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Your Labor Day 2026 shopping guide to the best end-of-summer deals
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Your Labor Day 2026 shopping guide to the best end-of-summer deals
Ready to make a final splash this season? Find out where to shop the best Labor Day deals coming soon!
Rachel CortezUSA TODAY
July 30, 2025Updated July 31, 2026, 9:10 a.m. ET
- Labor Day sales started mid-August and are expected to extend past Labor Day itself.
- Deep discounts can be found on mattresses, appliances, furniture, electronics and apparel.
- Major retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart and Wayfair participate with widespread sales.
- Labor Day is a federal holiday falling on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Summer may be fleeting, but the year’s best end-of-season savings are just getting started. Labor Day 2026 is on the horizon, bringing massive discounts across major retail categories. While the main sale event hasn’t fully kicked off yet, we anticipate early-bird deals and sneak peeks to begin trickling in real soon
Whether you’re planning to score steep discounts on big-ticket buys—like mattresses, appliances and patio furniture—or looking to upgrade your tech and fall wardrobe, Labor Day weekend is a prime time to save
The USA TODAY Shopping team is continually monitoring top brands to bring you verified, worth-it deals as soon as they drop. Bookmark this guide to stay ahead of the curve and snap up the top Labor Day 2026 sales before they sell out
Labor Day 2026 shopping guide
When is Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day always falls on the first Monday in September. This year, that will be Monday, September 7, and it offers one last long summer weekend perfect for fun in the sun, barbecues and incredible sales!
When do Labor Day sales start?
Early Labor Day sales for 2026 will begin rolling out in August and then ramp up significantly in the last two weeks of August, leading into the holiday weekend and often extending for a few days past Labor Day itself
Are there any early Labor Day sales happening now?
It’s a bit too early to find specific Labor Day sales, but many retailers are currently running other seasonal promotions that can offer similar savings, such as end-of-summer clearance events and back-to-school shopping events. Be sure to follow the team here at USA TODAY Shopping as we continue to bring you all of the major deals as they happen
What Labor Day deals can you expect?
Labor Day is a prime time for significant savings and can be considered a great shopping holiday outside of Black Friday. Key categories to watch for include mattresses, where you’ll find some of the year’s deepest discounts across various brands and styles
Major appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers also see substantial price drops from major retailers. With summer ending, outdoor furniture and grills are heavily discounted as stores clear inventory. Additionally, look for strong deals on laptops, PCs and smart tech devices, as well as apparel (especially end-of-summer clearance and early fall collections) and general home goods and decor.
These are the top retailers that usually have the most popular Labor Day sales
1. Amazon
Amazon’s Labor Day sales typically run from the Friday before the holiday through Labor Day itself. During Amazon’s Labor Day sales, we are expecting to find discounts across almost all product categories, including early deals on Amazon devices and popular brands
There will also be sales on home goods and kitchen appliances like robot vacuums, air fryers and coffee makers. Plus, you can expect savings on apparel and fashion for both summer clearance and early fall styles, along with items for back-to-school and college. The discounts will range from 20% up to 50% off or more and limited-time Lightning Deals will make it an excellent opportunity to grab a wide variety of items at reduced prices
2. Target
Similar to previous years, we expect the Target Labor Day sale to offer widespread discounts across popular categories like electronics, home goods, apparel and back-to-school items. We can expect discounts ranging from 20% to 50% or even more on specific categories or items. In some cases, especially for clearance items, discounts can reach 70%, making this an excellent time to shop
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3. Walmart
Walmart’s Labor Day sale is always a significant event, and we expect similar trends for Labor Day 2026. Like Target, Walmart uses this holiday to clear out summer inventory and push back-to-school and early fall deals. Expect discounts ranging from 20% to 50%, with some clearance items seeing up to 70% or 80% off
4. Wayfair
Wayfair’s Labor Day sale is one of the most anticipated sales events, offering significant discounts, especially on larger home items. We expect the sale to kick off the week leading up to Labor Day and running through Labor Day weekend. Wayfair is known for offering broad discounts across nearly all categories during major sales like Labor Day. Some specific items, especially clearance or doorbuster deals, might even reach 80% off so be ready to shop some awesome deals!
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5. Lowe’s
Lowe’s Labor Day sale will be focusing heavily on home improvement and outdoor living with substantial discounts on major appliances and often with additional savings when bundling multiple items. Plus, you can score deals on outdoor power equipment, power tools and hand tools from popular brands, paint, flooring and smart home devices. There might even be extensive patio furniture clearance, with deals on sets, seating and outdoor decor, as well as grills and outdoor cooking accessories as Lowe’s clears out summer stock.
6. Samsung
For the Samsung Labor Day sale, you can expect to score some of their best deals of the year across a wide range of electronics and appliances. You’ll likely find significant savings on smartphones, TVs and major appliances for the kitchen and laundry, frequently with bundle deals. Expect discounts also on wearables, tablets and laptops and monitors
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7. Nordstrom
Nordstrom’s Labor Day sale is one of their biggest sales events of the year, aside from their Anniversary Sale (which ends Sunday, August 9). During the Nordstrom Labor Day sale, you can expect to find discounts of up to 40-60% off on fashion for both men and women, including clothing, shoes and accessories that bridge the gap between summer and fall. Plus, they’ll also be clearing out remaining summer inventory with deep markdowns, and you might also find deals on select beauty products and home goods.
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8. Pottery Barn
The Pottery Barn Labor Day sale is expected to begin in the last week of August and extend through the holiday weekend. Their sales often feature discounts of up to 50-70% off on a wide range of categories, making it an excellent time to invest in home furnishings. We expect major savings on furniture for living rooms, bedrooms and dining areas
There will also be big markdowns on outdoor patio furniture as they clear out summer items. Plus, look for deals on rugs, bedding, lighting, home decor and tabletop items, which is perfect for refreshing your home with Pottery Barn’s classic, quality style
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9. West Elm
West Elm’s Labor Day sale is a prime opportunity for anyone looking to update their home with modern furnishings. You can expect significant discounts, often up to 60% off, plus extra savings on clearance items, usually starting the week before Labor Day weekend
10. Mattress stores
Labor Day mattress sales consistently offer some of the best deals you can score throughout the year, making it the perfect opportunity to finally upgrade that lumpy old mattress. You can expect fantastic discounts, often ranging from 20% to 50% off, and sometimes even more on specific models or bundled accessories like free pillows or bedding. These sales typically begin in the week or two leading up to Labor Day and frequently extend a few days past the holiday. Check out our favorite brands and their deals below:
Saatva
The Saatva Labor Day sale should bring in some of their most competitive discounts of the year, making it an excellent time to purchase a luxury mattress. Anticipate significant dollar-off savings, potentially $300 to $600 off a variety of their popular models like the Saatva Classic, or even broader percentage-based discounts, especially when spending over $1,000. These deals will likely extend to their adjustable bases and bedding, all while including their signature free white-glove delivery, old mattress removal, a 365-night home trial and a lifetime warranty.
Dreamcloud
During the DreamCloud Labor Day sale, we anticipate up to 60% off mattresses and possibly even greater savings on bundles that include free bedding accessories. These deals typically start in the weeks leading up to Labor Day and will be a prime opportunity to buy a DreamCloud mattress, backed by their year-long trial and lifetime warranty
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Purple
For the Purple Labor Day sale, we expect to find up to $800 off their premium mattresses and attractive free accessory bundles that include pillows and mattress protectors. Discounts will also extend to their adjustable bases and other bedding items, making Labor Day a prime time to invest in Purple’s distinctive GelFlex sleep experience. These deals will likely launch in the days leading up to Labor Day.
Casper
The Casper Labor Day sale is a prime time to snag one of Casper’s popular mattresses, as they are expected to offer significant discounts, often ranging from 20% to 35% off all their mattress models. This includes their newer lines like the Casper One, Casper Dream Hybrid and the cooling-focused Casper Snow Hybrid and Snow Max
Beyond mattresses, look for similar percentage-off deals on sleep essentials like pillows, sheets, mattress protectors and adjustable bases, making it a great opportunity to refresh your entire sleep setup. These sales typically begin within the weeks leading up to Labor Day
Nectar
The Nectar Labor Day sale is expected to bring some of their most attractive deals. You can anticipate significant percentage-based discounts on all their mattress models, often ranging from 40% to 50% off, including the Classic, Premier, Luxe and Ultra lines. A key highlight of Nectar’s holiday sales is their generous bundle offers, where purchasing a mattress typically includes valuable free accessories like pillows, a sheet set and a mattress protector, often adding up to 66% in total savings on the bundle. These promotions usually kick off in the weeks leading up to Labor Day, all backed by Nectar’s standard 365-night home trial, Forever Warranty and free shipping and returns.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Labor Day is one of the 11 federal holidays recognized nationwide
What stores are open on Labor Day?
Most major retailers will be open on Labor Day, with the exception of Costco, which will be closed. Additionally, most government offices, schools, banks and libraries will be closed. The United States Post Office, UPS, and FedEx will also be closed. However, we always recommend you call ahead to verify store hours on holidays
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