Memorial Day 2023 — These Are the Deal and Sale Trends We’re Seeing
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Memorial Day sales are here, and as the first major shopping holiday of the year (although you might have caught some deals for your furry friend during Amazon’s ‘Pet Day’), it’s a great time to grab steep discounts on everything from high-end tech, to memory foam mattresses and more.
The next time you’re likely to see deals this good is during Amazon Prime Day, which is rumored to be taking place in early July this year, so you’ll want to check out the best Memorial Day deals listed below. Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target are offering sitewide deals that you may not see again until the summer, so it’s better to jump on them now.
We’ve often seen retailers drop their deals now, so to get the most out of the best Memorial Day sales , we’ve rounded up the best deals, as well as official dates and what deal trends we’re seeing right now.
When is Memorial Day 2023?
Memorial Day is always the last Monday of May, so Memorial Day 2023 will take place on May 29 this year.
When Will Memorial Day Deals Start?
Though Memorial Day is coming up soon, Memorial Day deals get started well in advance, and you’ll find plenty of sales that are already live. That being said, most of the sales won’t extend after the long weekend, though.
Memorial Day 2023: What to Expect
Like most shopping holidays, Memorial Day deals cover a wide variety of brands and retailers. Often brands will make their sales sitewide, so you can catch a steep discount on your entire basket instead of being judicial while you’re adding to cart.
We’re seeing a lot of mattress sales, including discounts on top-rated sheets, weighted blankets and pillows (there’s a never a better time to be shopping for bedding). There’s also big deals in popular categories like 4K TVs, kitchen appliances, Apple devices, and smart home gear. Memorial Day also unofficially kicks off the summer season, so it’s a great opportunity to snag deals on outdoor essentials like patio furniture, barbecue grills, and lawn equipment.
Best Memorial Day Deals
You can see our full list of best Memorial Day deals here. Otherwise, read on to check out some of the best deals we’ve seen so far online.
AMAZON: Alexa devices up to 50% off
BEST BUY: Save up to 40% on select major appliances
CASPER: Get 20% off sitewide on mattresses, sheets, and pillows (plus 10% off everything else)
DELL: Take up to $750 off gaming PCs and laptops
DREAMCLOUD: 40% off all mattresses
GLASSES USA: 30% off frames and free Rx lenses using promo code ICON30
HOME DEPOT: Up to 40% off select tools, patio furniture, grills and more
IROBOT: Save up to $300 on robot vacuum and mop bundles
ROLLING STONE SHOP: Take 15% off warm weather styles, from Bad Bunny’s Cover Tee, to our “Rolling Stoned” shirt with promo code RSMD15
WALMART: Up to 65% off Samsung TVs, Dyson vacuums, Apple watches and more
WAYFAIR: Up to 70% off Memorial Day clearance items
How to Find The Best Memorial Day Sales
Like all holiday shopping, you might think you’re getting a good deal – until you check another store, or see a steeper discount on another site. Retailers sometimes jack up the prices right before the big day to make deals look more enticing, too. But with a keen eye, it is possible to find the best Memorial Day sales on everything you want. Here are our tips and tricks to finding the best deals during Memorial Day.
First off, comparison shopping will be your best friend here. Because basically every major retailer are offering Memorial Day sales, you should be checking multiple sites to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible. For the lowest price on certain items, you’ll need to get specific, though — for the latest KitchenAid mixer, check out Amazon or Kohl’s. If you’re in the market for new patio furniture, compare between Home Depot, Lowe’s or Wayfair. Getting a new 4K TV? Check deals from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
You can also use price tracking tools to make sure these deals are, well the real deal. That means using sites like CamelCamelCamel or browser extensions like Paypal’s Honey to track the price history of a certain item (especially on Amazon) to see if it’s the lowest it could be. You’ll find this particularly helpful for tech items like Apple products, headphones, and TVs, which don’t go on sale too often.
When in doubt, check the reviews — even the most well-rated products could have fake or paid user reviews to boost their stars. Do you homework and read feedback from multiple reviewers (or check out product reviews on sites like ours) to make sure you’re know what you’re in for, and not just relying on a few glowing reviews at the top of the pack.