Once-in-a-blue-moon discounts from Nordstrom, Walmart, J.Crew, and more.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also become a major weekend for sales on both big-ticket items like mattresses and everyday needs, from cosmetics to clothes. So while you might be celebrating the holiday with your first backyard BBQ of 2023, it’s also prime time to stock up on warm-weather styles, patio furniture, or viral makeup items that’s been sitting in your Sephora cart for weeks.
To help you through this retail frenzy, we looked to our favorite stores for the biggest savings worth your penny. If you’ve been sweating through your dated bedsheets, head over to Cozy Earth to snag their famous bamboo linens on sale for up to 30 percent off. Meanwhile, Nordstrom is about to launch its hotly anticipated Half-Yearly Sale with steep discounts on reliable designer brands. And on the Amazon front, we’re eye-popping deals on high-end electronics, including one of our favorite gifts, the Apple AirPods Pro.
Whether you’re in the market for a brand-new couch or just want to refresh your accessories drawer, these Memorial Day sales are worthy of a pre-summer shopping spree.
The Best Memorial Day Sales 2023
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Memorial Day Fashion Sales
Nordstrom Half-Yearly Memorial Day Sale 2023
It’s no secret that Nordstrom is one of our favorite stores to shop for everything from wardrobe basics to stunning ceramics to give as gifts. Their Half-Yearly Sale is expertly timed from May 24 to June 6 and will feature rolling discounts throughout the week. Keep your eyes on the brand’s sale page for surprise steals each day.
Zappos
Zappos is our safe space for all styles of shoes, but did you know the retailer carries popular clothing brands, too? Everything from Levi’s to Free People is on sale on the site right now, but we’ve got our eyes on these cushy recovery slides from editor-approved brand, Hoka. Some of Hoka’s running shoes are on sale, too, as are John’s favorite On sneakers.
J.Crew’s Long Weekend Sale
If your weekend is jam-packed with barbecues, beach hangs, and sunscreen reapplication (yes, this should take up a decent chunk of your day), no need to feel shopping FOMO. One of your favorite retailers planned ahead. Leading up to the long weekend, J.Crew is giving you an extra 50 percent off items already marked down and 40 percent off your entire purchase with the code WEEKEND until May 25. We’re holding out hope that the retailer will be offering some Memorial Day Weekend savings, too.
Harper Wilde
Time for a top drawer refresh? Swap stretched out bras for something supportive and sexy from Harper Wilde. Bras and underwear (and everything on the entire site) will be 20 percent off from May 26 to 29, and if you add a bundle to your cart, you’ll get 30 percent off, no code necessary.
32 Degrees
This will make you do a double take: 32 Degrees is offering up to 80 percent off sale items now during its Friends and Family sale. That’s right, 80 percent. Sports bras are two for $12, men’s shirts start at $7, and you can try out a trend with some flared yoga pants for only $18.
tentree
We like when we can feel good about shopping, and tentree’s hitting us with the motherlode: Not only is it an amazing brand that plants 10 trees for every item it sells, but right now it’s offering up to 50 percent off sitewide through May 28. Our recs? Try these stretchy, versatile pants for traveling, working, or just hanging out; make this lightweight, flowy dress your hot-weather go-to; or elevate your summer shirt selection with this drapey blouse.
Pact
One of our go-tos for elevated-casual clothes, Pact is offering 20 percent off its entire collection of organic cotton wardrobe essentials for both women and men through May 29. Find that perfect layering sweater, update your dress options with styles that are comfy and versatile, or add a one-and-done outfit to your lineup with one of Pact’s too-cute jumpsuits. You can thank us later.
Madewell Summer Countdown Sale
There’s still a month to go until summer officially starts, but thankfully we aren’t the only ones counting down. From now until May 26, use the code WARMUP to save 30 percent on everything from breezy sundresses to Katie’s favorite oversized button-ups.
Anthropologie
If your fridge door is covered in save-the-dates and wedding invitations, now’s the time to start figuring out what you’re going to wear. Thankfully, Anthropologie has more than 3,500 items marked down right now, including frilly frocks, Jackie O.-esque shifts, and simple slips that can be worn to everything from beachfront ceremonies to elegant evening affairs.
Reebok
On the hunt for a new pair of sneaks? Whether you want a sporty pair you can wear during long walks in the neighborhood or just want to emulate your favorite fashion bloggers in the classic Club Cs, Reebok will be offering up to 50 percent off old and new favorites with the code MDW.
Eric Javits
Chic straw hats, bags, and even shoes guarantee you’ll nail the Nancy Meyers-esque look you’re going for. From now until May 28, Eric Javits is offering 30 percent off sitewide, with up to 60 percent off certain sale items. Now’s the time to swap your dated beach topper for something a bit more modern, like this visor.
Naadam
Until May 29, score 25 percent off snuggly sweaters, cozy blankets, and more during Naadam’s Memorial Day sale. They make some seriously luxe cashmere, but the price tag is surprisingly affordable. We’ve got our eyes on the brand’s matching sets, which we would rock on the couch and just about everywhere else.
Jack Wolfskin
Plan on hiking anytime this summer? Upgrade your gear and save 20 percent off during Jack Wolfskin’s Memorial Day sale. We’re partial to the Terraquest Texapore Boots, which are great for crossing streams or trekking along rocky terrain.
Memorial Day Home Sales
Cozy Earth Memorial Day Sale 2023
Snag some early savings on new bedding or loungewear a few days before the holiday from Cozy Earth. From May 20 to June 6, the retailer is rewarding customers 20 to 25 percent off the entire site (with a few exceptions), along with $100 off if you spend $300 or more with the code MEMORIALDAYSALE. If you don’t plan on spending that much but still want to save, use our custom discount code KATIECOURIC, which will get you 30 percent off any time between May 20 and May 30.
Parachute
Parachute doesn’t have sales often (at most, twice a year), so we already have a cart full of items that we’ve been waiting for a sale to splurge on. From May 22 to 29, everything on the site, from bathrobes to sheet sets, will be 20 percent off. The discount will automatically apply to your cart, so you don’t even have to memorize a code.
Floyd Home
Sweet dreams are made of beautiful, but, more importantly, functional furniture. Famous for minimal designs, Floyd offers a selection of platform beds, accessories, and couches you’ll want to sink into for hours at a time, all for up to 20 percent off right now.
Diggs
We believe that furry family members deserve the occasional home renovation, too. Instead of building your dog its own suite, consider swapping its jail-like metal crate with something more stylish. This one from Diggs will be part of the brand’s Memorial Day sale, along with beds and other accessories. The sale code is MDW20, but leading up to the long weekend, this crate is 15 percent off, FYI. This crate has become a welcomed accessory in pet owners’ homes because it can be broken down or set up in seconds, and it has built-in wheels for easy transport.
Cushion Lab’s Memorial Day Sneak Peek
“Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” was a cute song until the lyrics became a truncated list of all the body parts causing you pain. If you find yourself waking up stiff rather than relaxed and rejuvenated, it may be time to take a hard look at your pillow. This one from Cushion Lab is a favorite of ours because it cradles your neck and head no matter what position you sleep in, and it’s currently $50 off the original price. You can also score up to 40 percent off and free shipping on other supportive sidekicks like seat cushions, lumbar pillows, and more during the sale.
Solo Stove Memorial Day Weekend Sale
Nights by a crackling campfire while roasting s’mores or enjoying a drink with friends are so close we can taste them. We just need to invest in a fire pit before we can make that dream a reality. From now until June 4, you can score up to 45 percent off the entire Solo Stove website and get a free Mesa tabletop fire pit with the purchase of any fire pit bundle with the code FREEMESA.
Avocado
Three words that are music to our ears? “Biggest sale ever.” Avocado is a Katie Couric Media-loved mattress because it’s supportive, made in America, and created with organic materials, which explains the higher price tag. But our review proves it’s worth the investment, especially when it’s currently on sale. Get 10 percent off on mattresses with the code HONOR, 20 percent off on bedding (no code needed), and 30 percent off on select apparel right now.
Wild One
Help your furry friend strut their stuff in a new harness, collar, or leash while saving a few bucks by buying a discounted kit from Wild One now until May 31. The best part? If you spend more than $100, you also get a free Tennis Tumble toy for your pup, which will keep them occupied while you work from home or need a few minutes to yourself in front of the TV.
Memorial Day Beauty and Wellness Sales
Act+Acre
Flaky scalps, dry hair, and grease buildup are no match for Act+Acre’s revolutionary line of scalp health essentials. Despite not being able to see it, our scalp is where our hair and its health literally start, so by focusing on cleansing away dead skin, leftover hair products, and excess oil, you’ll soon start to notice happier and shinier hair. Commerce editor Katie Pittman is obsessed with the brand’s salicylic acid Scalp Renew exfoliator, which can help remove dry skin and stop any annoying itch you’ve been experiencing. The brand is offering 30 percent off the entire site, including subscriptions, until June 4. The discount will be automatically applied, so there’s no need for a code.
CocoaVia
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to make sure your brain is in tip-top shape for all of your upcoming adventures. CocoaVia wants to help you kickstart the season with their Memory and Focus supplement, with proven ingredients to support five areas of brain performance. To celebrate its one-year anniversary launch, they’re offering a Buy One, Get One Free promotion (that’s 50 percent off!) on Amazon, so take advantage of this great deal and check it out now.
MysteryVibe
Paying full price for a vibrator? Talk about a buzzkill. Instead, upgrade your bedside table drawer with one of MysteryVibe’s famous flexible toys like the Poco or Crescendo 2, both of which will be 25 percent off from May 25 to June 13. With either of these, reaching climax doesn’t have to be a mystery you’re struggling to solve. They’re bendable, so you can shape them to hit all your favorite spots with minimal effort.
Partners Coffee
Getting your caffeine fix without consuming subpar beans just got a whole lot easier. Between May 24 to 30, the New York-based coffee roaster Partners is giving you 20 percent off all coffees, teas, cold brew, instant coffees, and select merch.
Vegamour Summer Kickoff Sale
If you’ve been curious about products that aim to reduce hair thinning or promote regrowth, now is the time to dive in. Vegamour creates plant-based products that boost scalp health and revitalize roots, leading to a fuller-looking head of hair. Right now, you can save 25 percent off certain products with the code SUMMERSALE.
Memorial Day Tech Sales
Amazon
You can always count on Amazon to be full of daily deals, but this Memorial Day, we’ll have our eyes peeled for discounts on Kindles, powerful blenders, and our editor-favorite Apple AirPods Pro.
Walmart
While we don’t have the exact details about Walmart’s Memorial Day deals yet, we’re assuming items that were on sale last year (like grills, outdoor furniture, and televisions) will be a part of this year’s markdowns. Right now, you can find deals ahead of the holiday weekend, like this 50-inch smart TV that costs less than $300.
Courant
If you’re tired of untangling hoards of cords on your desk or nightstand, it might be time for a charging station. Instead of trying to untangle a Gordian Knot to plug your phone in, opt for a sleek charging pad from Courant. Commerce editor Katie Pittman keeps one on her desk for charging her AirPods during the day and another by her bed for charging her phone at night. From May 23 to June 6, everything on the site will be 20 percent off, no code necessary.
