Labor Day isn’t until September 7 but we’re already seeing early sales from some of the biggest mattress brands. Case in point, today marks the return of $400 off the Saatva Classic at Saatva. That brings a queen down to $1,829 from $2,229, which is the same excellent saving we saw during Black Friday.
Shopping for last-minute back to school deals? We’ve also spotted a twin Zinus Green Tea Mattress down to $133 at Amazon from $175.41 — we recommend snapping up this dorm room savior before sizes sell out.
As a team, we’ve been covering the Labor Day mattress sales for years, so we know that this holiday is your last real chance to save on some of the best mattresses you can buy online before Black Friday rolls around in November. We also know that some 'sales' we're seeing today are the savings we see all year round under Labor Day messaging — but some are still excellent value for money.
Ready to shop? Read on for our expert pick of the best early Labor Day mattress sales.
The best early Labor Day mattress sales
Some of our favorite Labor Day mattress sales are live, including the 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 Hybrid - best overall
Twin$1,449$1,049 at Saatva
Queen$2,229$1,8299 at Saatva - Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress - dorm room savior
Twin$175.41$133.36 at Amazon
Queen$253.99$219.99 at Amazon - DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid - best for value
Twin $399 at DreamCloud
Queen $699 at DreamCloud - Helix Midnight Luxe - side sleeper luxury
Twin$1,436.25$1,119.38 at Helix
Queen$2,398$1,874.06 at Helix - EgoHome Black Foam 12" - affordable support
Twin$359$251.99 at Amazon
Queen$559$329 at Amazon - Bear Elite Hybrid - best cooling
Twin$1,998$1,198.80 with code TOMS40 at Bear + free bedding
Queen$2,284$1,370.40 with code TOMS40 at Bear + free bedding
Labor Day mattress sales 2026: The best early sales
FAQs
When is Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September. In 2026, this is September 7th. Labor Day is a federal holiday and for most Americans it's a chance to relax and soak up the last of the summer — while doing some deals shopping, of course.
When do the Labor Day mattress sales start?
The Labor Day mattress sales tend to start around mid-to-late August, but we're already seeing some deep discounts from some of our favorite brands. By the end of next week (August 23rd) we expect all the major sales to be 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.
Last year's 7 best Labor Day mattress sales
