What to Expect From Memorial Day Sales in 2024

Memorial Day sales are happening now, so if you're looking for a great deal, it's time to start browsing! Check out some of the top sales and what you need to know below, as well as everything else to expect from Memorial Day sales.

Want to get more Memorial Day savings? Check out our guides to Home Depot's 2024 Memorial Day sale and Lowe's Memorial Day deals, as well.

Today's Best Memorial Day Sales

• Amazon: Up to 40% off electronics, apparel, household items, outdoor tools, and more
• Walmart: Up to 60% off small kitchen appliances, home goods, electronics, and more
• Target: Up to 50% off patio, garden items, accessories, and more
• Home Depot: Up to 45% off outdoor items, 40% off online bath items and power tools, and more
• Lowe's: Up to 70% off mattresses, rugs, decor, and more

What Are the Best Memorial Day Deals Right Now?

Looking for today's best Memorial Day deals? We've rounded up some top Memorial Day events and highlighted deals within them, so you'll know the best ways to save.

• Corelle Memorial Day Clearance: Upgrade your dishes and take up to 60% off select sets during this Memorial Day sale. Best-selling picks include a 6-pack of soup bowls for $29.99 (was $35), a Pyrex 10-piece meal prep set for $27.99 (was $32.70), and an 18-piece Portofino dinnerware set for $89.99 (was $100).
• Ace Hardware Memorial Day Sale: Save up to 50% on grills, lawn care, tools, and so much more with this sale. Note that in-store pickup helps you to avoid shipping fees, which can vary by location. Additionally, savings may vary by location, so be sure to check your local store for more deals!
• DeWalt Featured Deals: Take up to 50% off select DeWalt items at Amazon, including tool sets, gloves, lighting, and more. Note that in some cases you may need to clip an on-page coupon to take advantage of the extra savings available.
• eBay Memorial Day Outdoor Sale: Take up to 50% off a variety of outdoor items in this sale, and then boost those savings even more with the code "MEMORIALTWENTY", which takes an extra 20% off select items. Eligible categories include generators, outdoor power tools, patio furniture, fire pits, lawnmowers, and sheds.
• Walmart Memorial Day Patio and Garden Sale: Shop for backyard fun with this sale and take up to 50% off select items, with prices starting at $11 for grills, $50 for deck boxes, $74 for above-ground swimming pools, and much more. Save even bigger amounts when you opt for in-store pickup to avoid shipping fees.
• adidas Ultraboost Memorial Day Sale: The Ultraboost line is seeing deep discounts in this sale, where shoppers can take up to 60% off select styles. Even better, using code "SUMMER" will net an extra 30% off and brings the starting price of men's shoes to just $67, while women's shoes start at $53 and kids' shoes start at $84.
• Lacoste Long Weekend Sale: Welcome the summer season with this event, which takes 40% off sitewide. Adult shoes start at $45, while polos are as low as $57 and jackets are priced from $99. To earn free ground shipping, use code "SHIPFREE".
• The North Face Memorial Day Sale: Cut up to 40% off in this sale, which discounts items for the whole family and has prices starting at just $17.
• adidas Memorial Day Sale: If you want more than the Ultraboost line, adidas has even more on sale for up to 60% off. Plus, you can save an extra 30% off select regular and sale-priced items when you use code "SUMMER" during checkout.

NOTE: The information below was compiled before Memorial Day sales went into full swing. Please refer to the info above before making any shopping plans.

When Do Memorial Day Sales Start?

The first Memorial Day sale we saw in 2023 popped up on May 12 and came from Ashley Furniture, about two and a half weeks ahead of the holiday itself. In 2022, Memorial Day fell on May 30, and the first sale we noted showed up on May 11. The first Memorial Day sales could begin as early as three weeks ahead of the holiday.

Most often we start seeing retailers offer these Memorial Day savings no later than two weeks before the holiday itself. More discounts arrive as the holiday gets closer.

How Long Do Memorial Day Sales Last?

A big chunk of Memorial Day sales don't last beyond the holiday itself, which falls this year on Monday, May 27. But some retailers tend to extend the events for a couple of days after Memorial Day. A few sales in 2024 will linger through the end of the week — to June 1.

A select few could go on through mid-June. For example, we saw Memorial Day sales hang around until late in the month in 2023. Even so, the vast majority won't last beyond May 27, or the first weekend in June at the latest.

What Should You Buy From Memorial Day Sales in 2024?

Memorial Day is a holiday some retailers use as an excuse to have massive sales, or even multiple savings events back-to-back throughout the month. But that doesn't mean all sales are worth shopping, and the savings certainly aren't all noteworthy.

Expect select categories to have a lot of savings this year. The biggest ones to watch include the following:

• Apparel
• Shoes
• Mattresses
• Major appliances
• Home furniture

What Should You Avoid During Memorial Day Sales?

While we believe you should at least take a look at any Memorial Day sales you're interested in, that doesn't mean they'll be worth shopping. Categories that will probably be part of the sales but may boast modest discounts at best include the following:

• Electronics
• Patio furniture
• Grills
• Pool items

What to Expect From Memorial Day Sales in 2024

Save Up to 85% on Apparel, Shoes, and Accessories

Clothes, shoes, and accessories make up one of the biggest Memorial Day sales categories, and we expect that to hold true in 2024. Last year, about one-third of the total Memorial Day offers we listed were for these items.

SEE ALSO: The Best Things to Buy in May

Standouts included sales taking an extra 50% to 60% off plus another 25% off orders of $125 at J.Crew Factory; 50% off at Eddie Bauer for members; up to 65% off plus an extra 25% off in-cart at Joe's New Balance Outlet; up to 50% off plus an extra 30% off at PUMA; and up to 50% off plus an extra 49% off at the adidas Outlet at eBay. These sales earned our Staff Pick badge for being "best of the best" offers, but they weren't the only sales to shop for around Memorial Day 2023.

Other popular events included up to 50% off at Cole Haan, up to 85% off at 32 Degrees, and up to 75% off at Lands' End.

Get Hundreds Off New Mattresses

If you're in the market for a new bed, Memorial Day sales should provide an excellent opportunity to shop for both mattresses and bed frames. Online retailers like Casper will probably feature somewhat modest savings — up to 20% off — but other stores could have deeper discounts.

For example, Saatva could take up to $600 off select mattresses for its holiday sale, while Mattress Firm's eBay storefront could offer up to 50% off plus an extra 15% off. Be sure to watch for deals at big-box stores like Walmart too; it could once again have mattress deals starting at just $60 for Memorial Day 2024.

Score Major Appliances That Are Up to 35% Off or More

Memorial Day can be an excellent time to shop for major appliances, whether you need to replace an old washing machine or want to upgrade your entire kitchen suite. We commonly see discounts of up to 35% or more off during Memorial Day sales.

Last year, Amazon knocked up to 46% off select appliances and accessories, while Home Depot cut an extra $300 off select refrigerator purchases of $2,498 or more and up to 30% off select washers and dryers. And if you're looking for other laundry appliances on sale, Best Buy could bring back its offer from 2023 allowing shoppers to save up to 40% on select washers and dryers plus the opportunity to earn a $50 Best Buy gift card with purchases of $1,499 or more.

Save Up to 90% on Home Furniture and Decor

Surprisingly, home furniture and decor can also be worth shopping during Memorial Day sales. If you're looking to refresh your home, these savings events can prove to be full of great bargains. In 2023, we saw notable offers like:

• Up to 50% off clearance bedroom furniture at Wayfair
• Up to 60% off plus an extra 10% off at Macy's
• Up to 50% off at Ashley Furniture
• Up to 76% off at eBay
• Up to 51% off Amazon Brand furniture

We also saw strong discounts on decor from Amazon, Wayfair, and eBay. They all cut up to 70% off during their Memorial Day sales.

Find Outdoor Items at Up to 50% Off (Maybe)

With summer well and truly right around the corner, plenty of shoppers will be thinking about outfitting their outdoor spaces with new gear. The problem is that these items are in such high demand that the offers we see probably won't be that great.

A lot of retailers will roll outdoor items like patio furniture and grills into their Memorial Day sales, but these products probably won't see the highest discounts. We did see some noteworthy sales including up to 60% off select pieces of patio furniture at Wayfair and up to 75% off at eBay. But the truth is that most patio items won't see savings that large. Another issue is that only select outdoor items tend to be part of these sales, which means you have a smaller amount of products to choose from.

That said, if you're in the market for new outdoor furniture and grills around Memorial Day, there are a few sales to watch for. Last year, Best Buy cut up to 67% off during a Grills Flash Sale; Amazon knocked up to 47% off smokers, gas, and charcoal grills; Walmart took up to 40% off; and Ace Hardware cut as much as $700 off select grills.

Other Categories to Watch Around Memorial Day 2024

Memorial Day sales are pretty diverse, so while the above categories may take top billing, they're not the only kinds of items we'll see on sale. Watch for savings on the following categories, as well.

Electronics

Electronics sales will likely include audio equipment, TVs, laptops, and everything in between. Last year, Staples cut up to 50% off while HP knocked up to 70% off plus up to an extra 10% off. If you're in the market for new audio equipment, watch for retailers like Bose and Harman Audio to both take up to 50% off again in their respective sales.

Travel

Memorial Day travel deals will likely be popular once again this year. Watch for offers like Frontier Airlines GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Summer Pass for $499 to pop up again, for instance. Cruises could once again see deals like a 7-night Alaska cruise in June for $698 for two passengers or a 3-night stay at Kapalua Villas Maui Resort for $795 for up to 4 people.

Pet Supplies

Think outside the box for pet deals during Memorial Day sales. Last year, Wayfair took up to 40% off pet essentials clearance and up to 55% off pet furniture. Amazon offered buy one, get 30% off a second pet food as well.

What Did Memorial Day 2023 Deals Look Like?

Amazon: The online mega retailer is offering a ton of different discounted items for its Memorial Day sale. Look for savings on generators, grills, gardening items, inflatable spas, fire pits, and much more.

Backcountry: Take up to 55% off on a variety of outdoor gear for the summer ahead, including clothing, gear for camping, hiking, climbing, water sports, and more.

eBay: Take an extra 15% off a number of categories for Memorial Day via code "MEMORIALDAY23", including tech, home items, clothing, and more. The good news is this coupon requires no minimum purchase to use, so make it count!

J.Crew: Take advantage of the store's Long Weekend Event which offers 40% off plus an extra 50% off sale styles via the code "WEEKEND". Update wardrobes for the whole family and refresh your space with home discounts as well.

Lowe's: The home improvement store has a wide range of items on sale for Memorial Day weekend. Choose from seasonal categories like patio furniture, garden items, and grills as well as major appliances and tools.

Macy's: Shop the department store this holiday weekend and save 25% to 40% off a variety of categories including clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, home, furniture, and more. Plus take up to an extra 20% off select sale and clearance items via code "MEMDAY".

REI: The retailer is currently hosting its "biggest sale of the year" (also known as its Anniversary Sale) and offering shoppers up to 30% off. Plus, Co-op members have access to exclusive deals.

Samsonite: Need new luggage for an upcoming summer holiday? Consider shopping Samsonite's Summer Kick Off Event, which takes 30% off select luggage and bags.

Target: The bull's-eye retailer is taking up to 30% off everything from outdoor furniture and fire pits to outdoor accessories, bikes, and more to celebrate summer. The sale only runs through May 29, though, so don't wait too long to shop!

Wayfair: Shop their Memorial Day Clearance and save up to 70% on categories like area rugs and wall art, up to 60% off on things like outdoor furniture, living room seating, outdoor lighting, mirrors, and décor. Other categories will offer discounts from 20% to 50% off, as well, so it's worth checking out all the available savings.

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