Best Time to Buy a Mattress in 2026: Month-by-Month Sale Guide
When do the biggest mattress sales happen? A complete 2026 calendar of mattress deals and discount events from Memorial Day to Black Friday and beyond.
Mattress prices follow a predictable annual cycle, with major holidays bringing the deepest discounts. Understanding this pattern can save you hundreds of dollars on your purchase.
The Best Mattress Sale Weekends
Memorial Day Weekend (Late May) — This is consistently the single best time to buy a mattress in the United States. Discounts typically range from 20% to 35% off retail prices across virtually every major brand. Saatva, Tempur-Pedic, Purple, Nectar, DreamCloud, and most other brands run their deepest promotions during this weekend.
Presidents' Day Weekend (February) — The second-best sale event, with discounts of 15% to 30% off. This is an excellent time to buy if you cannot wait until Memorial Day.
Labor Day Weekend (Early September) — Comparable to Presidents' Day in terms of discount depth. Many brands offer 15% to 30% off plus bonus accessories (pillows, sheets, mattress protectors).
Black Friday / Cyber Monday (Late November) — While Black Friday is the biggest shopping event overall, mattress discounts are often similar to Memorial Day and Labor Day. Some brands offer their deepest Cyber Monday discounts on online-exclusive models.
Fourth of July (Early July) — A mid-year sale event with moderate discounts of 10% to 25% off.
Month-by-Month Overview
January: Post-holiday clearance and New Year sales. Some brands discount outgoing models to make room for new releases. Discounts: 10-20%.
February: Presidents' Day sales. One of the top three buying windows. Discounts: 15-30%.
March: Relatively quiet. Some brands run "spring cleaning" promotions. Discounts: 5-15%.
April: Tax Day promotions from some brands. Discounts: 10-15%.
May: Memorial Day weekend — the best deals of the year. Discounts: 20-35%.
June: Quiet period between major sales. Occasional early summer promotions. Discounts: 5-15%.
July: Fourth of July and Amazon Prime Day. Good mid-year deals. Discounts: 10-25%.
August: Back-to-school promotions (Twin and Twin XL mattresses). Discounts: 10-20%.
September: Labor Day weekend — one of the top three buying windows. Discounts: 15-30%.
October: Relatively quiet, though some brands run early holiday promotions.
November: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Major discounts across all brands. Discounts: 15-35%.
December: Holiday sales taper off mid-month. Limited selection as popular sizes sell out.
Important Notes
Most online mattress brands run some form of promotion continuously, so you rarely need to pay the full advertised retail price. However, the holiday sales listed above typically offer the steepest percentage discounts combined with the most generous bonus offers (free pillows, sheets, mattress protectors, or adjustable base discounts).
If you need a mattress urgently outside of a major sale period, check whether the brand offers a price-match guarantee. Some brands will retroactively apply a lower price if a sale begins within 30 days of your purchase.