Memorial Day weekend used to mean a trip to the garden center and maybe a new chaise lounge if things got really exciting. Now it’s become the annual moment when Americans collectively decide they deserve better sheets, sharper sunglasses, and a patio setup suspiciously similar to the one featured on an HGTV house-flipping show.
Somewhere between firing up the grill and hunting down the good citronella candles, the sales start rolling in. Cozy Earth is discounting its famously soft bamboo bedding — the ones people rave about to friends unprompted — while Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is back with steep markdowns on designer labels and everyday staples alike.
Whether you’re replacing lawn chairs that have seen one too many summers, eyeing a long-overdue mattress upgrade, or simply indulging in a little strategic retail therapy before summer officially begins, we’ve rounded up the best Memorial Day sales of 2026 by category — no endless scrolling required.
Best Overall Memorial Day Sales
Best Memorial Day Fashion Sales 2026
Best Memorial Day Home Sales 2026
Best Memorial Day Beauty and Wellness Sales 2026
Best Memorial Day Tech Sales 2026
Best Overall Memorial Day Sales of 2026
- J.Crew: To celebrate the unofficial start of summer, J.Crew is offering 40 percent off your purchase, 50 percent off dresses, and up to an additional 40 percent off sale with the code SUMMER. We're stocking up on easy-to-style tank tops (that are under $40), but the satin pants Katie can't get enough of are also on sale.
- Coleman Furniture: Updating your home is, for better or worse, a lifelong endeavor. But shopping at Coleman Furniture makes it exciting, fun, and most importantly, accessible. Shop the brand's sale now, with up to 70 percent off site-wide on outdoor furniture, kitchen essentials, living room decor, and so much more.
- Nordstrom: Now until June 1, Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale is officially on. Designer bags, summer-ready shoes, and wardrobe basics are up to 50 percent off. Be warned: Things sell out quickly because this is Nordstrom's biggest sale of the year, besides the Anniversary Sale in late July.
- Albany Park: Now until May 25, save up to 40 percent on our editor's beloved sectional over at Albany Park.
- Bandolier: Constantly setting your phone down and can't remember where you left it? A phone strap may become your new best friend. These ones from Bandolier turn your phone into a crossbody wallet so all the essentials are near, and everything is currently 50 percent off, no code necessary.
- Sleep Number: Mattresses are expensive, but when you can score $1,200 off, it makes the big purchase a lot easier. Sleep Number's Climate360 model can keep you up to 15 degrees cooler, which can lead to nearly an extra hour of sleep every night if you tend to toss and turn due to overheating. The mattress also works with adjustable bed bases, and each side of the mattress has individual temperature controls, so you don't have to fight over the thermostat with whomever you share the bed.
- Cornbread Hemp: Cornbread Hemp’s functional mushroom gummies in sleep and focus varieties help you chill out or focus without CBD or THC. Reishi and botanicals work to help you get a full night's rest, while the lion's mane and cordyceps formula promotes clarity on days when you feel fuzzy. And for Memorial Day sipping, their refreshing USDA-certified organic non-alcoholic and THC-free spritzes (crafted with botanicals like lemonbalm, passion flower, and L-theanine that support a sense of ease) come in summer-ready flavors like margarita, blue lemonade, and cherry lime. Shop the brand’s buy two, get one free Memorial Day sale from May 18–26 with code MEMS.*
- Wayfair: Take up to 70 percent off across all categories at Wayfair right now as part of its Memorial Day event. Whenever rugs are marked down, it’s hard not to shop — especially when 9-by-13-foot one designed by Joanna Gaines are under $350, and others are less than $200.
- Zappos: Beloved by editors across the industry, Loeffler Randall is on sale over at Zappos. These woven flats would be perfect for Father's Day brunch, and these strappy sandals are begging to be worn to a beachside dinner. Other favorite brands, like Clarks, are up to 42 percent off, too.
Best Memorial Day Fashion Sales 2026
- Soma: Katie's favorite cooling pajamas are up to 50 percent off now until May 23, but you can also save that much on Soma's lounge, dresses, and swim styles.
- Timbuk2: Timbuk2 is kicking off its Memorial Day sale early with up to 25 percent off premium luggage and bags, including this stylish, extra large suitcase for anyone who refuses to travel light.
- Petite Plume: Luxurious pajama sets are up to 70 percent off, and you'll save an extra 25 percent on sale styles at Petite Plume.
- Splendid: Save up to 40 percent on almost everything at this beloved basics brand.
- lululemon: Just in time for rising temps, lululemon's We Made Too Much section is bursting at the seams with specially priced shorts, tank tops, and skorts.
- Clare V.: When you spend $200 on a new Italian leather purse or fanny pack at Clare V., you'll automatically get a free coin clutch with your purchase (while supplies last).
- imogene + willie: Now until May 25, use the code TAKE20 for 20 percent off imogene + willie's U.S.A.-made denim, tees, and dresses. Commerce editor Katie P. has been wearing these camo-printed trousers on repeat for weeks, and they just keep getting softer and softer.
- Zero Restriction: John loves Zero Restriction's vests for long days out on the green, and someare up to 51 percent off now until May 25.
Best Memorial Day Home Sales
- Saatva: If your mattress has seen better days, consider this the time to upgrade: Saatva is offering $400 off mattress purchases of $1,000 or more during their Memorial Day sale, running now through May 25. There’s something for every sleeper, from the Saatva Classic Mattress, known for its hotel-quality cushioned feel, to the Saatva Rx Mattress, engineered for next-level pain and pressure relief, to the Contour5 Mattress, with memory foam that hugs the body but doesn’t trap heat.
- Cozy Earth: Save 20 percent off sitewide, or get 25 percent off your order of three or more things this weekend at Cozy Earth.
- Who Gives A Crap: Never have to lug a jumbo pack of toilet paper out of the store again. When you subscribe for TP deliveries from Who Gives a Crap, not only will you save money, but trees, too. Every roll is made from either bamboo or recycled paper. Save $15 on your first subscription order with the code TP4EVA, which brings the cost down to $1.25 a roll for 48 rolls.
- Silver Cross: Hosting family and friends with little ones is great — until you realize they either have to pack up their entire lives to visit or you have to buy a nursery to ensure baby has a place to sleep. The compromise? An under-$300 pack-and-play that's part bassinet, part crib. It folds up easily for storage, and it's safe for newborns to kids up to 55 pounds.
- 7th Avenue: Washable covers, deep seats, and non-toxic materials — what's not to love about 7th Avenue's modular sofas? Save 10 percent sitewide and get free pillows with the code MEMDAY now until May 31.
- Our Place: Things are heating up at Our Place, literally and figuratively. Save up to 40 percent off sitewide, and save even more on bundles.
- Ruggable: Save 25 percent on Ruggable's washable, life-proof rugs this weekend.
- Quince: While everything's always a good deal over at Quince, save an extra 25 percent on bedding bundles during the long weekend.
Best Memorial Day Beauty and Wellness Sales
- Medik8: If you haven't seen our Timeless Beauty Awards yet, now's the time to dive in. Our best retinol winner, Medik8, is offering up to 25 percent off sitewide until May 28 so you can upgrade your skincare routine without having to go into debt.
- ILIA: Another Timeless Beauty Award winner, ILIA, is hosting 20 percent off sitewide during its friends and family sale, no code needed.
- AG1: Want to start your days like Molner? Enjoy a free flavor sampler and bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 (a $72 value) in your AG1 welcome kit with your first subscription.
- Manukora: Mānuka honey can support digestive health, gut balance, and immune health, all in one sweet package. Receive a complimentary Honey Stick gift when you make a purchase using code KATIECOURIC.
- Midi: Finding care for perimenopause and menopause symptoms is already hard enough, but fold in trying to find a practitioner you jive with? That's nearly impossible. Midi makes it easy by offering virtual care, tailored to your needs, and it's often covered by insurance. This month, you'll save more when you spend more on supplements, giving you a good reason to stock up on your daily vitamins. If you spend $80, you'll save $10. Spend $100, get $20 off. Spend $150, and you'll save $30, all throughout the month of May.
Best Memorial Day Tech Sales
- LG: In the market for a new fridge, washer, dryer, or dishwasher? LG has marked down their large appliances by up to 58 percent for the long weekend, and you can get free installation on select dishwashers.
- Walmart: You'll become the host with the most once you announce that frozen margaritas will be flowing all day long at your Memorial Day cookout thanks to the Ninja SLUSHi — which happens to be $50 off right now. Smokers and grills are also on sale for the holiday, or you could revamp your entire patio set for under $400 with a seven-person sectional.
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