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Labor Day is one of the best times of year to buy a mattress. Almost all mattress brands and stores offer discounts and deals around this holiday, with some sales saving you hundreds of dollars. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest in a new bed, we recommend checking out Labor Day sales.
You can find Labor Day sales online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Most sales begin in the days leading up to Labor Day, and some sales extend beyond Labor Day. You can shop mattress sales at a brick-and-mortar store, but we’ve found that buying a mattress online offers a much wider range of models to choose from. Many online mattress brands offer sleep trials and free returns, so you can try out the mattress in the comfort of your home and return the bed if it’s not a good fit.
Below are some of the top Labor Day sales that you’ll find online. Many companies also offer Labor Day bedding discounts, so we’ve included a list of sales for sheets, pillows, and other sleep accessories. Further down, we’ve provided a breakdown of what we think you should know when it comes to shopping for a mattress on Labor Day.
Best Bedding Sales
20% off
Save 20% with code: LABORDAY20
9/1 – 9/6
25% off
25% off sitewide on $200+ orders with code: CYBER25
Happening now
15% off
15% off sitewide
9/1 – 9/8
Up to 30% off
Save 25% to 30% sitewide
12/5-12/29
$25 off
$25 off sheets with code: BLACKFRIDAY22
11/7 – 11/27
25% off
Save 25% on Nollapelli sheets with code: HOLIDAY25
11/29 – 12/31
25% off
Save 25% sitewide and storewide
9/1 – 9/6
25% off
Get 25% off all styles of Classic Organic Percale Bedding for 24 hours
11/28
Up to 35% off
35% off sitewide + 30% donated for Giving Tuesday
11/29
BOGO 50% off
Buy one pillow, save 50% on the second pillow
11/29 – 12/5
25% off
Save 25% with code: HOLIDAY25
11/1 – 11/30
Up to 50% off
Save up to 50% on Slumber Cloud products
8/31 – 9/6
35% off
Buy More, Save More, up to 35% off!
11/28
All Mattress Sales
10% off
Save 10% sitewide with code: SAVE10
10/25 – 1/9
25% off
Save 25% sitewide with code: LABORDAY25
8/19 – 9/13
$799 in savings
$200 off mattresses + $599 in free accessories
Happening now
Up to $500 off
$500 off the Eight Sleep Pod and $250 off the Pod cover. 20% off accessories with Pod/cover purchase.
11/18 – 11/30
50% off
50% off the CliMax Hybrid + 2 free pillows
Offer Valid: Happening now!
$600 off
Enjoy $600 off latex mattresses
8/17 – 9/9
Up to 40% off
Save up to 40% sitewide with code: BFCM22
Offer Valid: Happening now!
Up to $225 off
Save up to $225 on organic mattresses
8/19 – 9/6
Save 20%
20% off everything + free pillow with every mattress. Use code: BLACKFRIDAY
Offer Valid: Happening now!
50% off
Enjoy up to 50% off + bundles on select items
11/1 – 12/12
Save 10%
Get 10% off sitewide and $200 off all mattresses
Offer Valid: Happening now!
Up to $700 off
Save up to $700 on select Spindle mattresses
Offer Valid: Happening now!
Up to 60% off
Up to 60% off & 50% off Dreamy mattresses. Extra 5% off with code: SLEEP
11/9 – 12/6
30% off
Save 30% on TEMPUR-Cloud with code: Cloud30
Happening now
Up to $600 off
Up to $600 off Mint Mattress + 20% off
8/15 – 9/11
Where to Buy a Mattress on Labor Day
When shopping for a new bed, you can either shop in a brick-and-mortar store or online. One of the biggest benefits to shopping in a brick-and-mortar store is that you can lie down on a wide variety of mattresses and compare how they feel. Sales staff may also answer questions and offer their expertise. You can learn about store sales through media advertisements and social media promotions.
While shopping in brick-and-mortar stores has its benefits, online shopping has many advantages that generally make it more convenient and budget-friendly. We’ll walk you through some of the major benefits to purchasing a mattress online.
Affordability
Online mattresses are oftentimes more affordable than their brick-and-mortar counterparts, without sacrificing quality. This is because online brands have lower overhead costs than brick-and-mortar stores, which require paying rent and employing a sales staff. These savings in overhead costs are reflected in lower mattress prices. Most online brands also offer free shipping, so you don’t need to worry about delivery fees.
Wider Selection
When shopping in a brick-and-mortar store, you are usually limited to models that the store carries or has in stock. By comparison, shopping online allows you to select from a vast array of brands and models. This can be especially helpful if you have specific needs and preferences when it comes to mattresses.
Pressure-Free Shopping
While sales staff at mattress stores can be helpful, they often work on commission and are incentivized to close the deal on mattress sales. As a result, you may feel pressured to purchase a mattress before you are ready. Shopping online allows you to research and browse mattresses at your own pace. If you have questions about a mattress, you have plenty of time to read reviews and contact a customer service representative via web chat, phone or email.
Sleep Trials
Some shoppers prefer brick-and-mortar stores because it allows them to test out the mattress in person. However, lying on a mattress for a short period of time does not guarantee the mattress will feel comfortable night after night. To help shoppers feel confident about their mattress purchase, online mattress companies offer sleep trials that allow you to try the mattress at home for an extended period of time and then return the bed if it’s not a good fit. Most companies offer at least 90 days to try out a mattress, with some companies offering as long as an entire year. In most cases, you can return the mattress for free or exchange it for a different model.
Convenience
Although online shopping does not allow you to physically try a mattress on the spot, it is more convenient than visiting different brick-and-mortar stores to test out different models. Most online mattress brands deliver beds right to your doorstep for free, and some brands offer White Glove delivery for an additional fee. This includes in-home assembly and removal of your old mattress.
How to Find Online Labor Day Mattress Sales
Below are some tips for navigating all the Labor Day mattress sales – and finding the best sales for you.
Buy Directly from the Brand
Mattress brands always advertise sales and promotions on their websites, so you can go directly to a brand’s homepage to find out what kind of Labor Day discounts they’re offering. Sometimes brands offer storewide discounts, other times they offer discounts on a select group of models or products. You may be tempted to buy a mattress through Amazon, Costco, or a different third-party retailer. However, we’ve found that mattress brands tend to offer the best perks, especially when it comes to free shipping and sleep trials.
Sign Up for Email Newsletters
If you have specific mattresses in mind, you can sign up for a mattress company’s email newsletter to be alerted to upcoming sales. This is helpful for shoppers who’ve been eyeing a mattress outside of their budget. A generous Labor Day discount can make a pricey mattress well within reach.
Check Out Mattress Review Websites
Mattress review sites are helpful resources when researching mattresses – and they’re also great for scoring checkout codes and discounts for all different types of mattresses and bedding. You can check in with these sites around Labor Day and other major holidays to find out what kind of discounts are being offered by different mattress brands.
Read the Fine Print
Every mattress brand has different policies when it comes to sleep trials, warranties, and shipping. Be sure to read the details before hitting the purchase button, so that you’re not caught off guard by fees or rules later on.
While shopping in brick-and-mortar stores has its benefits, online shopping has many advantages that generally make it more convenient and budget-friendly. We’ll walk you through some of the major benefits to purchasing a mattress online.
About The Author
Staff Writer, Product Testing Team
Garen is a health and lifestyle content creator. She realized the importance of sleep when her children made getting a good night’s rest more challenging. Garen is always learning something new about the wide world of sleep and sleep products. Married with two girls, ages 7 and 11, she is a book nerd and a lover of pop music, travel, and the Pacific Northwest.
- Position: Side Sleeper
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