The Memorial Day long weekend will be here before you know it (Memorial Day is May 27 this year) so it's time to start mapping out your sale shopping strategy! The holiday long weekend is often seen as the unofficial kickoff to summer. Because of this, many retailers offer deals and discounts on the essentials you need for the sunny season – think barbecues, patio furniture and swimwear.
You can expect many Memorial Day sales to start during the week leading up to the holiday long weekend. This is great in that it gives you plenty of time to scope out the saving opportunities, but also allows you to spend the actual Monday holiday participating in Memorial Day activities in your community and taking time to honor and mourn those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. military.
Best Memorial Day sales to shop in 2024
While most retailers have not yet revealed their plans for Memorial Day 2024, below, we highlighted where you can expect to see savings this year. As Memorial Day 2024 sales are announced, we will continue to update this article, so keep checking back.
Abt
Abt's Memorial Day sale includes deals of up to 50% off on appliances, TVs, speakers, laptops, cameras and more.
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Academy Sports & Outdoors
Academy's Memorial Day sale runs in-store and online. It includes deals on apparel and accessories, plus outdoor adventure gear and games. In addition, the 10% off discount for active service members, veterans, and first responders will be reinstated at Academy this summer.
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Ace Hardware
This year, at Ace Hardware, you can not only save hundreds on grills, lawn mowers and power tools for outdoor home improvement, but you can get free fuel (gas, charcoal or pellets) with select grill purchases.
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Acer
Save hundreds on top-rated Acer laptops, gaming monitors and more at Acer.
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adidas
Adidas is offering an extra 30% off select on-sale items when you use the code: SUMMER at checkout.
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Amazon
Amazon's deals section is particularly impressive during Memorial Day weekend. You can find savings on summer home essentials, small home appliances, summery apparel and more.
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Anthropologie
During Anthropologie's Memorial Day Event, you can save an extra 40% on sale items. This includes clothing and accessories, as well as home decor!
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Article
Save hundreds on Article's best-selling stylish furniture pieces, including sofas, chaise lounges and side tables, this Memorial Day.
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Ashley HomeStore
Ashley HomeStore always hosts an impressive Memorial Day sale – and this year is no different. The retailer's Memorial Day sale features savings of up to 50% off on everything from outdoor furniture sets and sofas to bedroom furniture.
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Asics
Get ready for your summer runs and shop Asics Memorial Day sale. Select styles are on sale for up to 60% off.
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Avocado Green Mattress
Avocado doesn't run sales often, so Memorial Day is a rare chance to save. During this year's sale, you can save up to 20% on mattresses and up to 50% on bedding.
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Backcountry
Backcountry's Memorial Day sale selection includes tons of great deals on all the apparel you need for outdoor adventures this summer. The majority of items are on sale for 30% to 35% off.
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Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble's Memorial Day sale is a great opportunity to pick up best-selling reads at discounted prices. You can also find kids' toys and games – essential for upcoming summer vacation – at a discount.
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Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops' Memorial Day always has deals on a wide range of apparel and accessories for outdoor fun in the sun this summer.
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Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond is back, and it has an impressive selection of deals on home accessories and patio furniture this Memorial Day.
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Best Buy
During Best Buy's Memorial Day sale, you can find deals on several products, but the standout savings are in the home appliances category. The promotions range from special financing to outright discounts on LG and Samsung appliances for your kitchen and laundry room.
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Birch Lane
This year, you can take up to 60% off your Birch Lane purchase, and save an extra 20% off select items.
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Bowflex
Bowflex's Memorial Day sale allows fitness enthusiasts to save hundreds of dollars on a variety of Bowflex's large exercise equipment, and save tens of dollars on smaller weights too.
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Busch Gardens
Planning a trip to Busch Gardens? The Memorial Day sale includes savings of up to 50% on tickets, fun cards and memberships.
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Carter's
Hoping to refresh your kiddo's wardrobe for the summer? Save 50% on everything at Carter's this Memorial Day.
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Casper
In the past, Casper has offered 25% off savings on mattresses for Memorial Day, but this year, the savings are even greater with discounts of 30% off! And if you shop for bundles (mattresses with pilllows or bedding) you can save up to 35%!
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Chappy Wrap
Chappy Wrap doesn't host sales often, so this Memorial Day sale presents a unique opportunity to save on the brand's beloved blankets. Through the Memorial Day long weekend, you can save 25% on summer favorites and get free shipping.
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The Children's Place
Get your little ones ready for summer (and save) at The Children's Place.The retailer is running a sitewide sale with savings of up to 60% off.
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The Container Store
Get ready for all your summer organization projects and shop The Container Store's Memorial Day sale. From May 24 to 27, you can take BOGO 50% off select items.
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Corkcicle
A Corkcicle sale is just what you need ahead of the Memorial Day long weekend. This year, through the long weekend, you can save 20% on everything.
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Costco
Costco is known for serving up savings to shoppers, but during Memorial Day weekend, those savings reach a whole new level. Be sure to check out the deals on patio and garden essentials, as well as appliances (big and small).
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Crate & Barrel
Memorial Day is a great time to find savings on all of the Crate & Barrel home decor items that you've been eyeing.
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Crocs
This Memorial Day, you can save up to 50% on select Crocs styles for all ages.
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Decathalon
Decathlon has a wide selection of deals available to shoppers for Memorial Day, but the bike selection is particularly impressive. Be on the lookout for discounts of up to 50% on bikes for kids and adults alike.
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Dell
The Memorial Day long weekend is not the best time to shop for laptop and computer deals. However, that doesn't mean there aren't any savings to be found. Dell always hosts a Memorial Day sale that features markdowns across the brand's product categories.
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Dick's Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods is probably the best place to shop for any outdoor athletic gear you need for the summer. In addition to saving up to 50% on golf apparel and accessories, you can save up to $100 off kayaks, and find BOGO deals on life vests.
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eBay
You might think of eBay as the place to shop for products being sold by everyday people, but the retail platform also carries products sold officially by recognized brands. eBay's Memorial Day sale includes savings on a variety of tech gadgets, vacuums, small home appliances and more.
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Echelon
Looking for a Memorial Day sale to help you get fit? You can save hundreds on Echelon treadmills.
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Eddie Bauer
Save up to 50% on your Eddie Bauer purchase this Memorial Day. Deals span across all product categories, including clothing and accessories for women, men and kids and gear and home items.
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Everlane
If you've had your eye on a few pieces from Everlane, now's the time to shop. The retailer is hosting a 25% off sitewide sale for Memorial Day.
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GAP
GAP is hosting a Summer Style Event, offering savings of 50% off on tees, shorts and dresses, plus, 40 to 60% off other select pieces.
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Hanna Andersson
Save up to 60% on apparel and PJs for babies, toddlers and kids at Hanna Andersson during Memorial Day.
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Helix
Getting a new Helix mattress is about to become more affordable – thanks to the brand's Memorial Day sale. Use the code: MEMDAY30 at checkout to save up to 30%.
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Home Depot
Home Depot's Memorial Day sale can help you save up to 50% on patio furniture and tools and up to 40% off appliances. You can also discover deals on plants and gardening essentials to create an outdoor oasis.
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HP
HP's Memorial Day sale not only offers savings of up to 70% off, but shipping is free on orders placed during the sale too.
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IKEA
IKEA's Memorial Day sale features savings on patio furniture and summer-themed decor items for your interior too.
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JCPenney
JCPenney's Memorial Day sale offers shoppers savings of up to 50% off home essentials, small kitchen appliances and patio furniture. Clothing for the whole family also goes on sale, so you can upgrade everyone’s warm-weather wardrobes.
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J.Crew
J.Crew is running a long weekend savings event for the whole week leading up to Memorial Day. Save 40% on your purchase and take an extra 50% off sale styles.
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Joss & Main
Time to add those pieces you've been eyeing from Joss & Main to your cart. During the Memorial Day sale, you can save up to 60% on a variety of products and take an extra 20% off select products.
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Kohl’s
This beloved department store always offers impressive discounts on Memorial Day weekend. Deals are available on products ranging from home goods for inside and outside of your home to clothing and shoes for all ages.
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Lands' End
During Lands' End's Memorial Day Weekend Event, you can save 50% on your order and an extra 10% on swim.
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Leesa
During Leesa's Memorial Day sale, you can save 25% on mattresses and get two pillows for free.
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Lowe's
Lowe's Memorial Day sale always includes steep savings on gardening essentials and lawncare tools, such as lawnmowers and leaf blowers. Tools, outdoor furniture, plants and appliances are all a part of this sale as well.
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Macy's
Macy's Memorial Day savings event often features discounts on furniture, mattresses, designer handbags, small kitchen appliances and summer apparel and accessories.
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Michaels
Shop for kids' craft kits and activities for the summer, and save at Michaels during the Memorial Day long weekend.
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Nolah
This year, Nolah is hosting an Early Access Memorial Day sale. Currently, you can save 35% on a mattress and get two pillows for free!
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Overstock
Overstock's Memorial Day sale is a time to find deals on patio furniture, rugs and living room and bedroom furniture.
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Parachute Home
Parachute Home will be hosting one of its biggest sales ever this Memorial Day. From May 20 to 24 you can take 20% off purchases sitewide, and that discount goes up to 25% from May 25 to 27.
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Pottery Barn
Scoop up those items you've been eyeing at Pottery Barn for less. The Memorial Day sale always includes deals on furniture, lighting, rugs, quilts and more.
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Purple
Purple unleashes tons of great deals for Memorial Day every year. This year, you can save up to $800 on your purchase a mattress and base.
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Raymour & Flanigan
Raymour & Flanigan always hosts an impressive Memorial Day sale. During the sale, you can find deals on indoor and outdoor furniture, as well as mattresses.
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Ruggable
Ruggable is running a major sitewide sale for Memorial Day, offering savings of up to 20% off sitewide.
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Saatva
Saatva's Memorial Day starts early this year, running from May 10 to June 3. You can save up to $500 off orders of $875 or more.
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Saucony
Memorial Day might be the time to buy those running shoes you've been eyeing at Saucony. This year, the brand is offering 25% off sitewide and an extra 20% off select styles.
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SeatGeek
You might not expect to save on tickets during the Memorial Day long weekend, but thanks to SeatGeek's sale, you can! From May 24 to May 27, you can save $10 off $250 sitewide when you use the code: MEMORIAL10 at checkout.
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Sephora
Last Memorial Day, Sephora shoppers could save up to 50% on select beauty products from best-selling brands, including makeup, skincare and gift sets.
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Serena & Lily
Serena & Lily's coastal-style decor is just what you need to usher that summer feeling into your home. In the past, the brand has offered 20% off savings, but this year, it's reaching 30%!
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Sleep Number
Sleep Number has tons of Smart Bed savings available during Memorial Day. You can save 50% on smart beds, take advantage of a BOGO 50% off pillow promotion and more.
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Sur la Table
You cansave big on cookware, coffee machines and more from all your favorite brands during Sur La Table's Memorial Day sale. This retailer’s discounts go up to 50% off.
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Target
The Target Memorial Day weekend sale offers discounts on patio furniture and outdoor accessories as well as pool toys and bikes. Summer apparel, shoes and accessories also see discounts during this big sale.
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Tuft & Needle
Hoping to save on a mattress this Memorial Day? Check out Tuft & Needle's deals. You can save up to $700 on the brand's mattresses and 20% on bedding.
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Ulta
Refresh your beauty routine for the summer and shop Ulta's sale. The Memorial Day sale includes tons of BOGO deals and free gift with purchase promotions.
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Walmart
Walmart's Memorial Day sale features thousands of marked-down items, including patio furniture, barbecues, toys and clothing. The deals are so good that it’s almost like having Black Friday in May.
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Wayfair
The Wayfair Memorial Day sale is a great time to find home items for as much as 70% off the usual prices. This means you can easily pick up new pieces of furniture and home décor without breaking your budget.
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West Elm
Save up to 60% on furniture and home decor at West Elm when you shop the retailer's Memorial Day sale. You'll find especially great savings on outdoor essentials.
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Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma's Memorial Day sale always includes deals on a variety of cookware and cutlery.
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Memorial Day shopping FAQs
You still might have questions about shopping during the Memorial Day sales. To help you get answers, we’ve compiled a quick list of FAQs.
Which stores have the best Memorial Day sales?
The answer to this question depends on what you’re looking for.
- If you’re hunting for tech bargains, your best bets are Amazon, Best Buy, Dell, HP, Newegg and Samsung.
- Gap, J.Crew, Kohl’s and Macy's are great places to shop if you’re looking for the best deals on warm-weather clothing and accessories.
- If furniture and home décor are on your shopping list, you’ll want to go to Ashley HomeStore, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target and Wayfair for Memorial Day deals.
- Retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s are your best bets for bargains on appliances, as well as power tools and gardening/yard work items.
What day do Memorial Day sales start?
There isn't one set timeline for Memorial Day sales that retailers stick to. Some stores, launch sales a week before the long weekend, while others run sales exclusively during the long weekend – starting on Friday or Saturday.
Similarly, Memorial Day sales don't all wrap up at the same time. For many retailers, Memorial Day is the final day of their sale, but some will run their savings events until the start of June.
That means you’ll want to pay close attention to when your favorite retailers will be hosting their deals. Thankfully, we can help you do that!
What should you buy during Memorial Day sales?
As you might expect, Memorial Day sales tend to feature a lot of deals on the items you need for the summer, including clothing and outdoor furniture. However, this is also a common time to find deals on mattresses and appliances (refrigerators, in particular).
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