We're in the middle of the Labor Day mattress sales, and they offer the best chance for the cheapest prices ahead of Black Friday. As Tom's Guide's Sleep Editor, I monitor mattress prices all year round, so I know the deals patterns for all the big sleep brands, as well as what constitutes a good price drop and when it's better to wait.
Mattress sales happen all year round, but some deals are better than others. Many brands have a permanent offer that runs all the time (you could argue that means it's not really a deal at all, but that's an argument for another article). However, most of our best mattress brands bump up their discounts for the sales events that accompany national holidays. The very lowest prices are typically reserved for the Black Friday mattress sales, Labor Day is your last chance to get these bigger discounts if you don't want to wait until the end of November.
Are the 2023 Labor Day mattress sales good?
Yes. Most brands have lowered their prices to match what they were on the 4th of July and over Presidents' Day. For example, Helix has bumped up its discount from 20% off to 30% off, Brooklyn Bedding has also increased its discounts from 25% off to 30% off. We also have a special deal that knocks $400 off all purchases over $1k at Saatva (click that link to activate the discount).
Brands that typically sell at MSRP have also introduced discounts for Labor Day. For example, there are discounts across the range at Purple, up to 25% off at Casper, and various discounts and freebies available at Tempur-Pedic.
Here are my picks for the best mattress deals to shop today:
Not all brands are doing something special for Labor Day – Nectar and DreamCloud are both running their regular deal, for example, However, it's still not a bad day to shop: these deals are very rarely bettered, so although you won't be getting an especially good deal, you won't be paying over the odds either.
Will I get a cheaper price if I wait for Black Friday?
Maybe. This is traditionally the best time to shop for a new mattress if you're after the biggest discounts. However, the difference will often be marginal – in some cases you might be paying an extra $50 if you buy during the Black Friday deals rather than the Labor Day sales. And some brands won't offer anything particularly special at all, and instead will match their best offer from the rest of the year. If you want a new bed sooner rather than later, in general I think you're safe to buy today and won't be missing a major discount. If you really really want the lowest price possible, hang on for Black Friday.
