If it’s time to upgrade your old mattress, you’re in luck: Labor Day usually has great mattress sales—and the holiday weekend is right around the corner. Even better: Some of this year’s best Labor Day mattress sales are already online. Brands like Helix and DreamCloud are currently offering discounts on top-rated models, including 27% off the Helix Midnight Luxe, which was chosen by our sleep editors as the best mattress overall.
These are the best Labor Day mattress deals that you can start shopping early on.
This week, you can take advantage of some great deals, including up to 40% off at Nectar (FYI: the Nectar Premier is our favorite memory foam mattress for side sleepers) and up to 50% off at DreamCloud. Below, you’ll find more of the best early Labor Day mattress deals from top brands, as well as some of the most impressive deals on models our editors and staff have tested firsthand.
The best Labor Day mattress sales at a glance
Best Labor Day Mattress Deals: Top Picks Verified by Forbes
How to shop for mattresses on sale on Labor Day
Most retailers have some sort of sale on Labor Day, so how do you choose the right retailer and bed for you? Here are some factors to consider when narrowing down your options.
Sleep style
How you sleep has a big impact on what type of mattress is best for your needs. Side sleepers often feel most comfortable on softer mattresses that relieve pressure and support the spine, while back sleepers prefer a firmer innerspring mattress and stomach sleepers tend to appreciate a medium firmness.
Mattress type
Sleep style goes hand in hand with mattress type. You can choose between memory foam, innerspring, hybrid and latex models depending on various factors such as breathability, support and motion isolation. For a detailed breakdown of the features of each type, check out our list of the best mattresses of 2024.
Trial periods and guarantees
Mattresses are a big purchase. Trial periods and warranties can give you a little extra peace of mind. Most brands offer some sort of protection, but they’re not all the same. Some brands, like Nectar, offer a lifetime warranty and a generous 365-day trial period. Others offer a 10-year warranty (or less) and a 100-day trial period. Taking some time to compare all of your options can help ensure you’ll be happy with your purchase years down the road.
Why trust Forbes Vetted?
Jordan Thomas is the deputy deals editor for Forbes Vetted. She has over five years of experience as an e-commerce writer and previously worked as a deals writer at Wire cutter. She regularly researches special offers and savings – including mattress sales – to find the best deals available. Additionally, Forbes Vetted’s mattress buying guides are based on expert medical advice, hundreds of hours of research, and extensive first-hand testing.
