Labor Day weekend is here, but does that mean you should take advantage of the plethora of Labor Day mattress sales that are live? We understand if you're reluctant to splurge on one of the best mattresses right now if you think you can potentially score a better value in late November during Black Friday mattress deals.
However, if you're looking for a fantastic savings on a top mattress, some of this year's Labor Day deals resemble Black Friday-level offers – but it's not as clear-cut as it seems. Below, we'll be comparing Labor Day vs Black Friday mattress sales, using current market trends and past bargains to help you decide whether you should buy now or wait it out.
No matter when you choose to buy, make sure your purchase includes a mattress trial of at least 30 days so you can sufficiently test your brand-new bed at home. Meanwhile, you can transform your sleep for much less by opting for a mattress topper to add comfort and support to your existing setup. (You'll find discounted mattress toppers during Labor Day sales, too.)
Why buy from Labor Day mattress sales?
Historically, Labor Day is among the best times of year to purchase a mattress. If you need a new mattress right now, you'll be able to pocket substantial savings thanks to significant money-off discounts and free bedding bundles. So there's no need to wait until Black Friday if you don't want to pay full price.
Labor Day immediately follows one of the worst times of year to buy a mattress: summer. That's the period when manufacturers hike up their prices before dropping them for Labor Day and Black Friday. Of course, July 4 mattress sales are an obvious exception here, but we'll often see better deals for Labor Day.
As one of the last major holidays before Black Friday, Labor Day can serve as a preview for what's to come in late November. Right now, brands like DreamCloud and GhostBed are hosting Black Friday-level sales on their award-winning beds. There's a chance such offers will make a comeback during Black Friday season – and those will perhaps be even better, as we'll explain in the next section…
Why wait for Black Friday mattress sales?
If scoring the absolute cheapest price for a new mattress is your number one priority, then waiting until Black Friday will work to your benefit. Black Friday mattress sales (and subsequent Cyber Monday mattress deals) are the best ways to score a top mattress at the lowest price of the year.
Remember that Labor Day immediately follows a period when mattresses are at their most expensive – but even if Labor Day discounts match what we've seen over past Black Friday sales, that won't always translate to the lowest prices. As a rule, mattress costs during Black Friday are typically the cheapest you’ll find them all year as that's when brands will substantially drop their costs.
Whilst we expect Black Friday 2022 to once again be the best time to buy an affordable mattress, keep in mind that we are still in the middle of a cost of living crisis. Inflation is impacting the mattress industry, much like other sectors. This Black Friday may be host to the year's best deals on many top mattresses, but there's a possibility prices won't be as low as we've seen in recent years.
Top 5 mattresses to buy in the Labor Day sales
Labor Day sales are flush with mattress deals across a range of types and price points. Here are the five best Labor Day mattresses that are on par with Black Friday sales (or better), along with more of today's best mattress sales…
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