video in 1080p, lets you store video locally (or in the cloud), and has a two-year battery life. The Editor's Choice camera holds a spot in our list of the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-home-security-cameras" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">best home security cameras.
Price check: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6552803&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fblink-outdoor-4-1-camera-wireless-1080p-security-system-with-up-to-two-year-battery-life-black%2F6552803.p%3FskuId%3D6552803&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$59 @ Best Buy

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MacBook Air 13 (M3):&nbsp;was $1,099 now $999 @ Amazon The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed), and Apple also claims it's 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our&nbsp;MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a small wonder. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. Price check:&nbsp;$1,099 @ Best Buy&nbsp;|&nbsp;$999 @ B&amp;H

MacBook Air 13 (M3): <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CX23V2ZK%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,099 now $999 @ Amazon
The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed), and Apple also claims it's 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-air-13-inch-m3-review" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_self">MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a small wonder. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Price check: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6565837&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmacbook-air-13-inch-laptop-apple-m3-chip-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-midnight%2F6565837.p%3FskuId%3D6565837&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$1,099 @ Best Buy | <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814977-REG/apple_mrxv3ll_a_13_6_macbook_air_m3.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="bhphotovideo.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$999 @ B&H

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When is Memorial Day 2024? 

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Memorial Day 2024 will fall on Monday, May 27. Traditionally held on the last Monday of the month, Memorial Day is a federal holiday mourning military personnel who've died while serving in the armed forces. The holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer. 

What should I buy on Memorial Day?

Retailers tend to offer sitewide discounts on Memorial Day. So at first glance it may look like everything's on sale. However, 4K TVs, large appliances, outdoor furniture, sports apparel, and mattresses tend to see the biggest discounts on Memorial Day. Looks for discounts from stores and brands like Nike, Adidas, REI, Best Buy, and Walmart. 

Memorial Day and TV deals

Memorial Day is an excellent time to buy a new TV. That's because Memorial Day TV sales offer aggressive discounts on all types of TVs. Whether you want a basic 4K TV or buying your first OLED TV, Memorial Day sales will offer epic price drops on all TVs. Make sure to follow our TV deals coverage for all of the best sales. 

Memorial Day deals vs Prime Day

Practically every major retailer will offer Memorial Day deals this year. That wide retailer participation is what makes it such a great time to shop. However, Prime Day is right around the corner, so you may be wondering if it's better to wait. Our answer is — it depends what you want to buy. If you want to buy a new fridge or mattress, Memorial Day is the best time to act. If you're looking for a new Echo Dot or Fire TV, Prime Day will offer the better deals. (Amazon hardware sees the biggest price drops during Prime Day). That said, Amazon has yet to announce an official Prime Day date. However, we think it'll occur in mid-July (as it did last year). 

How to find the best Memorial Day sales

As with all holidays, Memorial Day will be filled with both good and bad deals. But with a little diligence, it's possible to find the best Memorial Day sales on the items you want. Here are our tips and guide to finding the best deals during Memorial Day. 

  • Always comparison shop: Practically every retailer offers Memorial Day sales. As a result, we recommend that you always comparison shop — no matter what you're buying. If you're shopping for a new 4K TV, look at deals from Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. If you're in the market for new kitchen appliances, check out Kohl's, Amazon, Home Depot, and Lowe's. That way you'll see who has the lowest price on the item(s) you want. 
  • Use price tracking tools to weed out fake deals: Shoppers have an arsenal of tools to help them weed out bad Memorial Day sales. One of our favorites is CamelCamelCamel. Although it only works on Amazon, it can give you the price history on just about any item sold on Amazon. We find it especially helpful for tech items like iPads, 4K TVs, and more. 
  • Beware fake reviews: It's something every shopper does: We find something we want to buy and we google reviews for that item. However, shoppers should be very cautious with the reviews they read because there are a lot of fake or paid for user reviews out there. So if you're spotted a few Memorial Day sales you're intent on buying, make sure you do your homework and rely on reviews from multiple users and not just users who leave glowing reviews. 
Louis Ramirez
Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.