When do Labor Day mattress sales start? Everything you need to know to grab a good deal

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When do the Labor Day sales begin and end? And are some sales already live? We’ll answer those questions and more in this guide, helping you to grab the best bargains possible if you’re looking to buy one of the best mattresses on the market.

This year’s Labor Day mattress sales guide is constantly being updated to show you the brands offering early discounts, with some generous deals already live. Our key info will help you find the best deals and discounts, as well as allowing you to see which deals may extend beyond the weekend. Let’s investigate the Labor Day sales in more detail.  

Today's best mattress sales

 When is Labor Day and when do the sales begin? 

Although many brands have already launched Labor Day sales, many of these are actually just the usual deals they offer repackaged as Labor Day savings. For the best deals, we’d recommend waiting until a week or two before Labor Day to start searching. Labor Day itself is on Monday 2nd September. 

Many of the larger brands will also extend sales beyond Labor Day itself, meaning you may find discounts on offer until the following weekend.

What you can expect from the Labor Day sales 

We have historically seen good deals and offers from the Labor Day sales, both online and in store. But, as previously mentioned, some of the discounts you’ll come across will just be the same deals that brands run every month.

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In general, the best discounts will be offered by the brands themselves nearer to Labor Day, although occasionally a third-party retailer will make an even better offer.

The biggest discounts tend to be offered on mattresses, but mattress toppers, bedding and pillows can be found in the sales as well. We expect to see major discounts from these brands:

  • Saatva
  • DreamCloud
  • Nectar
  • Helix Sleep
  • Casper
  • Emma
  • Tempur-Pedic
  • Brooklyn Bedding
  • Purple

Is Labor Day a good time to buy a mattress? 

Yes you'll find this year's best hybrid mattresses and best memory foam mattresses discounted for Labor Day, giving plenty of options for those looking for a new bed. Labor Day is a great time to buy a new mattress, with some deals rivalling those you’ll find during the Black Friday mattress deals. It’s true that you may save a little more at that time, but many brands offer discounts that make it worth buying now.

Labor Day is also the last major sale event of the year before Black Friday in November, and you’ll usually see the best prices offered during the summer months. As long as the brand in question isn’t just offering its normal deal price, you should be able to make a decent saving on Labor Day.

Early Labor Day mattress deals live now

Saatva Classicwas from $1,395now $995 at SaatvaBest for

Saatva Classic: was from $1,395 now $995 at Saatva
Best for: All sleep styles; those looking for custom options

Summary: The Saatva Classic is our best hybrid mattress of 2024, offered in three firmness levels and two heights to suit all sleeping styles and body weights. Our testers in our Saatva Classic mattress review found that it did an excellent job of easing lower back pain and cradling pressure points, as well as providing great temperature regulation. A queen size mattress is currently reduced to $1,695 with a $400 discount in this year's Saatva Labor Day sale and we don't expect it to get any cheaper.

Benefits: Lifetime warranty | 365-night trial | Free white glove delivery

DreamCloud Hybrid MattressBest for

DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: Save up to $1,236 at DreamCloud
Best for: Back and stomach sleepers

Summary: In our DreamCloud Hybrid mattress review, our testers found the mattress particularly suited to back and stomach sleepers, thanks to its firmer feel. It might be incredibly reasonably priced, but the DreamCloud offers a luxurious feel and finish. You can also expect a cool night’s sleep, with cooling gel-infused memory foam and breathable coils. There’s an evergreen mattress sale on the DreamCloud, which means a queen size is always $665 (MSRP $1,483) and we don’t expect to see any larger discount on Labor Day. 

Benefits: Lifetime warranty | 365-night trial | Free shipping

Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress:Best for:Summary:Benefits:

Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress: Save up to $700 at Nectar
Best for: Side sleepers

Summary: Nectar’s flagship mattress has recently undergone a revamp, with some changes in the layers and materials used. The new therapeutic memory foam adds more pressure relief and responsive contouring, but this is still one of the best mattresses for side sleepers on the market. Our testers of the original Nectar mattress also found it comfortable for back sleepers. Again, this mattress has an evergreen discount – 40% in this case, meaning a queen size is $649 (MSRP $1,099). Nothing unusual, but the Nectar Mattress Labor Day sales still offer fantastic value on high quality beds.
Benefits: Lifetime warranty | 365-night trial | Free shipping

Is Labor Day better than Black Friday for mattress sales? 

Depending on the brand, you can often expect slightly better discounts on mattresses during Black Friday, rather than Labor Day. However, Labor Day is most often the last sale before Black Friday, in November. So, if you’re in need of a new mattress soon, then Labor Day is your best bet. 

Jo Plumridge
Mattress tester and sleep writer

Jo Plumridge is an experienced mattress reviewer with several years' experience covering all things mattresses and sleep, and who tests memory foam, hybrid and organic mattresses. What Jo doesn't know about a boxed mattress isn't worth knowing, so naturally we tasked her with producing a series of features for Tom's Guide looking at all aspects of mattresses, from how to pick between latex and memory foam (it's a tricky one), to the seven mistakes people make when buying a mattress for the first time. When testing the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid for Tom's Guide, Jo said: "I loved the back support and pressure relief it offered. Plus, it looks far more expensive than it is." When she isn’t writing about sleep, Jo also writes extensively on interior design, home products and photography.

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