When do Memorial Day 2026 sales and deals start? Here's what to shop

• Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25, and is a federal holiday.
• Sales for the holiday weekend are expected to begin as early as the start of May.
• Major discounts are anticipated on outdoor living items, mattresses, and large appliances.
• Top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and The Home Depot are expected to offer significant deals.

Memorial Day weekend doesn't just signal the start of summer—it’s the ultimate window for strategic savings. Whether you’re eyeing a major home purchase like a smart refrigerator or laundry room upgrade, hunting for the season’s best prices on premium mattresses or looking to cut your streaming costs, the discounts usually hit record highs during the long holiday weekend.

To help you navigate the best savings available, the USA TODAY Shopping team will be tracking every price drop all month long, from outdoor furniture to the latest in beauty and fashion.

Below, we've curated an ultimate 2026 Memorial Day shopping guide to help you shop smarter this summer.

What to know about Memorial Day 2026 sales and deals

• When is Memorial Day 2026?
• When do Memorial Day sales start?
• Are there any early Memorial Day sales happening now?
• What are the most popular Memorial Day sales to watch for?
• What type of Memorial Day deals you can expect?
• Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?
• What stores are open on Memorial Day?

When is Memorial Day 2026?

Memorial Day 2026 is observed on Monday, May 25.

When do Memorial Day sales start?

While official Memorial Day sales typically start in the week leading up to Memorial Day, you'll find a wave of early-bird discounts go live as soon as the first week of May, giving shoppers a head start on all the best summer shopping.

Are there any early Memorial Day sales happening now?

Early deals are already hitting virtual shelves, and the momentum is only building. Make sure you're the first to know by subscribing to our newsletter for instant alerts. For the most up-to-date savings, keep this guide bookmarked—we’ll be updating it as new sales go live. Here are some of our favorite current summer sales happening:

• Save up to 49% on exclusive HexClad cookware sets for Mother's Day
• We found 'sturdy' Merrell hiking boots for 69% off at Backcountry
• Amazon's Summer Beauty Event is live with up to 50% off luxury brands
• Wayfair's Big Outdoor Sale has up to 50% off patio furniture, decor and more
• Save 30% on limited-time Wavytalk hair stylers and festival bundles

What are the most popular Memorial Day sales to watch for?

These are the top 10 retailers that usually have the most popular Memorial Day sales, according to our readers.

1. Amazon Memorial Day savings

Amazon is often a primary destination for shoppers, including Prime members, to check prices on desired items. Amazon always offers competitive deals during popular sales events, but with the announcement of a June Prime Day sale, the Memorial Day deals are expected to be even better. As soon as the best Amazon deals go live for Memorial Day, we'll be sure to update this post.

2. Walmart Memorial Day savings

Walmart tends to start its Memorial Day deals during the week leading up to Memorial Day. Based on previous years, we expect to see some strong Walmart rollbacks on appliances, mattresses, home goods, outdoor furniture, grills and more. Be sure to check back for updates.

3. Target Memorial Day savings

Target tends to start its Memorial Day deals beginning with its summer sale during the week leading up to Memorial Day. Based on previous years, we expect to see up to 50% off on outdoor and patio furnishing, grills, small appliances, mattresses, home goods and more. Be sure to check back for updates and shop current Target deals here.

4. Lowe's Memorial Day savings

The Lowe's Memorial Day sale often starts around mid-May and runs through the Wednesday after Memorial Day. This sale includes items like on appliances, grills, garden essentials, tools, furniture, mattresses and more. We'll have more details as they are released so be sure to check back soon.

5. The Home Depot Memorial Day savings

The Home Depot Memorial Day sale is a multi-day event, often starting around mid-May and running through Memorial Day. In 2025, we spotted deals of up to 50% off on appliances, outdoor and garden, tools, home improvement, mattresses and more. We'll have more details as they become available, so be sure to check back soon.

6. Wayfair Memorial Day savings

Wayfair's Memorial Day sale typically runs for several days, often starting the week before Memorial Day. During this sale, you can expect to see price drops on many items, including outdoor and indoor furniture, rugs, mattresses, home decor and more. We'll have more details on this sale soon so check back often, and shop today's best Wayfair deals here.

7. REI Memorial Day savings

REI doesn't call their huge sale in mid-May an official Memorial Day sale. Instead, the outdoor retailer hosts its annual Anniversary Sale, which is one of their biggest sales of the year. During this sale in 2025, we spotted up to 30% off across a wide range of outdoor gear and apparel from popular brands like Patagonia, The North Face, Salomon and more. We'll be sure to update with more details as we learn more.

8. Saatva Memorial Day savings

Based on previous years and sales patterns, we fully expect Saatva to have a huge Memorial Day sale beginning mid-May. In 2025, we spotted some significant deals, including $400 off the top-selling Saatva Classic hybrid mattress and price cuts of up to $400 on the Saatva Contour5, a cooling ultra-premium memory foam sleeper.

Even better, they offer free white-glove delivery service, so you never even have to lift a finger. This would be a great time to consider upgrading your old mattress with a quality option. We'll be sure to add more details as they become available.

9. HexClad Memorial Day savings

Based on previous years, we expect HexClad to offer up some great savings during their Memorial Day weekend sale in late May. In the past, the sale has offered discounts on bundles and free gifts with purchases. If you've been considering grabbing one of these Gordon Ramsay-recommended cookware sets, Memorial Day may be the perfect time to get the best discount.

10. Samsung Memorial Day savings

Samsung's Memorial Day sale could begin as early as mid-May. In 2025, we spotted up to 50% off on TVs, appliances, smartphones, laptops and more. With some of the best discounts being offered on their appliances. Many of these Samsung appliances had discounts of over 40%, making it a great time to upgrade your old appliances.

What type of Memorial Day deals can you expect?

Because Memorial Day serves as the retail industry’s official gateway to summer, the focus heavily shifts toward outdoor living. This is the year's best window to upgrade your backyard setup, with deep discounts on premium patio sets, high-performance grills, robotic lawnmowers and pool vacuums and maintenance essentials. Beyond the outdoors, we also expect the season's steepest discounts on heavy hitters like mattresses and major appliances. Plus, major retailers like Amazon, Lowe’s and The Home Depot typically lead the charge, offering epic deals throughout the entire month of May.

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?

Yes, Memorial Day is one of the 11 federal holidays recognized nationwide. It's also the unofficial start to summer in the retail world.

What stores are open on Memorial Day?

Most major retailers will be open on Memorial Day, with the exception of Costco, which will be closed. Additionally, most government offices, schools, banks and libraries will be closed. The United States Post Office, UPS, and FedEx will also be closed.

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