Best Memorial Day mattress sales 2026: what I’d buy, what I’d skip, and what’s mostly marketing
I’ve seen some similar posts to this already, but with Memorial Day almost upon us, I wanted to offer my two cents.. I’ve been reviewing mattresses and sleep products for over 8 years now, and I wanted to offer up an honest Memorial Day sales breakdown.
I just know this is one of the bigger times of year for mattress sales, and it can be hard to tell which deals are actually good vs. which ones are just normal pricing with a holiday label slapped on.
Here are a few general things I would keep in mind:
- Think about your own sleep preferences. There’s really no one perfect mattress for everyone. Keep your sleeping position, size, weight, and feel preferences in mind when picking a mattress.
- Don’t let the percent off fool you. The final price is more important as well as whether it fits your budget or not.
- Look at the queen price. This makes it easier to comparison shop across brands. If the queen price is looking good, you’ll be able to judge the rest of the sale more easily.
- Be careful with bundles. Bundles can be great when you get free pillows, sheets, or protectors. But, those items might not really be “free” and you’re getting items you might not really need. I like to focus on the mattress itself first.
- Don’t forget the trial period and return policy. Even with the current deals, no one wants to be stuck with a mattress that doesn’t work for them. Make sure you can return the bed easily if it doesn’t work out.
- Be wary of marketing speak. Do your research on the models you’re considering. Make sure the special features and materials actually add to the experience of the mattress.
If you do want a few Memorial Day mattress deals to check out, here are a few that stand out to me:
Saatva
Helix
Nectar
DreamCloud
WinkBeds
All in all, Memorial Day is one of the better times to buy a mattress, but it’s not a cure-all. If you’ve had your eye on a specific mattress, now could be a good time to buy. But, if you’re really not too sure, there are plenty of other sales periods coming up, and there’s no need to rush.
And, if anyone wants help narrowing your options down, drop your budget, sleep position, body type, whether you sleep hot, and any mattresses you’ve liked or hated before. I’m happy to help point you in the right direction!!
