When is Amazon's Memorial Day sale? Shop the best live deals now
Get all the details about Amazon's biggest sale before June Prime Day.

Kasey Caminiti- 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.
Shop Amazon's Memorial Day saleIn 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:


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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

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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