🇺🇸 Presidents Day
A February federal holiday that doubles as one of the biggest winter sales events, especially for furniture and appliances.
Next date: Monday, February 15, 2027 (recalculated automatically every year)
What is Presidents Day?
Presidents Day is a US federal holiday held on the third Monday of February, officially honoring the country's presidents. Retail-wise, it has become one of the year's major mid-winter sale events, similar in scale to Labor Day or Memorial Day weekend.
Because it falls in a quiet stretch between the holidays and spring, retailers use it to clear winter stock and push big-ticket categories like furniture, mattresses, and appliances that don't sell as heavily around the December holidays.
What to Watch For With Presidents Day
- Watch furniture and mattress retailers specifically — Presidents Day is one of the strongest sale windows of the year for both categories.
- Compare appliance prices against the weeks before the holiday; some "Presidents Day exclusive" prices are matched or beaten earlier in the month.
- Ask about delivery windows on large furniture purchases — a discount is worth less if the item arrives weeks later than expected.
- Check clearance racks for winter clothing; Presidents Day often overlaps with end-of-winter markdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Presidents Day
Is Presidents Day on the same date every year?
No, it always falls on the third Monday in February, so the calendar date changes year to year.
What's typically discounted on Presidents Day?
Furniture, mattresses, and major appliances see some of the steepest markdowns of the year, alongside general winter clearance.
Is Presidents Day as big a sale as Black Friday?
It's smaller overall, but for furniture and mattresses specifically it's considered one of the strongest sale periods of the year.
Deals for Presidents Day
No day-of deal has been added for Presidents Day yet. As retailers announce their promotions (usually shortly before the date above), they'll show up here.