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Mattress sale on Labor Day 2024

Eira Gwyneth August 27, 2024

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 live. Brands like Helix and DreamCloud are currently offering discounts on top-rated models, including 27% off the Helix Midnight Luxe, our sleep editors’ pick for best mattress overall with our exclusive code FORBES27.

These are the best Labor Day mattress deals you can start shopping for this week.

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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 deals at a glance

Best Labor Day Mattress Deals: Top Picks Verified by Forbes

In our guide to the best mattresses for side sleepers, Forbes Vetted sleep and mattress editor Bridget Chapman says the Nectar Premier embodies the memory foam feel she’s looking for: “I felt like I was being gently hugged while I was lying on the mattress. The thick layers of foam also did a great job of isolating motion.” Pro tip: Our editors recommend upgrading to the hybrid model if you sleep particularly hot.

We named the Helix Luxe our favorite mattress this year after it consistently received top marks in our testing. With its lofty 13.5-inch height, cozy pillow-top mattress, and excellent motion isolation, the mattress is a real crowd-pleaser.

If you’re looking for the softest mattress, we recommend the Amerisleep AS5. It was one of the softest beds we tested. We found it hugs your body well and provides excellent pressure relief for the hips and shoulders of side sleepers. However, the design doesn’t offer great edge support and our tester, who slept in a hot spot, noticed a slight buildup of heat.

While many mattresses are rated to support 250 to 250 pounds per side, the Helix Plus can support a total of 1,000 pounds. That—combined with its pressure-relieving foam construction and generous edge support—secretly secured it’s spot as our top pick for the best mattress for heavy people.

The DreamCloud Premier Rest offers a balance of cushioning and support, providing pressure relief for a variety of sleeping styles. Although the mattress technically falls into the medium-firm category, it also features a soft topper that provides an overall luxurious, contouring feel.

After consulting with several testers who suffer from chronic back pain, we named the Saatva Rx the best mattress for back pain. The bed is designed to promote proper spinal alignment and provide pressure relief, and according to one of our testers, it relieved her pain within a week.

Those looking for an extra luxurious organic mattress should check out PlushBeds’ comfy Botanical Bliss. It comes with a 100-night trial and lifetime warranty, and is certified by various third-party organizations that attest to its overall quality and sustainability. Note: PlushBeds just increased the MSRP of this mattress by $800.

Available in soft, medium, and firm options, this Bear mattress offers excellent motion isolation and edge support, which is one of the reasons our sleep editors named it the best mattress for couples. If you tend to sleep hot, consider the Celliant-infused cover for an extra $130—the material helps regulate your body temperature throughout the night.

Soft yet supportive, this classic mattress is our favorite pillow-top design. It offers plenty of pressure relief, excellent edge support, and features a cozy Euro pillow top. We found the bed to be a little firmer than advertised, so keep that in mind when choosing between the three firmness levels (Luxury Firm, Firm, and Plus).

If you’re looking for a firm bed, Plank Firm is our favorite. The mattress has a flippable design that offers two firmness levels in one, and those who sweat can add a cooling cover for $112. In our testing, we rated the bed highly for its back support and neutral spinal alignment, and it’s also recommended by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).

Which holiday is best for selling mattresses?

Generally, you can find similar mattress discounts on all holiday weekends. (That includes the upcoming Labor Day weekend.) However, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are usually the absolute lowest prices of the year. If you don’t mind waiting, you can usually save an additional 5-10% on these holidays.

How do I know which mattress is right for me?

The right mattress for you depends on several factors, including your sleeping style and budget. Some mattresses are designed for specific sleeping positions, and some materials cost more than others. If you’re looking for a mid-range option that appeals to a lot of people, our sleep editors named the Helix Midnight Luxe the best mattress overall after testing over 200 models.

How to Shop for Labor Day Mattress Deals

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.