🎖️ Memorial Day
The unofficial start of summer — one of the year's biggest sales weekends for home, garden, and mattresses.
Next date: Monday, May 31, 2027 (recalculated automatically every year)
What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a US federal holiday held on the last Monday of May, honoring military service members who died in service. Alongside its solemn origins, it has also become the retail industry's unofficial marker for the start of summer.
Because it falls right as the outdoor season begins, Memorial Day sales lean heavily into home, garden, and mattress categories, alongside general clearance on spring stock as stores bring in summer merchandise.
What to Watch For With Memorial Day
- Shop early for patio furniture and grills — popular styles often sell out before the long weekend even starts.
- Compare mattress prices across a few weeks before Memorial Day — the category is heavily discounted, but list prices vary widely by store.
- Check delivery timelines on larger home and garden purchases; a Memorial Day discount can be offset by a slow, separate delivery fee.
- Use the sale to buy spring clothing at clearance prices while new summer collections are just arriving.
Frequently Asked Questions About Memorial Day
Is Memorial Day always on the same date?
It always falls on the last Monday in May, so the calendar date shifts by a few days each year.
Why is Memorial Day such a big sale weekend?
It has become a retail tradition marking the unofficial start of summer, alongside its origin as a day honoring fallen service members. Home, garden, and mattress sales are especially common.
Is it worth buying patio furniture before Memorial Day?
Buying early usually means the widest selection. The very lowest prices, though, often come later in summer once seasonal stock gets cleared.
Deals for Memorial Day
No day-of deal has been added for Memorial Day yet. As retailers announce their promotions (usually shortly before the date above), they'll show up here.