1. The best sales
2. Early deals
3. Labor Day info
Looking for the Labor Day mattress sales? You're a bit early but hey, we salute your eagerness. Labor Day is still a few weeks away and the official Labor Day sales are unlikely to really get going until a couple of weeks before the main event. However that doesn't mean you can't save money on one of the best mattresses right now.
Mattress sales are pretty much a constant thing for most sleep brands, so the chances are that if you have a mattress in mind, you should be able to snag a discount on it today. Right now there are deals available from brands including Saatva, Nectar, DreamCloud and Cocoon by Sealy, and in many cases we'd predict that the deals they'll be running on Labor Day will be close to, if not the same as, the deals they have now.
We've listed some of the top current deals for you, and as we get closer to Labor Day itself we'll be updating this page with the best bargains as soon as we find them, so whether you're after the best memory foam mattress, the best hybrid mattress or simply the best king size mattress, you should be able to find a fine discount. We've also included some handy info about the Labor Day mattress sales so that you can get properly prepared for the main event; for now, though, let's get to the best mattress discounts available today.
Labor Day mattress sales 2022: quick links
- Editor’s choice – Saatva Exclusive offer: 15% off orders over $1,000
- Budget pick – Nectar: 33% off all mattresses
- Amerisleep: $450 off any mattress with promo code AS450
- Avocado: Save up to $400 on green and vegan mattresses
- Awara: $400 off any mattress
- Bear Mattress: 30% off sitewide + $400 of free sleep accessories
- Birch Living: 20% off mattresses + 2 free eco-rest pillows
- Brooklyn Bedding: 25% off sitewide with code SUMMER25
- Cocoon by Sealy: save 35% on cooling mattresses + free pillows and sheets
- DreamCloud: 40% off hybrid mattresses
- Ghostbed: 50% off the GhostBed Luxe + 35% off other beds
- Helix: 20% off sitewide + 2 free pillows
- Layla: save up to $200 on mattresses + two free pillows
- Nolah: 30% off mattresses + two free pillows
- Tempur-Pedic: save up to $1,139 on Tempur Cloud mattresses
The best early Labor Day mattress sales
1. Saatva Classic: was $1,095 now from $931 at Saatva
Editor’s choice – Saatva is currently taking 15% off orders over $1,000. That means you can save really big on its high-end beds such as the Solaire and Zenhaven, however our top recommendation is the Saatva Classic, which sits at number one in our best mattress guide. We found this mattress delivered superb comfort, support and durability for less than its luxury rivals when we tested it. With this deal it now costs $1,696 for a queen (down from $1,995), and you’ll get a lifetime warranty, plusa full year to trial it.View Deal
2. Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: was $649 now from $399 at Nectar
Best budget – The Nectar mattress is a superb lower-mid-range memory foam mattress and there’s 33% off in Nectar’s current sale. We think it’s the best budget mattress you can buy, and one of the best memory foam mattresses for anyone on a tighter budget. In our Nectar Mattress review we found it to be particularly comfortable for side and back sleeping, with good pressure relief and temperature regulation. However, if you’re a particularly hot sleeper, choose the Saatva above or the DreamCloud below, as these offer better temperature regulation properties.View Deal
3. Helix Midnight Mattress: from $936.30 $749 + 2 free pillows at Helix
Best mattress for side sleepers – In last year’s Labor Day mattress sale Helix was running tiered discount, but this year it appears to be sticking to a straight percentage reduction. which is a bit of relief. Right now there’s 20% off, which knocks the price of a queen Helix Midnight to $1,099. Two Dream pillows are included for free, as well. If you’re a front sleeper, you might need more support, though, in which case check out the Saatva Classic, or if you want to stick with Helix, the Helix Dusk. View Deal
4. Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam mattress: was $619 now from $399 + free bedding at Cocoon by Sealy
Affordable cooling mattress – If you tend to sleep hot, check out the Cocoon by Sealy Chill. This memory foam mattress is designed to keep you cool at night, thanks in part to a cover made with phase-change material designed to regulate your temperature as you sleep. There’s 35% off right now, with some free pillows and sheets thrown, and the MSRP has actually come down since last year, so you’ll pay less this Labor Day than you would have in 2022. You can pick up a queen for $699 (was $1,079), and score $179 in free bedding, too. It’s a great option if you suffer with back pain, but side sleepers may find it too firm.View Deal
5. The DreamCloud Mattress: was $839 now from $499 at DreamCloud
Great value hybrid – The current DreamCloud sale knocks 40% off the price, and while it used to include a bedding bundle, that’s no longer the case; the price is lower than on Labor Day last year, though, with a queen size available for a mere $799, so we’re not complaining. This medium-firm mattress is one of America’s top beds for back pain, with dedicated lumbar support to ease aches and pains. In our DreamCloud Mattress review we also recommend it as a great choice for hot sleepers, as it sleeps cooler than many other hybrids we’ve tested. There’s a 365-night risk-free trial too, plus a forever warranty. That’s exceptional value for money.View Deal
6. GhostBed Luxe Cooling Mattress: was $2,595 now from $1,298 + 2 free pillows at GhostBed
Best cooling mattress – The ‘coolest bed in the world’ is by no means a cheap mattress, and the price has gone up a bit since 2022. But with 50% off it’s pretty well priced for what you get: a queen is now $1,598 (down from $3,195), which is quite a bargain. Also included with purchase are two free cooling pillows (worth $219) plus 10 years of accident protection from stains and spills. The standard 25-year warranty applies, and you get 101 nights to trial it. View Deal
7. Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress: was $1,099 now from $699 at Awara
Best organic mattress – Organic mattresses aren’t cheap, but this is a good saving on a popular model by the same company that owns Nectar and DreamCloud (hence the excellent 1-year trial and Forever Warranty). The Awara is on the firmer side, which makes it a great choice for back or stomach sleepers in need of some extra support. There’s $400 off the full range in the Awara sale. View Deal
8. Birch Natural Mattress: was $1,498.80 now from $1,199 plus 2 free pillows at Birch Living
20% off – The current Birch Labor sale takes 20% off all mattresse. That means you can bring home a queen-sized Birch Natural Mattress for $1,699, which is a solid price for one of the best organic mattresses. A layer of Talalay latex plus a support layer of individually-wrapped steel coils means most sleepers will find comfort and support. A 100-night trial and 25-year warranty apply.View Deal
8. Purple Plus Mattress: from $1,199 $999 + $100 in free gifts at Purple
Best for deep pressure relief – The Purple Labor Day sale gets you $200 off all sizes, and although we’ve seen this offer bettered in the past few months it’s still a decent discount in terms of what Purple usually offers. Where this mattress shines is in its pressure relieving properties, but it’s also a good choice if you want a cooling mattress. This mattress is medium in firmness, with the GelFlex grid plus an added layer of comfort foam not present in the original Purple mattress. Bring home a queen for $1,699 (was $1,899) and also score $100 worth of free gifts. Other Purple mattresses are on sale for $100 to $300 off. View Deal
9. Avocado Green Mattress: was $1,399 now from $1,299 at Avocado
Best organic mattress – Avocado is taking up to $400 off selected mattresses in its current sale, with the discount starting at $100 and increasing as you spend more, which means that you can save up to $300 on the Avocado Green Mattress. It’s available in gentle-firm and medium-firm feels, and is made using organic materials. You can bring home a queen size mattress for $1,799 (was $1,999) – which is a solid deal, considering you also get a 1-year trial plus a 25-year warranty with purchase. View Deal
Labor Day mattress sales 2023: FAQs
When do Labor Day mattress sales 2023 start?
Labor Day 2023 falls on 4 September, but we usually see promotions kicking off up to three weeks ahead of the holiday itself. These were typically marketed as early Labor Day mattress sale offers or pre-Labor Day mattress sales, but you'll find that in the vast majority of cases, the exact same discounts ran through to Labor Day itself. In a handful of cases, a manufacturer or brand dropped a higher discount on Labor Day itself, but this is more typical of a flash sale that we normally see just before the best Black Friday mattress deals arrive in late November.
Is Labor Day a good time to buy a mattress?
Major holidays are typically a very good time to buy a mattress, and Labor Day is no exception. It's one of the last big shopping events to occur before Black Friday and is known for featuring steep markdowns and generous freebie offers. It's not uncommon to find some of the best deals of the year during Labor Day mattress sales.
However, keep in mind that we are in the middle of a cost of living crisis this year and inflation is affecting the mattress world just as badly as it is other sectors, so while there will be deals and discounts, the actual price of mattresses has in many cases risen over the summer.
We'll be focusing on the best mattress sale offers here, and will explain how they compare to the deals and prices we see most months from these brands.
Labor Day mattress sales: Price history
In last year's Labor Day mattress sales, there were hundreds of deals to choose between, with big offers from popular sleep brands including Nectar, Purple and Tempur-Pedic competing with discounts from heavyweight retailers including Mattress Firm, Macy's and Bed, Bath and Beyond. We searched through them all, and rounded up the very best Labor Day mattress sales to help you bag the biggest bargain.
The best Labor Day mattress sale came from Nectar. With $200 off every Nectar mattress – plus $499-worth of free gifts added to your order (luxury pillows, a mattress protector and sheet set) it was a tough offer to beat, dropping the price of a queen size from $999 to $799. As all Nectar mattresses come with a year's risk-free trial and forever warranty, no other Labor Day mattress deal came close to this for value for money.
If you had a little more to spend, or preferred an innerspring mattress, we also recommended buying the luxury hybrid Saatva Classic in the Labor Day mattress sales. Saatva offered between $200 and $500 off off when you spent over $1,000, however we had an exclusive discount that knocked $375 off, which brought the price of a queen size down to $1,395. As we explain in our Saatva Classic mattress review, that hybrid is exceptional value for a handcrafted luxury bed anyway – especially with a discount.
In short, there were plenty of Labor Day mattress deals to browse, whether you were looking for the cushioning support of memory foam, the bounce of springs, a cooling hybrid option, or an ultra-durable and sustainable choice like organic latex.
5 tips for buying a mattress in the Labor Day sales
Buying a mattress online is probably easier than you think, if you've never done it before – and it's likely cheaper too. Increased competition online has led to lower prices for consumers. Plus, many brands have been able to save money by choosing not to have physical stores and have instead invested in better quality materials, so you often get more for your cash when you buy online too.
To help you find exactly the right mattress, all the top brands now offer long, risk-free sleep trials so you can test them properly (and safely) by sleeping on them in your own home.
Most of them come with free deliveries and returns, too – all of which makes buying online an easier, quicker and more reliable way of ending up with the right mattress than spending five minutes testing one in a showroom.
Here are five things to look for when buying a mattress online:
1. Choose a mattress with at least a 60-night trial
The only way to know whether a mattress is right is to sleep on it. That's why most top brands now offer a risk-free trial, and promise to collect the mattress and give you a full refund if you don't like it (as long as it isn't damaged).
We've made sure all the mattresses in our Memorial Day mattress sale round-up come with at least a 60-night trial – the majority come with 100-nights, and some, such as Nectar, give you an entire year to decide whether you like it.
2. Check for free returns
As part of the risk-free trial, most brands offer a full refund and free returns if you decide the mattress isn't right for you. However, some do charge a fee for collection, around $75, so check the policy first.
3. Read third-party T&Cs
We usually recommend buying your mattress directly from the manufacturer so that you can make the most of generous sleep trial and warranties. You're more likely to get a better deal from the manufacturer too, with competitive discounts and free gifts often added to your order.
However, sometimes a third-party retailer can run a deal that makes it slightly cheaper than buying through the manufacturer. If you're looking for the cheapest price possible, this can be a good way to get it – however bear in mind that you may not receive the same trial or warranty benefits if you buy from a retailer such as Amazon, so always read the T&Cs carefully first.
4. Ensure it's the right size with the elbow test
Do the elbow test to work out what size mattress you need. Lie back with your hands behind your head. If you share a bed, your elbows should be able to extend without touching your side of the bed or your partner's elbow; if you don't share a bed, your elbows should be able to extend without touch either side of the bed.
5. Try a new mattress for three weeks
It can take up to 21 days for your body to adjust to a new mattress. So even if it isn't comfortable initially and you wake up with aches and pains, stick with it – particularly if your body is used to sleeping on a much older mattress. If after three weeks you still don't like it, then you know it's because it isn't right, rather than because your body still hasn't readjusted from sleeping on a less supportive or different mattress.
