Mattress prices aren't fixed — they rise and fall on a predictable calendar of sale events. Time your purchase well and you can save hundreds on the exact same bed. This guide breaks down the best times to buy a mattress, holiday by holiday, plus how to tell when you actually need a new one.
The short answer
The best time to buy a mattress is a major holiday weekend — Presidents Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, or Black Friday / Cyber Monday. These are when retailers run their deepest, store-wide discounts. If you can't wait for a holiday, the next-best move is to shop floor models and clearance, which are marked down year-round. Right now, our 4th of July Mattress Sale is live with up to 70% off.
The mattress sale calendar, holiday by holiday
Presidents Day (February)
The first big sale of the year and the strongest winter event, especially on luxury and adjustable beds. A good time to buy if your old mattress won't make it to summer.
Memorial Day (late May)
One of the two biggest mattress events of the year. It lines up with the arrival of new models, so the outgoing lineup — often barely a year old — gets cleared at steep discounts.
4th of July (early July)
A summer highlight with store-wide markdowns up to 70% off. Because it's a long weekend, it's also the most convenient time to shop, compare, and take delivery. See the current sale →
Labor Day (early September)
The last big summer event and frequently the best clearance pricing of the year on current models, as retailers make final room for fall arrivals.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday (late November)
The deepest single-event discounts of the year, including on bed-in-a-box and premium brands. The trade-off is the most picked-over inventory by the end of the weekend.
New Year & January
A quieter but real opportunity — retailers clear remaining holiday stock, and it pairs well with a "new year, better sleep" reset.
Is one holiday really the best?
People often ask whether one specific holiday beats the rest. Honestly, the headline discounts across Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, and Black Friday are broadly similar — each is store-wide and substantial. The practical differences are inventory and timing: Memorial Day and Labor Day have the freshest clearance of current models, Black Friday has the single deepest percentages but the thinnest remaining stock, and the 4th of July offers the best balance of deep discounts and full selection. The best holiday is the one that lines up with when you actually need the bed.
Why holiday weekends are cheaper
Two things drive the markdowns. First, volume: retailers compete hardest when shoppers are actively looking, and manufacturers back that up with trade promotions. Second, the model cycle: brands launch new mattresses in spring and early fall, so retailers discount the outgoing lineup to clear floor space. That's why late spring (Memorial Day) and early fall (Labor Day) tend to have the best clearance pricing on current-year models. Floor models and discontinued pieces are marked down all year — often 50–70% off — because they're being rotated out regardless of the calendar.
What about the rest of the year?
You don't have to wait for a holiday. Because we carry near-perpetual markdowns on our full mattress sale collection and rotate floor-model and clearance stock continuously, there's almost always a strong deal available. If your mattress is failing now, the small extra saving from waiting months for a holiday rarely outweighs months of bad sleep.
How to tell it's time for a new mattress
Timing the sale only matters if you actually need a mattress. Most mattresses last 7–10 years. Replace yours sooner if you notice:
- Visible sagging or body impressions that don't bounce back.
- Morning aches — stiffness or pain that eases as the day goes on.
- You sleep better away from home, in hotels or guest beds.
- Lumps, noise, or a "roll-together" dip in the middle.
- Worsening allergies — older mattresses accumulate dust mites and allergens.
If two or more of these sound familiar, your mattress is past its prime, and the next holiday sale is the time to replace it affordably.
How much can you save?
During our major events, store-wide discounts reach up to 70% off, and financing makes even a premium bed manageable — 0% APR on approved credit, plus no-credit-needed lease-to-own. Every order over $499 also includes free white-glove delivery across Los Angeles and a 120-night comfort exchange.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time of year to buy a mattress?
Holiday weekends — Presidents Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, and Black Friday — offer the deepest store-wide discounts. Memorial Day and Labor Day have the best clearance on current models.
When do mattresses go on sale?
Around every major holiday, plus year-round on floor models and clearance. There's rarely a month with no worthwhile deal.
How often should you replace your mattress?
Every 7–10 years for most mattresses, sooner if you see sagging, wake up sore, or sleep better elsewhere.
Is it better to buy a mattress online or in a store?
Buying in person lets you test feel and firmness before you commit — the single biggest factor in satisfaction. Our showrooms carry the full sale lineup, and you still get free delivery and the 120-night exchange either way.
