When is Amazon's Memorial Day sale? Shop the best live deals now

• Amazon's Memorial Day sale is happening now through Monday, May 25, with discounts up to 40% off.
• Shoppers can find deals on backyard essentials, beauty must-haves, and home goods.
• Unlike Prime Day, a Prime membership is not required to shop most of the Memorial Day deals.

Amazon has officially launched its Memorial Day sale—happening now through Monday, May 25. During this savings event, shoppers can find discounts across thousands of items—from tech and home essentials to outdoor gear and everyday household staples. As the unofficial kick-off to summer, this Memorial Day sale is one of the best times to save on seasonal items across categories.

When is Amazon’s Memorial Day sale?

The Amazon 2026 Memorial Day sale is live from Friday, May 15 through Monday, May 25.

In addition, don't forget that Amazon has confirmed its Prime Day 2026 will take place in June instead of July, moving the retailer’s biggest shopping event earlier than usual.

Should I wait for Prime Day or shop Amazon’s Memorial Day sale?

It depends on what you’re buying. If you’re shopping electronics or Amazon devices, waiting for Prime Day may make sense. For home, outdoor, beauty and everyday essentials, Memorial Day prices are often just as good—and available without a Prime membership.

Memorial Day is often better for:

• Home essentials and appliances
• Outdoor gear and summer items
• Beauty, wellness and everyday products
• Shoppers without a Prime membership

Prime Day is usually better for:

• Big‑ticket electronics like TVs and back-to-school tech
• Amazon devices (Echo, Fire TV, Kindle)
• Prime‑exclusive Lightning Deals

What are the best Amazon Memorial Day deals worth shopping now?

You can always find daily Amazon deals with discounts across all categories, and the USA TODAY Shopping team will be monitoring the site for new deals and sale announcements. Here are a few top Amazon deals our readers are buying right now:

Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow

Tailor this adjustable pillow to better suit your sleeping preferences via its customizable design. Save 20% at Amazon

Advinski 50-Foot Non-Expanding Flexible Hose with 10-Function Nozzle

This 50‑foot non‑expanding garden hose is designed for easy handling without the kinks, twists, or surprise shrinking that expandable hoses are known for.

Lightweight yet durable, it stays the same length while you water, wash or clean. Save 15% at Amazon

Keter Pacific Cool Bar Outdoor Side Table Cooler

Perfect for gamedays and patio lounging alike, this all-weather portable bar features a pop-up tabletop that reveals a hidden 7.5-gallon cooler to keep your drinks ice-cold. Save 18% at Amazon

Solar Outdoor Bug Zapper

Keep your outdoor spaces pest-free with this eco-friendly, 4-in-1 solar bug zapper that charges via sunlight or USB, runs for up to 13 hours, and automatically eliminates mosquitoes without chemicals. Save 30% at Amazon

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 60

This is a lightweight facial sunscreen, formulated with ell-Ox Shield technology and antioxidants. It's fast-absorbing for sensitive skin with a matte finish. Save 22% at Amazon

Ulike Laser Hair Removal Device

Achieve salon-quality smoothness at home with this permanent hair removal device, featuring clinical-grade 24J power for stubborn areas and a patented sapphire cooling system for a nearly painless experience. Save 20% at Amazon

Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Powder Foundation

Achieve a bronzed glow that'll last all day with this popular Laura Geller color-correcting powder that works for a variety of skin types, shades and concerns. Save 37% at Amazon

Oakley Meta HSTNSmart AI Glasses

Capture your adventures hands-free with these intelligent AI glasses, featuring a 12MP camera, open-ear audio for music and calls and a rugged, high-performance Oakley design that tracks your metrics. Save 20% at Amazon

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station

Power your outdoor adventures or home emergencies with this lightweight, 1,070Wh portable power station that delivers a robust 1,500W output, fully recharges in just one hour, and boasts a durable 10-year lifespan. Save 46% at Amazon

What does Amazon discount during its Memorial Day sale?

• Home and kitchen appliances
• Outdoor essentials, backyard games, grills and patio furniture
• Tech accessories and smart home devices
• Beauty, grooming and wellness products
• Amazon devices like Fire tablets, Echo speakers and Ring cameras

Do you need Amazon Prime to shop Amazon’s Memorial Day sale?

No—you don’t need an Amazon Prime membership to shop most Memorial Day deals.

Unlike Prime Day, which is exclusive to Prime members and now confirmed for June 2026, Amazon’s Memorial Day sale is largely open to all shoppers.

That said, having Prime can still make a difference.

What Prime members may get during Memorial Day

• Faster free shipping (often same‑day or next‑day)
• Early access to select Lightning Deals
• Occasional Prime‑only price drops on specific items

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What non‑Prime shoppers should know

• Most Memorial Day discounts are available without Prime
• You can still use digital coupons and Subscribe & Save
• Memorial Day is often the last major Amazon sale before Prime‑exclusive pricing begins in June

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