It's officially Memorial Day—and for most people, this holiday involves relaxing at the beach or hanging by the pool at a neighborhood BBQ (but if it's raining in your city, you might be relaxing inside with a movie). As a journalist who's been covering major shopping moments for seven years and counting, it looks a little different for me.
Our top picks:
- Best Apple deal:Apple Watch Series 11
$399$299 - Best appliance deal: Bissell PowerClean Dual Brush
$359$259 - Best Bath & Body Works deal: Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion
$17$15 - Best clothing deal: J.Crew maxi dress
$148$72 - Best espresso machine deal: Nespresso Vertuo
$239$167 - Best furniture deal:Bridgeview Sofa
$499$334 - Best grill deal:Weber Smoque
$799$699 - Best Hoka deal: Hoka Bondi 9
$170$155 - Best LEGO deal: Botanicals Flower Arrangement
$109$72 - Best luggage deal:Samsonite Luggage Set
$479$329 - Best mattress deal: Saatva Classic Mattress
$2,179$1,744 - Best New Balance deal: New Balance Women's 608 V5
$79$59 - Best patio deal: ELPOSUN Outdoor Patio Set
$1,439$558 - Best travel deal: Up to 20% off Hilton hotels worldwide
- Best Ulta deal: FENTY BEAUTY Pro Filt'r Foundation
$40$20 - Best Walmart deal: Blackstone Griddle
$379$229
Instead of soaking up the sun, I'm actively tracking sales. Right now is notoriously one of the best times of the year to find deep discounts on outdoor furniture, appliances, and even a new mattress—and it is quite literally my job to send you in the direction of those buys. So I'll sacrifice my time off for the sake of finding you worthwhile discounts. (You're welcome.)
This year, Memorial Day weekend will run through Monday, May 25—and there are tons of live discounts on Good Housekeeping Award-winning products, editor-favorite items, and so much more.
Mattress & bedding deals
Our team at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab has been testing the Saatva Classic Mattress for 10 years and counting—and it continues to be our best overall mattress pick. If you shop through our links, you can get 20% off your purchase.
After extensive testing, the GH Textiles Lab called this Silk & Snow option the best value organic mattress of the bunch. They praised its "firm-yet-comfortable" surface and simple setup.
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Avocado
- Avocado makes our best overall organic mattress.
- Take up to 20% off organic mattresses and more, including Avocado's best-selling Green, Vegan, and Luxury Organic mattresses during the Memorial Day Sale.
Bear Mattress
Exclusive discount code!
- Bear makes our best overall hybrid mattress.
- Right now, our readers can enjoy 42% off the Elite Hybrid (with code GH42) and 40% sitewide (with code GH40).
Brooklinen
- Brooklinen's a top-tested brand at the GH Institute (the brand's Satteen Core Sheet Set even won a GH Bedding Award).
- The site is hosting a sale that'll get you 25% off sitewide (and 50% off bed and bath bundles).
Casper
- Casper is our best overall bed-in-a-box.
- During Casper's Memorial Day Sale, you can save up to 30% on select mattresses and 35% on bundles.
Helix
Exclusive code!
- Helix makes one of our best-tested hybrid mattresses.
- Good Housekeeping readers can get 27% off sitewide at Helix and Birch with the code GH27.
Nolah
Exclusive discount code!
- Nolah makes one of our best-tested mattresses for sleepers with back pain.
- Our readers can take 35% off all Nolah mattresses—plus an additional $100 off—by using the code GH100.
Parachute
- Parachute makes our top-tested crisp percale sheets.
- Take 25% off everything at Parachute through Tuesday, May 26 (plus 30% off bundles and an extra 25% off sale items).
Saatva
Exclusive discount code!
- The GH Institute named Saatva's Classic Mattress our experts' best overall mattress.
- Through the weekend, our readers can take an exclusive 20% off orders more than $1,000 by shopping through our link.
Silk & Snow
- Silk & Snow makes one of our favorite organic mattress toppers and one of our go-to organic mattresses.
- The brand is offering discounts up to 40% off sitewide for Memorial Day, along with up to $300 off mattresses.
Sleep Number
- Sleep Number makes some of our experts' favorite smart beds, including the Sleep Number p6.
- Right now, you can save up to 40% on select mattresses now through Memorial Day.
Grill deals
A GH Award winner, this Ninja pick works as a grill, smoker, and a pizza oven. You can use gas and electricity to cook, and it features an easy-to-use control panel. Our tester liked that you could cook a large amount of food quickly.
Weber is one of our favorite grill brands. This grill also acts as a smoker and has a special vent system that helps circulate smoke for deeper flavors and browning.
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Amazon
Home Depot
- Find spring discounts on some of our top-tested grill brands, like Genesis and Oklahoma Joe’s. You can also shop deals on grilling accessories, like the ThermoPro meat thermometer.
Lowes
- Find discounts up to 45% off grills and accessories at Lowe’s on brands like Weber, Cowsar, Royal Gourmet, and more.
Walmart
- Walmart is a great place to find discounts on brands like Blackstone and Char-Broil. Right now, we're spotting sales on charcoal grills, pellet grills, gas grills, and accessories.
Wayfair
- Wayfair's sale section includes tons off top-rated brands like Char-Broil, Blackstone, Kenmore, and others. You can find deals on pellet grills, gas grills, and charcoal grills in various sizes.
Appliance deals
Bissell is a tried-and-true brand at the Good Housekeeping Cleaning Lab—and right now, you can get 27% off the PowerClean DualBrush. It's a cordless stick vacuum that's ideal for cleaning up things like pet food and dog hair.
As someone who worked at an ice cream shop for years, I can confidently say this soft-serve machine is impressive (and easy to use!). You can even make frozen yogurt desserts with it, which is a huge plus.
RELATED: Best Memorial Day Appliance Deals
Bissell
- Get 27% off the Bissell PowerClean DualBrush cordless stick vacuum and 16% off the Pet Hair Eraser DualBrush upright vacuum.
Breville
- You can save up to $78 on Breville espresso machines during Memorial Day weekend.
Ninja
- Get 17% off the beloved Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl ice cream maker (a personal favorite of mine).
Nespresso
- The Nespresso Vertuo is 30% off for Memorial Day weekend, bringing it down to its lowest price ever.
Shark
- Take 34% off the Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum, our pick for the best overall vacuum.
Apple & tech deals
Right now, you can get the Apple AirPods 4 for under $100. Our team tested these and called them the best AirPods for an open-ear fit, noting their optional noise cancellation "decent" battery life.
The Apple Watch Series 11 is back down to its lowest price ever. Our team reviewed this watch and praised its sleek, thin design and long battery life.
RELATED: Best Memorial Day Apple Deals
AirPods
- Get 23% off the wireless Apple AirPods 4.
Apple Watch
- Get 25% off the Apple Watch Series 11.
Macbook
- Get 14% off the Macbook Pro with an M5 chip.
Oura Ring
- Get 11% off the Oura Ring 4 during Memorial Day weekend.
Patio & outdoor furniture deals
Whether you're trying to upgrade your patio or add some shade to your backyard, this pergola can help. It's a GH Home Reno Awards winner, and testers were thrilled that you could adjust the roof louvers to block the sun.
A three-piece patio set for under $90 is basically unheard of—but right now, you can get this one on sale. The PE wicker chairs are weather resistant, per the brand, and the middle table is topped with tempered glass.
RELATED: Best Memorial Day Patio Deals
Birch Lane
- Shop Birch Lane's outdoor sale section right now, which includes markdowns on outdoor dining, lounge seating, lighting, and more.
Pottery Barn
- Pottery Barn is having a sale on outdoor items ahead of Memorial Day, from patio umbrellas and outdoor planters to complete lounge collections. Take up to 30% off.
Serena and Lily
- Take up to 30% off Serena & Lily's most popular outdoor furniture during the brand’s Summer-Ready Sale.
Walmart
- Find up to 61% off patio furniture at Walmart.
West Elm
- Right now, you can get up to 30% off outdoor furniture including lounge chairs, outdoor sofas, and more.
Luggage & travel deals
This Samsonite set is everything you want in good luggage. Testers agreed that these suitcases were lightweight, easy to move, and spacious. You get a carry-on and a check-in in one set.
Our Textiles Lab pros appreciated the chic details on this luggage, like the stylish colorways and faux-leather details. They also found that the wheels would glide effortlessly in tests.
RELATED: Best Memorial Day Luggage Deals
Away
- Save up to 20% on select luggage at Away, the brand behind our experts' best overall carry-on pick.
Calpak
- Want to save on our experts' best overall packing cube pick? Check out Calpak's early Memorial Day sale, where you can save up to 50% on luggage and accessories.
Delsey
- Stylish suitcases from Delsey, one of our pros' top-tested carry-on luggage brands, are up to 30% off.
Samsonite
- Score up to 50% off clearance luggage at Samsonite, including the Freeform Hardside Expandable Spinner, our experts' best overall luggage for international travel.
Furniture deals
Our team named Joybird one of the best places to buy a couch, largely due the brand's extensive fabric selection and functional furniture designs. This twin-sleeper sofa can easily be turned into a cozy twin-sized bed.
During Wayfair's massive Memorial Day Clearance Sale, you can score this chic vegan-leather sofa for 33% off (a couch for less than $350 is a pretty huge deal, if you ask me). This one's available in eight colors and two sizes.
Ashley Furniture
- Ashley Furniture is offering up to 60% off select items (think: sectionals, bed frames, and tables) during the brand’s early Memorial Day sale.
Burrow
- Take 20% off sitewide, including patio sets and more during Burrow's Settle Into Spring Sale.
Joybird
- Right now, you can get up to 30% off on new sofas or sectionals during Joybird’s Summer Sanctuary Sale.
Wayfair
- Get up to 70% off furniture, living room seating, tables, and more during the brand's Memorial Day sale, live now.
Clothing & accessory deals
It's been proven over and over again that GH readers love Boden (Kate Middleton does, too). Right now, everything on the brand's site—including this dress!—is 25% off. Stock up with beautiful bold colors and summer staples.
Our team at the GH Institute is consistently impressed with Lands' End while testing swimwear—and this one-piece lives up to the hype. Between its gorgeous pink-ombre color, V-neck design, and 40% discount, it's worth the buy (especially ahead of summer).
RELATED: Best Memorial Day Clothing & Fashion Deals
Abercrombie & Fitch
- Abercrombie's Step into Summer sale is full of steep discounts on denim shorts, bathing suits, maxi dresses, and more.
Alo
- Score up to 40% off athleisure in Alo's sale section during Memorial Day weekend.
Anthropologie
- You'll get an extra 40% off your purchase when you shop Anthropologie's Memorial Day Event.
Aritzia
- Find discounts on summer dresses, blazers, and more on Aritzia's sale page during Memorial Day weekend.
Athleta
- Save up to 40% off tanks, dresses, and more during Athleta's sale.
Banana Republic
- You can get 30% off your purchase during Banana Republic's Long Weekend Sale.
Bagsmart
- If you buy two Bagsmart bags, you'll get 10% off your purchase (and if you buy three, you'll get 15% off the total).
Boden
- Celebrity-favorite brand, Boden, is having a major Memorial Day sale that'll get you 25% off everything.
Coach Outlet
- Coach Outlet sales for Memorial Day include over 50% off chic shoulder bags, like the Faye and the Ella.
Crocs
- Get up to 50% off Crocs during the brand's Memorial Day sale.
Gap
- You can save up to 50% on dresses, polos, and more during Gap's Summer Essentials Event.
Hoka
- Hoka Memorial Day discounts have begun on Amazon, where you can get over $20 off the Bondi 9.
J. Crew
- J. Crew's Summer Kickoff event will get you 40% off your purchase (or 50% off a dress).
Khol's
- You can get 30% off Levi's during the Khol's Memorial Day Sale.
Levi's
- Right now, you can get two pairs of shorts for $40 at Levi's.
Lululemon
- Lululemon's We Made Too Much section is full of great finds like over $50 off the Define Jacket and over $30 off the Align high-rise leggings.
New Balance
- You'll get 25% off the ever-so-popular New Balance Cross Trainers when you shop on Amazon.
Nordstrom
- Nordstrom's sale page is packed with discounts on top-tested brands like Hoka, Nike, Madewell, and more.
Uniqlo
- During Uniqlo's Memorial Day sale, you can find major discounts on breezy tees, linen pants, summer blouses, and more.
Vuori
- Vuori's sale section has discounts on joggers, sweatshirts, tees, and more.
Beauty deals
This viral nose mask is beloved online and by our Beauty Lab pros. Senior Chemist Danusia Wnek tested it out and said she appreciated you get one side that chemically exfoliates and another that physically exfoliates. You get eight masks in a pack, which makes the deal even sweeter.
Jennifer Aniston shared in her beauty routine that she uses the Weleda Ultra-Rich body cream. Its formula is rich and thick, and is excellent at helping with dryness. It's also beloved by other celebs like Drew Barrymore, Victoria Beckham, and Helen Mirren.
Amazon
- You'll find a ton of early Memorial Day beauty sales on Amazon, including discounts on GH Award winners from Olay, Aprilskin, Revlon, and more.
Bath & Body Works
- Right now, Bath & Body Works is offering a BOGO candle deal, along with a discount that'll get you any full-size body, skin, or hair care product for $5.95.
Sephora
- We're already seeing up to 50% off beauty products in Sephora's sale section on Fenty Beauty, Dolce & Gabbana, and even BareMinerals (my personal fave).
Ulta
- Until June 6, shoppers can get 20% off select beauty items and BOGO 50% off select skincare.
Toy deals
The Crayola Marker Airbrush Spray Art Kit won a GH Toy Award last year—and right now, it's over 20% off. Kid testers (and their parents!) enjoyed making new designs with the included stencils.
LEGO sets have always been popular at the GH Institute, and this one is perfect for summer. You'll be able to build three models: jumping dolphins, a seahorse, and a crab.
RELATED: Best Memorial Day LEGO Deals
Crayola
- Get over 30% off this GH Award-winning Crayola Airbrush Spray Art Kit.
LEGO
- You'll find steep LEGO discounts on Amazon, like 34% off this floral set and 20% off this sea animal set.
