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Best time to buy · Mattresses

When is the best time to buy a mattress?

The best times to buy a mattress are Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. The next is Memorial Day weekend: Monday, May 31, 2027. Why: Memorial Day: major appliances 30–60% off and mattresses 30–50% off (AARP). Labor Day is typically a great time for a mattress or large appliance (Consumer Reports).

Not the time to buy. The next Memorial Day weekend is 216 days away.

Mattresses through the year

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Usually full priceOn saleBest time to buy
  • May · bestMemorial Day: major appliances 30–60% off and mattresses 30–50% off (AARP). Next: May 31, 2027.
  • September · bestLabor Day is typically a great time for a mattress or large appliance (Consumer Reports). Next: September 6, 2027.
  • Other monthsJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec: usually full price, so set a price watch instead.

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Questions people ask

What month is the cheapest to buy mattresses?

May and September. Memorial Day: major appliances 30–60% off and mattresses 30–50% off (AARP).

Should I buy a mattress now or wait?

It's usually full price in Oct. The next good time is Memorial Day weekend, May 31, 2027. If you need it sooner, set a price watch and buy when it dips.

When are mattresses usually full price?

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec. None of our sources show regular sales in those months.

Where this comes from

Discounts are off listed prices across US online stores, as each source reports them for 2025. Every year differs. Guide written October 27, 2026.

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