The best Memorial Day mattress sales 2024

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Memorial Day is over for another year. There are still some mattress sales running, so if you need a new mattress and haven't bought one yet, it's worth a look through the offers here before prices rise for the summer.

Our team of experts have curated the best Memorial Day mattress deals that are still live. And there are some very good discounts indeed - including up to 50% off some of the best mattresses you can buy.

There's a mattress for everyone on this page: whether you sleep on your side or back, prefer a firmer mattress, or need the latest cooling technology to regulate your temperature while you sleep, we've got you covered.

(And once you've found the right mattress, take a look at our roundup of the rest of the Memorial Day sales.)

Memorial Day Mattress Sales - Editor's choice

1. Saatva Classic (queen): was from $1,395 now $995 at Saatva
The luxury innerspring Saatva Classic sits atop our best mattress guide for its combination of outstanding comfort and excellent level of support: it delivers hotel-style luxury and our reviewers loved sleeping on it. In our Saatva Classic mattress review we praise the lumbar support, cooling and pressure relief in particular. There are three different firmness levels and two heights to choose from, so you can customise the mattress to suit your exact preferences. There are savings off all sizes - a twin is $995 (down from $1,395), while a queen is $1,695 (was $2,095) and king is $2,195 (was $2,595).

Get the best deals through the year with our Saatva promo codes.

2. Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: was from $699 now $399 at Nectar
Nectar is high on the list when it comes to affordable mattresses that offer great value for money. Take this memory foam mattress, which is now down to as low as $349 for the twin version or $649 for the queen – that's even cheaper than last year's Memorial Day sales. Don't think the low price means low quality, though: we awarded it a respectable four stars out of five in our Nectar Mattress review for its exceptional pressure relief and good temperature regulation. Free shipping and returns are also included, as is a full-year trial - so if you don't like it, you can return it and get a full refund.

Find deals year round with our Nectar promo codes.

3. Helix Midnight Mattress: was from $936.30 now $702.20 at Helix Sleep
This is our top pick for side sleepers: thick layers offer superior cradling, and the contouring foam ensures pressure is evenly spread while still providing great support. If that's what you're looking for, then there's an excellent 30% off all Helix mattresses for Memorial Day, which brings the queen-sized Midnight to under $1,000 for the first time this year. Plus, you get two pillows included for free, a 100-night trial to test it out and a 10-year warranty.

4. DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: was from $839 now $419 at DreamCloud
The Memorial Day mattress sale at DreamCloud features a whopping discount of up to 50% off all mattresses across the store. Our top pick is the DreamCLoud Hybrid: we think it's the best hybrid mattress you can buy because of its excellent blend of comfort and support. With the current discount, you can get a queen size for $665, which is over $100 lower than last year's price and considerably cheaper than the equivalent Saatva. That makes the DreamCloud Hybrid a smart buy if you need a more budget-friendly and affordable mattress but don't want to compromise too much on quality.

Find deals year round with our DreamCloud promo codes.

5. Tempur-Adapt: was from $1,699 now $1,499 at Tempur-Pedic
One for the back sleepers now is this Tempur-Adapt from Tempur-Pedic - there's up to $300 off in the Memorial Day sales. We found it offered well-balanced support, outstanding pressure relief and excellent motion isolation in our Tempur-Adapt mattress review, but hot sleepers may want to be cautious as we found it does trap a lot of heat. Still, if it suits you, this is a good chance to pick up a mattress that's rarely discounted. Plus, for a limited time, you can also add $300 of accessories for free when you use the code '300FREE' at the checkout.

6. Casper Snow: was from $1,895 now $1,310 at Casper
There's up to 30% off all mattresses in the Casper Memorial Day sale - but we want to highlight the Casper Snow as a great pick if you want a premium cooling mattress. This memory foam mattress boasts a cooling Snow cover, HeatDelete bands and Phase Change Material to better disperse heat throughout the night. Meanwhile, different support zones and hybrid technology maintain the levels of comfort and control you'd expect. A queen size is reduced to $1,745 in the current sale from an original price of $2,495.

Get the best deals all year round with our Casper coupon codes.

7. Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam Mattress: was from $619 now $399 at Cocoon by Sealy
We'd recommend this Cocoon by Sealy Chill for anyone looking for a cooling mattress at a more affordable price than the Casper Snow – especially now it starts at $399 in the manufacturer's Memorial Day sale. In fact, it's the top budget pick in our best cooling mattress guide and we awarded it four stars out of five in our Cocoon by Sealy Chill review. The firmness suits multiple sleeping positions, and you can go with the surprisingly breathable memory foam or the hybrid design for even better cooling performance. Plus, a Sealy Sleep Bundle is included free for a limited time, containing two pillows, a sheet set and a mattress protector – usually priced at $149.

Missed out on this Memorial Day sale? Find savings all year round with our Cocoon by Sealy coupon codes.

8. Purple Restore: was from $1,999 now $1,699 at Purple
Another superb cooling mattress, the Purple Restore gets our seal of approval. Why's it a top pick? Well, we rate the GelFlex Grid, which allows air to flow freely while you sleep, and moulds around you to offer excellent support and relieve pressure. And while this is a pricey mattress, there's currently up to $600 off in the Memorial Day sales, so it's a good time to snap it up. With that discount, you can pay $2,099 for a queen-size, which is a return to last year's deal price.

Find deals year round with our Purple promo codes.

9. Avocado Green Mattress: was from $1,399 now $1,189.15 at Avocado
The Avocado Green is the manufacturer's hero product, with its assortment of organically-certified materials that make it a more eco-friendly purchase. Alongside those noble sustainability initiatives, we also found that it's an impressive mattress – in our Avocado Green Mattress review we especially recommend it for back sleepers and heavy sleepers after a firmer option. Last year's Memorial Day sale was only a 10% discount, so this bump to a 15% price cut for 2024 is worth taking advantage of if it's the right mattress for you.

10. Bear Original Mattress: was from $699 now $455 + at Bear Mattress
Bear Mattress has brought back its usual sitewide sale of 35% off for this year's Memorial Day mattress sales. As well as that big discount, you can also get up to $400 of free accessories with your purchase – including pillows, a sheet and a mattress protector. The Bear Original is another affordable cooling mattress, with a breathable quilted cover and three layers of memory foam that also offer solid cooling, support and comfort.

Memorial Day Mattress Sales - FAQs

If this is your first time shopping for a mattress in the Memorial Day sales, then we're here to answer all your key questions.

What are the Memorial Day mattress sales?

Many mattress companies have sales running most of the year – which effectively means their sale pricing is their standard pricing – but they also tend to get involved in the big annual sales events such as Presidents' Day, Labor Day and Memorial Day They break out the bigger discounts during these events so it can be the best time to upgrade your bedroom with a new mattress.

The savings can vary: everything from big upfront discounts to bundle deals and extra bedding freebies. The latter are usually the best deals for sheer value for money, but some of the discounts are impressive when they reach up to 50% off.

Is Memorial Day a good time to buy a mattress?

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We’ve tracked mattress deals and sales for a good few years, and we've pinpointed the best times of year to pick up your perfect mattress for the least money. The Black Friday mattress deals are usually where you see some of the cheapest mattress prices as well as free bedding gifts. These almost always roll over into the Cyber Monday mattress deals, too.

Beyond these events, the Presidents’ Day mattress sales in February and the Memorial Day mattress sales in May can be relied on to deliver deals that are almost as low as those we see in November.

That’s partly because sleep brands tend to introduce new models in the spring, which means existing stock needs to be cleared out. However, our research and trends analysis of the past few years also indicates that prices tend to rise over the summer months before falling again in time for Labor Day in September.

So if you want or need a new mattress (and you’ve missed out on all the major shopping events so far) this year's Memorial Day mattress sales are your next best chance to save on better sleep.

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Are mattress toppers and bedding on sale too?

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Yes, you can normally find a wide range of bedding in the Memorial Day mattress sales. Many of the best mattress toppers are discounted and these are an instant way to upgrade the comfort of your existing bed if you don’t have the budget for a new mattress.

Other bedding in the sales includes bed sheets, mattress protectors, comforters, weighted blankets and some of the best pillows for comfier sleep. Brands and retailers often bundle some of these bedding items in as free gifts when you purchase a mattress. Top brands that usually offer free premium bedding include Awara, DreamCloud, Cocoon by Sealy, Helix Sleep, and Nectar Sleep.

The Memorial Day mattress sales are also a good time to nab bedding that isn’t normally discounted. For example, luxury sleep brand Saatva has been known to offer a sitewide discount ranging from 12-15% that can be used on its weighted blankets, pillows, toppers, sheets and more.

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What to look for in a Memorial Day mattress sale

We’ve been reporting on Memorial Day mattress deals for a few years now, and there are two things in particular – in addition to free shipping – that we recommend you look for before spending a dime:

Risk-free mattress trial

A risk-free trial means you can test out your new mattress for an agreed period of time (100 nights is the average).
If you change your mind during the trial, you can contact the brand to arrange a collection of the mattress and a refund of your money.
It’s common for brands to ask you to sleep on the mattress for 30 nights before asking for a refund, as this is the average time it takes to get used to a new bed.
The risk-free part means you won’t be charged a fee for returns.

A clear warranty

Trusted manufacturers always offer a warranty on their mattresses. T
These range from 10 years to a Lifetime Warranty depending on what the mattress is made from and where you buy it.
It isn’t enough for a brand to list that it offers a warranty – they should provide a breakdown of what that warranty does and doesn’t cover
This means you know what to expect should you encounter issues such as premature sagging or loss of edge support.

Interested in other bargains, you can follow our guides to all the latest Memorial Day appliance sales, Memorial Day laptop sales and Memorial Day TV sales.

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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