Memorial Day weekend is the time to buy

If you’ve been saving every hard-earned dollar waiting for the best sales of the year, your wait is almost over—huge Memorial Day sales are right around the corner.

“Three-day weekends are always great for sales, but Memorial Day weekend happens to be one of the best when it comes to deep discounts,” says smart-shopping expert Trae Bodge. “This long weekend offers a fantastic opportunity for consumers to save on bigger investment items. You can expect generous rebates and discounts as high as 60 percent off regular retail prices.”

We’re talking fabulous Memorial Day furniture sales, mattress sales, appliance sales, and TV sales, to name a few. Wayfair and Walmart both have deep discounts on early Memorial Day sales this year, and thanks to online shopping, both are among the stores open for Memorial Day. And when you need a break, try one of these restaurants open on Memorial Day.

To score the absolute best deals, you’ll need to do two important things: Keep an open mind when it comes to retailers, and stack promotions. “Don’t take sale prices at face value,” Bodge advises. “Make sure to check your favorite deal sites for exclusive promotions or cash-back deals that you can stack with retailer sales.” Now just break out the Memorial Day decorations, because we found everything you’ll want to put on your shopping list.

Home and kitchen appliances

Time to upgrade those outdated appliances. Don’t wait to buy that new washer and dryer set, range, or dishwasher, because the days leading up to Memorial Day will be better than any other sale we’ve seen in 2022.

Best Buy: The electronics superstore will be offering hundreds of dollars off its most popular appliances—including refrigerators, washing machines, and more—with discounts ranging from 10 to 40 percent off usual prices. It’ll also be stacking its Appliances Outlet landing page with hundreds of new deals at up to 40 percent off. Best Buy offers some of the biggest appliance sales each year, so it’s worth waiting with bated breath to see exactly which models will be marked down.

Bissell: Take 15 percent off orders up to $100 and 20 percent off all orders over that threshold from May 28 through May 31. Stock up on vacuums and stain removers of all types.

Dyson: Shop Dyson’s best deals of 2022, including $100 off select Dyson vacuums and air-purifying appliances.

Lowe’s: Bookmark the Lowe’s Memorial Day Sales landing page, because that’s where you’ll find appliances at up to a third off their usual prices. Pro tip: This retailer offers an aggressive price-match policy that spans most other major retailers. Go in with a plan by knowing the brands that make the most reliable appliances, according to Consumer Reports.

Maytag: May is Maytag Month, which means shoppers can get up to a $200 rebate via prepaid card by mail or save up to $200 via instant rebate with the purchase of select Maytag appliances. The promotion will run from April 28 through June 1 and make this already affordable brand even more budget-friendly. The best part? The more you buy, the more you save.

The Home Depot: If it’s time to replace some big-ticket home items, this superstore is another place you’ll definitely want to be over the holiday weekend. While specific deals are still under wraps for 2022, last year’s deals included discounts of up to $1,700 off on fridges, ovens, and washer-dryer sets. You’ll also save big-time on outdoor items like lawnmowers, grills, and patio furniture. Talk about setting the stage for one great summer!

Mattresses and bedding

Looking to step up your sleep? Memorial Day weekend will be a treasure trove of discounts on mattresses of all price points and styles. Check out what these mattress and bedding companies have in store for Memorial Day sales. That means you can finally score one of the best memory foam mattresses at a bargain-basement price.

Brooklinen: Save up to 15 percent off Brooklinen’s entire website through the first week of June. Yep, that includes sheets, bath towels, pillows, and comforters. Check the brand’s Last Call section for even deeper discounts and clearance finds, with prices up to 50 percent off retail. Sweet dreams!

Brooklyn Bedding: This iconic mattress and bedding retailer is offering 25 percent off sitewide from May 13 through May 26 with code MEMORIAL25 at checkout.

Essentia: Take 25 percent off everything for your best sleep ever from May 19 through May 31. Essentia organic mattresses, pillows, and even pet beds will be included in the sale, and it’s the best deal of the year on these certified organic latex mattresses. Enjoy free shipping too!

Leesa: This year’s Memorial Day sales will net you up to $400 off mattresses, plus discounts on sheet sets, as well as free no-contact delivery.

Mattress Firm: Expect up to 40 percent off Mattress Firm’s popular mattresses in the days leading up to Memorial Day, with the entire weekend seeing a virtual parade of seldom-discounted mattresses at rock-bottom prices.

Overstock: Take up to 70 percent off all bedroom furniture, mattresses, pillows, and other bedding essentials during the Overstock Memorial Day weekend sale. You’ll also find up to 60 percent off everything a bedroom might need throughout the entire month of May.

PlushBeds: If you’re looking for a sustainable and non-toxic mattress, you’re in the right place. Expect up to $1,200 off a new PlushBeds premium organic mattress.

Purple: Get ready for bundle deals and freebies on popular sleep products including mattresses, pillows, and bedding.

Sijo:  Take 20 percent off sitewide May 23 through May 30 when you use code MEMORIAL20 at checkout. It’s the best sale of 2022, good for some of the softest and most luxurious bedding we’ve ever felt. The only exclusions are final-sale products and already-discounted bundles.

The Home Depot: Among the top Memorial Day deals at Home Depot, you’ll find 48 percent savings on an assortment of gel and aloe-infused memory foam mattress toppers and 20 percent off waterproof queen mattress protectors.

Tuft & Needle: From now until May 31 you can save between 10 and 20 percent on top-rated mattresses, frames, bedding, and other sleep essentials sitewide.

Wayfair: Find best-selling gel and memory foam beds from $99, bed frames and bases starting at $149, and a seemingly endless array of organic cotton sheets, cooling pillows, and more at up to 50 percent off their usual prices.

Apparel and accessories

Now is the time to stock up on basics, fun dresses, and business casual pieces that work just as well at the home office as anywhere else.

Beyond Yoga: Take an additional 20 percent off the brand’s epic sale section from May 27 through May 30, for a total savings of up to 75 percent off. Score leggings, tops, and cozy athleisure basics you’ll want to live in year-round.

Columbia Sportswear: One of our favorite outerwear companies is kicking off summer with 25 percent off almost everything from apparel to shoes to sun hats with UPF protection.

fyb jewelry: Take 20 percent off sitewide with code MDW20 from May 26 through May 30. Stock up on fun, fashionable finds, basics, and trendy gift pieces.

Gap: All Gap brands, including Old Navy and Athleta, will offer up to 60 percent off retail prices plus special doorbuster-style deals on warm-weather essentials like tanks, shorts, and swimwear. Expect the average discount to hover around the 30 percent range, with some special promotions being well over half off regular retail pricing.

Jansport: Need a new backpack? This is the time to buy one, because Jansport’s Memorial Day sale includes up to 30 percent off select styles from May 27 through May 31. You’ll want to hit this sale quickly though, because it only lasts as long as supplies do—and it’s one of the best discounts of 2022 from this iconic brand.

JCPenney: The department store has all sorts of summer deals, like 40 percent off furniture, 50 percent off select mattresses, and an extra 25 percent off coupon that can be used on apparel and shoes for the whole family.

Macy’s: Get 20 to 60 percent off in all categories, including women’s and men’s clothing, at Macy’s, plus up to an additional 20 percent off with coupons.

Naot Footwear: Take 30 percent off all sale items for men and women over Memorial Day weekend 2022. The sale runs from May 27 through May 30 and features a variety of best-selling sandals, boots, and more.

Nordstrom: Going above and beyond Memorial Day, Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale slashes prices on shoes, men’s, women’s, kids’, outdoor living, beauty, and home. Shop our favorite Nordstrom shapewear and sandals.

Old Navy: Save up to 50 percent on clothes and kicks for the entire family at Old Navy through Memorial Day. Styles start as low as $10.

Sincerely Silver: Score a 25 percent savings sitewide this May 27 through May 30 at Sincerely Silver and stock up on personalized gifts, trinkets, and more at major savings. Be sure to enter code MEMORIALDAY at checkout to take advantage of the discount.

Skinnytees: Save up to 40 percent off underpinnings and flattering wardrobe essentials from this popular womenswear brand from May 26 through May 30. Use code MEM40 at checkout to take advantage of the savings.

State Bags: Take 20 percent off everything State Bags has to offer when you use code MDW22 at checkout this May 26 through May 30. Totes, backpacks, and summer bags are all included.

Sterling Forever: You’ll love the offer of free shipping on orders of $50 and up and 20 percent off all necklaces and bracelets during Sterling Forever’s Memorial Day sale. No code is needed.

SY the Label: From May 27 through May 31, athleisure lovers take 15 percent off orders of $75 or greater and 20 percent off orders of $125 or more. No code is necessary, and shipping will be free for orders of $104 or more.

The North Face: The end of May might not feel like the most fun time to shop for winter jackets, parkas, and apparel, but it’s when you’ll score the biggest discounts at The North Face.

Zappos: Select styles are up to 35 percent off and shipping is free at Zappos through Memorial Day. New Balance, Under Armour, and Calvin Klein are just a few of the top brands on sale.

Home decor, furniture, and linens

Memorial Day weekend is typically one of the best times of the year to stock up on sheets, bedding, towels, and home decor items like kitchenware and lamps.

American Signature Furniture: Another Buy More, Save More sale in celebration of Memorial Day weekend, with 10 percent off orders up to $999, 15 percent off up to $2,999, and a massive 20 percent off $5,999 or greater. The sale starts May 10 and goes through June 6.

Anthropologie: Get up to 25 percent off Anthropologie’s already-discounted bedding and bedroom furniture throughout the second half of May. Not sure what you need? Check out these ways to make your bed 10 times cozier and shop accordingly.

Ballard Designs: From May 24 through May 31, take 20 percent off sitewide, excluding clearance. The deal is valid on everything from tabletop goods to furniture, home decor, and entertaining essentials.

BenchMade Modern: Take 20 percent off everything BenchMade Modern sells, including custom sofas, accent chairs, lights, tables, and more. The deal is the biggest sale of the year and is even valid on ready-to-ship affordable favorites. Shop May 25 through May 31 to take advantage.

Big Blanket Co.: Get cozy with 20 percent off sitewide from May 20 through May 31. The deal is valid on every giant, ridiculously cuddle-worthy blanket the brand makes.

Brooklyn Bedding: This iconic mattress and bedding retailer is offering 25 percent off sitewide from May 13 through May 26 with code MEMORIAL25 at checkout.

HomeGoods: This retailer is already known for rock-bottom prices on popular housewares, but it’ll secretly be pouring hundreds of new items into its sale and clearance section in the second half of May. Expect up to 80 percent off home decor finds.

Layla Sleep: For a better night’s sleep, you need amazing pillows—and you’ll rest even better knowing you didn’t break the bank buying them. That’s where Layla Sleep comes in. The brand will be offering big discounts on its best-selling pillows, including the Kapok Memory Foam Pillow, and up to $400 off mattress-and-pillow bundles.

Macy’s: Get 20 to 60 percent off in all categories, including home, at Macy’s, plus up to an additional 20 percent savings with bonus coupons.

Neighbor: This Memorial Day, Neighbor is offering $200 off $2,000 or more and $400 off $4,000 or more in outdoor furniture purchases. The sale runs May 20 through May 31, giving you plenty of time to score the perfect backyard.

Overstock: Check out the Memorial Day Blowout sale at Overstock, where thousands of items for the home and yard are marked down up to 70 percent. And shipping? It’s free.

PlushBeds: Take 25 percent off all organic sheets, linens, mattress protectors, comforters, and blankets, and up to 60 percent off headboards and bed-related furniture pieces, from May 17 through May 31.

Raymour & Flanigan: Take up to 35 percent off select items, and 10 percent off everything else, this May 3 through May 30. Alternatively, you can make the most of 60 months of no interest with equal monthly payments on a $2,940 minimum purchase.

Ruggable: Machine-washable rugs from Ruggable have quickly become a go-to favorite for homes with high foot traffic, kids, and pets. Score discounts on rug bundle deals throughout the month of May, and visit the brand’s website for a to-be-announced discount code in honor of Memorial Day itself.

Saatchi Art: Decorate your place with 20 percent off all originals valued at $3,000 or more with code MEMORIAL20, or 15 percent off all lesser-priced original artwork with code MEMORIAL15 at checkout. The sale runs from May 26 through June 1.

Target: Turn your patio into an outdoor living room and save 15 percent on select outdoor furniture at Target through Memorial Day.

Value City Furniture: From May 10 through June 6, take advantage of the store’s Buy More, Save More sale with up to 20 percent off everything the store sells, including top-rated furniture and already-affordable finds.

Wellness essentials and sporting goods

Load up your shopping carts with your favorite supplements and wellness essentials over Memorial Day weekend, when prices tend to dip at least 25 percent—and sometimes more.

Amazon Beauty: Clip coupons for at least 35 percent off boutique Amazon beauty brands throughout Memorial Day weekend, when a coalition of independent beauty companies plan to organize their own collection of steep discounts and sales.

B Great: Enjoy 25 percent off your entire order of B GREAT by Barbara Goodstein wellness essentials and supplements with code GREATSUMMER at checkout. The deal is valid from May 25 through May 31.

CBD Move Free: Take 21 percent off the entire CBD-rich site from May 25 through June 2 with promo code HONOR21 at checkout. The brand’s full 21-gun salute includes everything it sells.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: Take up to 40 percent off outdoor living and camping essentials, sports gear, sneakers, and athleisure this Memorial Day weekend. Plus, score up to 80 percent off everything in the store’s sale section, which is overloaded with too-good-to-miss discounts.

Erin Condren: Find well-planned peace at a discount when you take $10 off orders of $40 or more at Erin Condren, offering designer planners that make some of the best graduation gifts—and just in time. The deal is valid sitewide from May 26 through May 31.

Kinfield Sunscreens: Stay safe this summer with clean sunscreens you’ll feel good about using on the whole family. Take 20 percent off sitewide with promo code SUMMER at checkout from May 22 through May 31. Only already-discounted items are excluded from the sale.

Tech items and electronics

Be on the lookout for doorbuster sales and price-matching across your favorite retailers over Memorial Day weekend, on popular tech gifts and coveted items like televisions, home office equipment, and audio equipment. Expect up to 50 percent off usual prices along with add-on freebies like extended warranties and free delivery.

Amazon: You’ll find a plethora of Memorial Day sales on Amazon’s tech items, with clippable coupons for up to 40 percent off popular LED televisions, best-selling earbuds, and the best smart home devices.

Canon: The classic camera company has loads of shopping incentives on electronics, printers, and cameras through Memorial Day.

HP: Take 15 percent off commercial desktops or desktop workstations now through June 1 when you enter code SMBDT1522 at checkout.

TruSens: Take 20 percent off any TruSens medium or large air purifier, including the brand’s popular SMART series, using promo code MEM20 at checkout this May 25 through May 31.

Victrola: Score $50 off the Victrola Premiere V1 Music System, May 22 through May 28 at Best Buy.

Walmart: Expect to find HD televisions, Chromebooks, and favorite tech accessories like earbuds marked down at Walmart’s Memorial Day weekend sale, which will run the entire week leading up to Memorial Day. Doorbuster-style deals are expected to range from new-model Chromebooks under $100 to wall-enhancing HD televisions under $200. The best part? They’ll ship fast and free for most qualifying orders—and possibly even arrive the same day for Walmart+ members.

Beauty

Memorial Day weekend is when beauty brands try to offer a little something extra to keep shoppers interested in skincare and makeup beyond just SPF. That means you can expect to find a variety of color cosmetics, fragrances, and other beauty essentials marked down by a generous 20 percent.

Amazon: Head to Amazon for independent and mainstream beauty brands offering seriously steep discounts on Memorial Day weekend. You’ll find top-rated foundations, concealers, hair care, makeup primers, lip care, and even face sunscreens, all dramatically marked down. Some will even add clippable coupons.

CVS: You’ll love the deals at the CVS All In On Skin event. Deals for the week of May 22 through May 28 include 40 percent off Safeguard liquid hand soap and NIVEA Men Fresh Ice body wash, and 30 percent off Ivory Original Scent bar soap.

Dr. Yates Hair Care: Looking for the best shampoo for your hair type? Take 25 percent off already-fair pricing on Dr. Yates Hair Care products from May 27 through May 31 by using the code MEMORIALDAY25 at checkout.

Sephora: You’ll have to wait until the last week of May, but Sephora will offer up to 50 percent off must-have beauty through Memorial Day 2022.

Home entertaining and kitchen favorites

Now that the weather is warming up, companies are offering their best-selling items at remarkable discounts—and that even includes some seriously good eats.

Ballard Designs: From May 24 through May 31, take 20 percent off sitewide, excluding clearance. The deal is valid on everything from tabletop goods to furniture, home decor, and entertaining essentials.

Bed Bath & Beyond: Score multiple deals during Memorial Day weekend, including up to $100 off tabletop sets, up to 30 percent off popular kitchen tools and small appliances, and cooking accessories marked down by as much as half.

De’Longhi: Save up to $200 off popular espresso-making machines like the Dinamica Plus, La Specialista Prestigio, and La Specialista Maestro this May 22 through May 31. It’s a rare opportunity to save on top-of-the-line De’Longhi machines—and one of the best Memorial Day weekend deals of 2022.

ESPRO: From May 26 through May 31 shoppers can take 20 percent off sitewide at ESPRO, a leader in home coffee brewing and coffee making.

HomeGoods: Look forward to hundreds of new items added to the HomeGoods sale and clearance section in the second half of May. Expect up to 80 percent off entertaining, tabletop, and home decor finds.

Kohl’s: It’s no surprise that Kohl’s has huge markdowns on everything from Keurig machines to margarita blenders. Don’t forget to use your Kohl’s cash!

Macy’s: Get 20 to 60 percent off in all categories, including kitchen, at Macy’s, plus up to an additional 20 percent savings with bonus coupons.

Michaels: Take up to 60 percent off crafting and party supplies at Michaels from May 27 through June 4. Summer floral collections will be 60 percent off, and red, white, and blue decor finds will be up to 50 percent off usual prices. Items like yarn will even be offered as mind-blowing BOGO deals, and jar candles will be marked down to four for $9.99.

Overstock: Take up to 70 percent off all tabletop entertaining pieces, chairs, dining sets, and even outdoor decor. Your backyard will be the best BBQ spot in the neighborhood!

Rastelli’s: Spend $150 on the Rastelli’s website this May 20 to 21 and get your choice of freebies shipped with your order. Choose from 12 steak craft burgers, two filet mignons, or four Faroe Island salmon filets. Yum!

Safely: Enjoy 20 percent off all sorts of popular cleaning essentials this May 26 through May 30 from the Kris Jenner–backed hygiene brand, Safely.

SpudLove Organic Chips: Take 25 percent off one of Amazon’s favorite organic chip brands, SpudLove thick-cut potato chips, this May 23 through May 30.

Sur La Table: Save up to 50 percent on gourmet kitchen tools and appliances through Memorial Day. We’ve got our eyes on Zwilling knife sets and Staub pans.

Truff: Deals on truffle-infused luxury hot sauces are heating up! Take 15 percent off sitewide with promo code MDW22 at checkout, May 29 through May 31 on the brand’s website.

Williams Sonoma: Find loads of deep discounts, including up to 40 percent off Le Creuset and 50 percent off Staub.

Pets

Even furry friends can make the most of the best Memorial Day sales in 2022! Food, treats, accessories, and even pet health care essentials will be marked down by as much as 40 percent.

Chewy: Everyone’s favorite online pet retailer has loads of summer-inspired dog toys, treats, and accessories marked down through Labor Day.

Raw Paws Pet Food: Take an additional 15 percent off your pet food order when you use promo code GIVE15 at checkout, now through May 31.

Target: Take up to 20 percent off pet accessories and food over Memorial Day weekend, including doorbuster sales on pet beds and treats.

Wayfair: Believe it or not, even Wayfair will get in on the pet-gear game with discounts as steep as 50 percent on best-selling dog beds and cat climbing trees.

Source:

• Trae Bodge, smart-shopping expert