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There are over 100 Memorial Day mattress sales live — these are the 29 best deals our experts recommend after full testing
Memorial Day weekend is one of the best times of the year to shop for a discounted mattress and although we're still a few days from the official start to the holiday, the biggest sleep savings have already arrived. With prices to rival Black Friday, you can save hundreds of dollars with Memorial Day mattress deals from top-rated brands like Saatva, Helix and Tempur-Pedic.
There are still some Memorial Day sales expected to trickle in over the next few days, particularly on budget beds — Amazon and Walmart have been off to a quiet start with their mattress savings, but we predict flash sales will soon shake that up. However, if you're looking to splurge on a luxury sleep set up, the premium mattress deals are already flying.
Memorial Day mattress sales 2026: Quick links
- Saatva Classic — save up to $400
Reduced to $1,779 (from $2,179) for a queen at Saatva - Zinus 12" Memory Foam — save up to $49
Reduced to $190 (from $239.99) for a queen at Amazon - Bear Elite Hybrid — save up to $1,142
Reduced to $1370. 40 (from $2,284) for a queen at Bear - Linenspa 8" Hybrid — save up to $36
Reduced to $204 (from $239.99) for a queen at Linenspa - Helix Midnight Luxe — save up to $789
Reduced to $1,751 (from $2,399) for a queen at Helix - DreamCloud Classic Hybrid — save up to $1,584
Reduced to $649 (from $1,892) for a queen at DreamCloud - Tempur-Cloud + Ease Power Base — save up to $1,759
Reduced to $1,998 (from $2,998) for a queen at Tempur-Pedic - Plank Firm — save up to $499
Reduced to $932 (was $1,332) for a queen at Plank
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Memorial Day mattress sales 2026: What you need to know
Memorial Day remains a major player when it comes to mattress sales. It's up there with the Black Friday period when it comes to big discounts.
But as we've observed over the last couple of years, these major holidays don't hold the weight they used to. Some of the best offers we've seen have appeared during 'off' seasons, such as the 4th of July or Sleep Awareness Week in March.
So far this years Memorial Day mattress deals are achoing the sales we saw during Presidents' Day in February and Black Friday 2025. But given recent price hikes — with more likely to come in light of the war in Iran — there's a chance prices won't be as low as they were even a couple of months ago, and summer price hikes may be more pronounced this year.
With that said, Memorial Day is increasingly looking like a good time to buy a mattress if you want to score a deal at the lowest price available. But don't expect historical lows. Between tariffs and international conflicts, mattress production has become more costly, and that eventually trickles down to you, the consumer.
Of course, there will always be cheap mattresses on sale, namely from online giants Amazon and Walmart, as well as budget brands like Siena, Zinus, and Linenspa. If you're working with limited funds, this could be the way to go, but keep in mind that you may need to replace a cheaper mattress much sooner.
Memorial Day mattress sales 2026: FAQs
When do the 2026 Memorial Day mattress sales start?
Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 26, but the official sales are already live. Like most sales events in recent years, discounts are kicking off earlier and earlier.
After Memorial Day, some sales will end immediately, while others will hang around until the end of the week. By the start of June, most deals will have finished.
After that, the next big sales event is the 4th of July, but we don't expect to see the same level of savings.
Is Memorial Day a good time to buy a mattress?
Yes, especially since mattress prices traditionally rise anyway over the summer months, before dropping again in the lead-up to Black Friday — but whether prices drop much, if at all, remains to be seen.
Where to find the best Memorial Day mattress sales
Shopping online will often get you the best Memorial Day mattress sales, as online retailers don't have the same associated costs as brick-and-mortar stores. These savings are then passed on to the consumer. That's why the best mattresses in a box tend to be excellent value for money.
Another advantage to shopping online is the sheer breadth of deals. You can find discounts on everything from budget memory foam mattresses to the latest sleep tech, and you can browse them all from the comfort of your own home.
This can, however, be overwhelming, which is why we aim to make the mattress shopping process as easy as possible. We track the mattress sales year-round, so we've learned to differentiate between the top savings, the deals we see regularly that are still good value, and the sales that aren't worth your time.
How to avoid a bad deal: red flags to look for
Our number one piece of advice when buying a mattress is to choose a bed with a sleep trial. A sleep trial is a set period of time (100 nights is standard) in which you can test the mattress at home. If it isn't right for your sleep needs, you can return it either for free or a small charge.
If a mattress doesn't have a sleep trial, you lose this testing period and you might end up with a bad mattress (or a mattress that isn't right for you.)
There are a few times you can overlook the trial. If a mattress is incredibly cheap, you're less likely to mind the risk. And if you're opting for a clearance bed, you might feel the discount is good enough to sacrifice the testing period.
Don't forget to check the mattress warranty, as well. A 10-year warranty is standard and should cover factory defaults and imperfections beyond the usual wear and tear.
Our second piece of advice is to ignore the flashy countdown banners and promised discounts. Focus on the final sale price, instead.
Some mattress brands like to raise the MSRP before a sale day so they can then promise a bigger discount. However, the actual cost of the mattress remains the same. In some rare cases, it might even be more expensive than before.
