The big day isn't until Monday, May 26, but Memorial Day sales are already starting. I'm seeing early access to deep discounts across Amazon, Target, and Walmart, among other home retailers and specialist stores.
As the longest-serving eCommerce Editor at Homes & Gardens, I've covered Memorial Day sales for years. I know where to shop, what to buy, and how to save to make the most of everything Memorial Day has to offer. I've put together this expert guide to answer all your FAQs and share my wisdom with you.
So far, I'm most excited by the outdoor furniture deals. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, which explains why we're seeing early discounts on everything from pizza ovens to patio furniture. Keep scrolling to shop from my shortlist or hit the quick links to explore the best sales ahead of Memorial Day.
The best early Memorial Day sales – an expert A to Z
- Amazon: Shop today's deals
- Anthropologie: Shop deals on homeware and furniture
- Avocado Mattress: 10% off site-wide
- Bear Mattress: 35% Off Sitewide + 2 free pillow
- Birch Lane: Up to 70% off site-wide
- Bloomingdales: Save on Le Creuset and Matouk
- Castlery: Save up to $500 with MDAYEA25
- Dyson: Deep discounts on top-rated floorcare and aircare
- Joss & Main: Up to 70% off classic and contemporary furniture and decor
- KitchenAid: Save up to $130 on select appliances
- Le Creuset: Shop special savings on Le Creuset classics
- Lulu and Georgia: Up to 40% off select furniture and decor
- Magnolia: Savings across furniture, decor, bedding and more
- McGee & Co: Save on Shea McGee furniture and decor
- Nectar: Save 66% on bundles, with mattresses from $349
- Net a Porter: Up to 70% off homeware
- Ninja: 10% off with code SPECIAL10
- Nordstrom: Up to 75% off Calvin Klein and Our Place
- Outer: Up to 20% off outdoor furniture
- Pottery Barn: Save up to 50% on outdoor furniture, sofas, bedding and more
- QVC: Shop deals on tried and tested appliances
- Ruggable: Save on washable rugs and accessories
- Serena & Lily: 20% off everything plus free shipping with FREESHIP2025
- Target: Shop deals
- Walmart: Shop deals
- Wayfair: up to 70% off
- West Elm: Save up to 50%
- Williams Sonoma: Save on Le Creuset, Staub and more luxury kitchenware
The best early Memorial Day spotlight deals
Teak is one of the most durable materials for outdoor furniture. The natural oils protect the wood from rot, so you can trust your coffee table to weather summer storms as well as intense sunshine.
One of the best rugs can really tie a room together, and it's no different for your outdoor space. Woven in alternating strands of blue and white, this coastal rug would tone well with pale patios and porches. It's UV-resistant and power-loomed to withstand all weathers.
'Ninja makes excellent blenders, so it makes sense that the Ninja Creami is a fantastic ice cream maker,' says expert tester Laura Honey. 'It comes with a range of frozen settings, from smoothie bowls to sorbet, and it's quick to cream, but slow to ice.'
Parasols had their moment last year, but shade sails are the accessory of this season: they're sleeker, cheaper, and simpler to style. The edges are reinforced with double-layered stitching to hold their shape and the corners are fitted with D rings for easy installation.
I love decorating with stripes: it's a classic coastal aesthetic. These green-and-white striped linen cocktail napkins would make a fun final flourish for your Memorial Day tablescape, and you can throw them straight in the washing machine after you eat.
A kamado is a special kind of outdoor grill, designed to retain smoke and moisture to intensify flavor, and Kamado Joe make the best in the business. You could use yours to sear salmon steaks or roast a chicken for Caesar salads.
I tend to avoid planter boxes, especially if they're made from plain wood or plastic, but I can't resist the sculptural appeal of the Dempsy Low Planter. Opt for Eggshell or Sienna, as suits your aesthetic.
'Let’s face it, wood fired pizza sounds like a lot of effort,' says expert tester Helen McCue. 'But with the Ooni Fyra 12 it couldn’t be easier and I was astonished at the quality of pizza I could create with very little practice. It uses mess-free wood pellets, heats up fast and it’s portable so you can take it anywhere.'
'I sleep hot, whereas my partner sleeps cold. We've struggled to find a mattress that meets both of our needs, but we were pretty satisfied with the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress. This bed is infused with a cooling gel to dissipate heat, wick moisture, and regulate body temperature.'
FAQs
When is Memorial Day 2025?
This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 26, but some of the best deals are already dropping.
Judging by previous years, I'd expect early access to open up at the start of the month, and for sales to be extended into the first week of June. That gives you plenty of time to shop the sales for summer essentials.
When do Memorial Day sales start?
The exact start date of Memorial Day sales depends on the retailer and the product category. Mattress sales are often the first to start, with up to and including 60% off at Nectar, DreamCloud, and Brooklyn Bedding.
Major appliances are next: you'll see deep discounts on white goods at Best Buy, Lowe's, Home Depot, and more.
Most of the big online retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Target, will wait until the week before Memorial Day to launch their official sales en masse, but you'll start seeing discounts from the start of the month.
What Memorial Day deals can we expect?
Memorial Day is the best time to buy anything for the outdoors before the start of summer: I'm talking lawnmowers, gardening tools, plus the best outdoor furniture and cooking equipment.
Beyond that, you'll see deals across all the usual product categories, ranging from furniture and decor to mattresses and home tech.
If you're hosting over Memorial Day weekend, and you want to get a head start on sprucing up your outdoor space, you should browse the best patio furniture deals.
