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Mattress prices are predictable. The same brands run sales at the same times every year, with the deepest discounts clustered around five major events. If you can wait for the right window, you save 25-50% over buying at random.
This calendar covers every major mattress sale event in 2026, ranked by depth of discount and what gets discounted most.
The TL;DR
Best three windows to buy:
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday (late November): Deepest annual discounts, especially on premium models
- Amazon Prime Day (mid-July): Best for Amazon mattress brands (Zinus, Linenspa, T&N, Nectar)
- Memorial Day (late May): First major sale of the year, broadest brand participation
Avoid buying full-price in January (post-holiday lull), April (between sales), or October (waiting for Black Friday is almost always the smarter call).
January — Quiet but Useful
Discount depth: 10-15%. Carryover Cyber Monday inventory; some “new year fresh start” promos. Most buyers who wanted a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal already bought. Brands that did not hit their Q4 targets sometimes extend discounts into early January, but the depth is shallow. Buy now if your old mattress just failed and you cannot wait. Otherwise wait for Presidents Day.
February (Presidents Day) — Underrated
Discount depth: 20-30%. Almost every mattress brand runs Presidents Day promos. This is one of the biggest mattress sales of the year that almost nobody talks about. Saatva, Nectar, Purple, Tuft & Needle, Helix, and dozens of others run real discounts. February is also the slowest furniture-buying month, so brands push harder. Solid window if you missed Black Friday.
March — Skip
Discount depth: 5-15%. Brands clear residual Presidents Day inventory in early March and start ramping up for spring. Mid-month is the worst time of the year to buy.
April — Skip
Discount depth: 5-10%. Same as March. Brands hold inventory for Memorial Day. No reason to buy in April unless you absolutely have to.
May (Memorial Day) — First Major Sale
Discount depth: 25-30%. Every major brand. Saatva, Nectar, Purple, Tuft & Needle, Casper, Helix. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the mattress sale year. Discounts are real and broad. Especially good for Saatva, Helix, and other premium brands that do not appear on Amazon.
June — Bridge Month
Discount depth: 15-20%. Brands slow promos between Memorial Day and Prime Day. Some carry-over discounts, plus a few “Father’s Day” sales. Acceptable but not best.
July (Prime Day + 4th of July) — Amazon Peak
Discount depth: 30-40% (on Amazon-listed brands). Zinus, Linenspa, Nectar (Amazon listing), Tuft & Needle (Amazon listing), Casper Element, Purple. Prime Day (mid-July) is the deepest annual discount window for Amazon mattress brands. The Zinus Green Tea drops to ~$180. The Nectar Premier sometimes hits $499. The Linenspa drops to $150-160. If you are buying anything Amazon-listed, plan around Prime Day. 4th of July also sees brand-direct sales from Saatva, Helix, and others.
August — Back-to-School
Discount depth: 15-25%. Twin XL (college dorm sizes), bunk-bed-friendly mattresses, budget mattresses. Most brands run “back to school” promos primarily on twin and twin XL sizes. Adult mattress shoppers benefit less.
September (Labor Day) — Strong
Discount depth: 25-30%. Labor Day is roughly equal in discount depth to Memorial Day. Broad participation across brands. Also the best window for adjustable bed frame deals.
October — Skip (Wait for Black Friday)
Discount depth: 10-15%. Brands hold for Black Friday. October sales are weak. If you can wait 4-6 weeks, you save significantly.
November (Black Friday + Cyber Monday) — Best of the Year
Discount depth: 30-50%. The biggest annual mattress sale window. Depth varies by brand but you can routinely save 35-50% off MSRP on premium models. Saatva’s Black Friday is the best Saatva price of the year. Nectar typically drops to its lowest annual price. Amazon brands also discount, often deeper than Prime Day. Cyber Monday continues most Black Friday discounts and sometimes adds Amazon-exclusive deals on top.
December — Mixed
Discount depth: 15-25%. Most brands extend Cyber Monday discounts through the first week of December, then taper. Holiday gift-focused mattresses (twin XL for kids) sometimes see additional promos. End of December has a small “year-end clearance” window for slow-moving inventory.
How much can you actually save?
Realistic discount expectations on a $1,000 MSRP mattress:
- Random Tuesday in March: $50-100 off ($900-950)
- Memorial Day, Labor Day, Presidents Day: $200-300 off ($700-800)
- Prime Day (Amazon brand): $300-400 off ($600-700)
- Black Friday/Cyber Monday: $400-500 off ($500-600)
The difference between buying at random and buying at Black Friday on a $1,000 mattress is roughly $400-450. On a $2,000 luxury mattress, the savings can hit $700-1,000.
What never goes on sale
Some specialty mattresses run minimal or no promotions: Tempur-Pedic (minimal discounts year-round), customs and made-to-order (build-to-spec mattresses do not discount), latex specialists like Avocado and Saatva Latex Hybrid (smaller discounts than synthetic alternatives).
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Reminder: Mattress prices change constantly. Confirm current pricing before purchase.