August mattress sales aren't generally very exciting — until, that is, we get into the second half of the month. That's where we are now, and as we'd been hoping, some more impressive deals are starting to surface as we get closer to the Labor Day sales. It's also a good time to be looking for the best back to school sleep deals, and for our money the best dorm room option is the Siena 8" mattress at just $149 for a twin XL at Amazon.
However if you're shopping for one of the best mattresses you can buy online, the good news is that discounts are on the up as the Labor Day mattress sales kick into gear. Right now our favorite deal is the return of $400 off at Saatva when you spend over $1,000. Simply follow our links to activate this deal and you can get the all-conquering Saatva Classic for $1,739 in a queen size, down from $2,139. Now's also a great time to buy from Helix and Birch, as our TOMS27 code will get you 27% off at both brands; find more details below.
We track the best mattress sales year-round and we've rounded up our favorites below. Some of these discounts offer reliable year-round value, while with others you'll need to wait until the right moment to find the best deal. Not quite ready to get shopping? Our guide to how to choose a mattress has all the facts you need to identify your perfect bed.
Today's best mattress sales
Quick links
- Saatva: $400 off our all-time favorite mattress
- DreamCloud: queen DreamCloud Hybrid only $699
- Nectar: up to 50% off our top-rated memory foam mattress
- Helix: save 27% on luxury mattresses with TOMS27 code
- Casper: 20% off the One mattress
- Bear: our favorite cooling mattress is 35% off
- Emma: 70% off cooling hybrid mattresses in clearance sale
- Brooklyn Bedding: save 25% on the all-new CopperFlex mattress collection
Editor's choice: Today's 5 best mattress sales
Learn how we pick our best mattress sales ▼
Here at Tom's Guide, we test mattresses for hundreds of hours, using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative data to build an unbiased view of each model. We also track mattress sales throughout the year, so we know which deals are good and which ones aren't worth your time.
The picks in our Editor's Choice category represent the deals we know are good value on mattresses we recommend.
Memory Foam mattress deals
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Memory foam mattresses are made of multiple layers of dense cushioning. We often recommend them for aching joints, as the foams 'hug' the body to relieve pressure where you press into the mattress.
All-foam mattresses are also good for bed sharers, eating up movement so your partner's restless night doesn't disturb you. But despite a reputation for softness, memory foam mattresses encompass a range of feels — like the ultra-firm all-foam Plank mattress.
In fact, our expert-tested best memory foam mattresses guide has an all-foam mattress for every sleep style.
Hybrid mattress deals
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Hybrid mattresses combine body-hugging foams with supportive innerspring layers to bring you the best of both worlds. No mattress is one-size-fits-all but if you're not sure where to start, a medium-firm hybrid mattress is typically a crowd-pleaser.
Spring-based hybrid mattresses have their pros and cons — the bouncier feel can disrupt couples but the open design aids air flow — but our favorite hybrid mattresses offer exceptional support across the board.
Latex mattress deals
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Latex mattresses are becoming increasingly popular, due to their eco-friendly credentials. Latex foams have bouncy, buoyant pressure relief and natural breathability, and although the best organic mattresses can be premium picks, they're also known for their durability.
Kids mattress deals
Bases and frames deals
Mattress sales FAQs
What is the best month to buy a new mattress?
The best month to buy a mattress is typically November, when the Black Friday sales are in full swing and you can expect a discounts from nearly all our favorite mattress brands and retailers. December is also a good month to buy a mattress, as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales often bring discounts at the start of the month.
Black Friday used to be the time of year to get a mattress for less, with discounts to beat all the other deals. However, in recent years we've seen that shift and now while Black Friday is still one of the biggest mattress sales, it has competition.
May is another great month to buy a mattress as the Memorial Day deals are often comparable to the Black Friday discounts.
Other good months to shop are President's Day (in February) and Labor Day (in September.)
There's no month in which you won't find a mattress sale (really, there's always one somewhere) but summer does tend to be quiet in terms of deals. But if there's a summer mattress sale worth browsing, our deals experts will have found it and we'll be tracking it here.
How to get the best mattress deal
To get the best mattress deal for you, the first thing to do is decide what you need from a mattress. Soft cushioning? Firm support? A cooler sleep feel? Deciding the kind of mattress you want before you start shopping prevents you from losing money on a bed that doesn't suit your needs.
When shopping for a good mattress deal, pay attention to the final price, not how big the discount is. There are many mattresses never sold at full price so although that huge saving looks promising, it might be distracting you from a final price you don't want to pay.
If you can, save your shopping for the peak sales days, such as Black Friday, President's Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day. This is when we see the widest scope of discounts, meaning you have plenty of options to choose from.
And don't ignore freebies. Many brands offer a free pillow or bedding with a mattress, saving you another purchase down the line.
Although on the flip-side, sometimes it's better to leave the freebie and opt for a mattress with a bigger percentage sale... particularly if you already have the best pillow for you.
Have a look on third-party sites, particularly if you're shopping for a budget mattress. Retailers such as Amazon and Walmart often have big discounts on cheap beds.
But don't forget the benefits. A sleep trial is important to avoid a costly mistake when buying a bed online and we think it's typically worth paying extra for a bed with a trial over sacrificing the trial for a saving — and getting stuck with a bad mattress.
Mattress deals — tips to remember
- Shop the peak sales: Labor Day, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Memorial Day, and July 4th are generally the best time of the year for mattress deals. Black Friday used to stand out as the top mattress sale day by a long shot but lately Memorial Day has been catching up (and even Presidents' Day and Labor Day sales have been promising.)
- Look out for evergreen sales: Some of our favorite sleep brands — including Nectar and DreamCloud — run sales throughout the year and you rarely risk missing a better price by shopping these deals. In this guide, we've highlighted which sales are evergreen and which are new, wherever possible.
- Know your return policy: Buying a new mattress can be tricky, as everyone's sleep needs are unique. Most online mattress brands offer a sleep trial — time to test the bed at home — with returns for free (or a minimal fee) within this period. Some brands, particularly budget beds and third-party retailers, only offer returns if the mattress is in the original condition. In other words, still rolled up in its box.
- Don't skip the sleep trial: Okay, this is practically the same point as above but the sleep trial is our number one piece of advice when buying a mattress online. A standard trial lasts 100 nights but some brands offer up to a full year — well over the estimated 30 nights it takes to adjust to a bed. With a sleep trial, you can test the bed where it mattress most: in your own bedroom.
- Save with Medicare: If you're in the US and buying a mattress to help with a medical condition such as chronic back pain, you may be eligible for Medicare support. For all the facts you need to know, see our article on what types of mattresses are covered by Medicare.
Finding the best mattress coupons
Like many retailers, mattress manufacturers occasionally 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. Make sure to check out our guide to the best coupons via our guides: Nectar promo codes, Tempur Pedic promo codes, Purple promo codes, Casper promo codes, DreamCloud coupons, and Awara promo codes.
Read more:
- The best Nectar mattress deals and sales
- The best Purple mattress deals
- Saatva mattress deals: the best sales
- Tempur-Pedic sales: all the best deals
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