As the kids head back to school and autumn approaches, the year’s best end-of-season savings are officially underway. With Labor Day 2026 just two weeks away, major retailers are rolling out massive discounts. While the main event hasn't fully launched, early-bird deals and sneak peeks are already trickling in.
Whether you want to score steep discounts on big-ticket items—like mattresses, appliances and patio furniture—or refresh your tech and fall wardrobe, these early Labor Day sales offer a prime opportunity to save.
The USA TODAY Shopping team is continually tracking top brands to bring you verified, worth-it deals as soon as they drop, so check back often as we gear up for Labor Day weekend.
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What are the most popular early Labor Day sales happening now
These are the top retailers that usually have the most popular Labor Day sales:
1. Amazon
Amazon's Labor Day sales typically run from the Friday before the holiday through Labor Day itself. During Amazon's Labor Day sales, we are expecting to find discounts across almost all product categories, including early deals on Amazon devices and popular brands.
There will also be sales on home goods and kitchen appliances like robot vacuums, air fryers and coffee makers. Plus, you can expect savings on apparel and fashion for both summer clearance and early fall styles, along with items for back-to-school and college. The discounts will range from 20% up to 50% off or more and limited-time Lightning Deals will make it an excellent opportunity to grab a wide variety of items at reduced prices
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2. Target
Similar to previous years, we expect the Target Labor Day sale to offer widespread discounts across popular categories like electronics, home goods, apparel and back-to-school items. We can expect discounts ranging from 20% to 50% or even more on specific categories or items. In some cases, especially for clearance items, discounts can reach 70%, making this an excellent time to shop.
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3. Walmart
Walmart's Labor Day sale is always a significant event, and we expect similar trends for Labor Day 2026. Like Target, Walmart uses this holiday to clear out summer inventory and push back-to-school and early fall deals. Expect discounts ranging from 20% to 50%, with some clearance items seeing up to 70% or 80% off.
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4. REI
REI has announced its Labor Day sale, running from Friday, August 28 through Monday, September 7, with savings on outdoor gear, clothing, footwear and travel accessories from REI Co-op and popular outdoor brands. Whether you're planning an end-of-season camping trip, gearing up for fall hiking adventures or upgrading your travel setup, the sale includes Labor Day discounts across some of REI's most sought-after categories.
Some of the standout offers include:
- 25% off select REI Co-op clothing and gear
- 25% off all Darn Tough socks
- 20% off Thule and Yakima racks, roof boxes and accessories
- 25% off select Altra footwear
- 25% off all Keen footwear
- 25% off select Osprey packs and duffels
- 25% off all Sea to Summit gear
- Up to 50% off clearance items
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5. QVC
Shopping the QVC Labor Day Sale is all about catching high-end brands at serious discounts, especially as the season transitions. You can expect massive savings across fall fashion, super-sized beauty value sets, smart home tech and end-of-season clearance. Plus, if you keep an eye out for their limited-time Today’s Special Value deals and free shipping promos, you can stack up some incredible steals before the holiday weekend ends.
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6. Wayfair
Wayfair's Labor Day sale is happening now with up to 70% off during this epic event. Whether you're shopping for an autumn refresh or upgrading your outdoor patio setup, this massive shopping event offers an ideal opportunity to save big. Keep an eye out for select doorbusters and closeout clearance items, where discounts can reach as high as 80% off. Here are a few of our favorite cateogories to shop now:
- Save up to 50% on outdoor furniture
- Save up to 50% on outdoor fireplaces and heaters
- Save up to 60% on living room seating
- Save up to 50% on kitchen & dining furniture
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7. HexClad
The HexClad Labor Day sale is consistently one of the best times of the year to buy. You can expect to see sitewide discounts reaching up to 44% off, which translates to hundreds of dollars in savings on their massive 12-piece and complete kitchen bundles. Plus, you can usually also score free standard shipping alongside the brand's lifetime warranty, making it the ideal moment to finally grab the hybrid nonstick cookware you’ve been eyeing.
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8. Lowe's
Lowe's Labor Day sale will be focusing heavily on home improvement and outdoor living with substantial discounts on major appliances and often with additional savings when bundling multiple items. Plus, you can score deals on outdoor power equipment, power tools and hand tools from popular brands, paint, flooring and smart home devices. There might even be extensive patio furniture clearance, with deals on sets, seating and outdoor decor, as well as grills and outdoor cooking accessories as Lowe's clears out summer stock.
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9. Samsung
For the Samsung Labor Day sale, you can expect to score some of their best deals of the year across a wide range of electronics and appliances. You'll likely find significant savings on smartphones, TVs and major appliances for the kitchen and laundry, frequently with bundle deals. Expect discounts also on wearables, tablets and laptops and monitors.
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10. Nordstrom
Nordstrom's Labor Day sale is one of their biggest sales events of the year, aside from their Anniversary Sale (which ended Sunday, August 9). During the Nordstrom Labor Day sale, you can expect to find discounts of up to 40-60% off on fashion for both men and women, including clothing, shoes and accessories that bridge the gap between summer and fall. Plus, they'll also be clearing out remaining summer inventory with deep markdowns, and you might also find deals on select beauty products and home goods.
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11. Mackenzie-Childs
If you're looking to add some whimsical, artisan charm to your home, holiday promotions are a fantastic opportunity to shop MacKenzie-Childs. While their legendary Barn Sale happened in July, you can still expect late-summer and Labor Day markdowns to feature steep discounts on seasonal decor and select kitchenware. You'll typically find up to 50% to 70% off clearance items, meaning you can snag signature pieces—like their classic Courtly Check tea kettles or autumn-themed pumpkin decor—at a fraction of the regular price. It's the perfect time to grow your collection or pick up some beautiful statement pieces as we head into the fall entertaining season.
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12. Pottery Barn
The Pottery Barn Labor Day sale is expected to begin in the last week of August and extend through the holiday weekend. Their sales often feature discounts of up to 50-70% off on a wide range of categories, making it an excellent time to invest in home furnishings. We expect major savings on furniture for living rooms, bedrooms and dining areas.
There will also be big markdowns on outdoor patio furniture as they clear out summer items. Plus, look for deals on rugs, bedding, lighting, home decor and tabletop items, which is perfect for refreshing your home with Pottery Barn's classic, quality style.
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13. West Elm
West Elm's Labor Day sale is a prime opportunity for anyone looking to update their home with modern furnishings. You can expect significant discounts, often up to 60% off, plus extra savings on clearance items, usually starting the week before Labor Day weekend.
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14. Mattress stores
Labor Day mattress sales consistently offer some of the best deals you can score throughout the year, making it the perfect opportunity to finally upgrade that lumpy old mattress. You can expect fantastic discounts, often ranging from 20% to 50% off, and sometimes even more on specific models or bundled accessories like free pillows or bedding. These sales typically begin in the week or two leading up to Labor Day and frequently extend a few days past the holiday. Check out our favorite brands and their deals below:
Saatva
The Saatva Labor Day sale is offering its most competitive discounts of the year, making it an excellent time to purchase a luxury mattress. Right now, you can score $400 off when you spend $1,000 or more on a variety of their popular models like the Saatva Classic. Plus, you also score their signature free white-glove delivery, old mattress removal, a 365-night home trial and a lifetime warranty.
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Dreamcloud
During the DreamCloud Labor Day sale, you can save up to 60% off mattresses and up to 67% on bundles. This is a prime opportunity to buy a DreamCloud mattress, backed by its year-long trial and lifetime warranty, and score free shipping and returns.
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Purple
For the Purple Labor Day sale, you can score up to $1199 off select mattresses and base bundles, making Labor Day a prime time to invest in Purple's distinctive GelFlex sleep experience. Plus, when you shop at Purple, you also score a 100-night trial, 10-year warranty and free shipping.
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Casper
The Casper Labor Day sale is a prime time to snag one of Casper's popular mattresses, as they are expected to offer significant discounts, often ranging from 20% to 35% off all their mattress models. This includes their newer lines like the Casper One, Casper Dream Hybrid and the cooling-focused Casper Snow Hybrid and Snow Max.
Beyond mattresses, look for similar percentage-off deals on sleep essentials like pillows, sheets, mattress protectors and adjustable bases, making it a great opportunity to refresh your entire sleep setup. These sales typically begin within the weeks leading up to Labor Day.
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Nectar
The Nectar Labor Day sale you can save up to 50% on mattresses and a massive 66% on bundles, including the Classic, Premier, Luxe and Ultra lines. A key highlight of Nectar's Labor Day Sale is their generous bundle offers, where purchasing a mattress typically includes valuable free accessories like a sheet set and extended insurance, often adding up to 66% in total savings on the bundle. These deals are all backed by Nectar's standard 365-night home trial, Forever Warranty and free shipping and returns.
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Mattress Firm
Mattress Firm's Labor Day Sale is happening now and offering up to $700 off select mattresses from trusted brands, making it easy to compare different firmness levels, materials and price points in one place. It's a convenient option for shoppers still exploring their ideal mattress.
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What Labor Day deals can you expect to shop now?
Labor Day is a prime time for significant savings and can be considered a great shopping holiday outside of Black Friday. Key categories to watch for include mattresses, where you'll find some of the year's deepest discounts across various brands and styles.
Major appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers also see substantial price drops from major retailers. With summer ending, outdoor furniture and grills are heavily discounted as stores clear inventory. Additionally, look for strong deals on laptops, PCs and smart tech devices, as well as apparel (especially end-of-summer clearance and early fall collections) and general home goods and decor.
Are there any early Labor Day sales happening now?
Yes, we have begun to spot some early Labor Day sales, plus many retailers have been running other seasonal promotions with massive savings, such as end-of-summer clearance events and back-to-school shopping events. Be sure to follow the team here at USA TODAY Shopping as we continue to bring you all of the major deals as they happen.
When do Labor Day sales start?
Early Labor Day sales for 2026 have begun rolling out and will ramp up significantly in the next two weeks as we lead into the holiday weekend and then usually extend for a few days past Labor Day itself.
When is Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day always falls on the first Monday in September. This year, that will be Monday, September 7, and it offers one last long summer weekend perfect for fun in the sun, barbecues and incredible sales!
Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Labor Day is one of the 11 federal holidays recognized nationwide.
What stores are open on Labor Day?
Most major retailers will be open on Labor Day, with the exception of Costco, which will be closed. Additionally, most government offices, schools, banks and libraries will be closed. The United States Post Office, UPS, and FedEx will also be closed. However, we always recommend you call ahead to verify store hours on holidays.
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