The Best Extended Memorial Day Mattress Sales: Save Up To 60% Now
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While Memorial Day is officially over, you can still take advantage of steep markdowns on many of our editors' favorite mattresses—our sleep team has tested over 150 beds to find the highest-quality picks for every budget and sleep style. Many of the best Memorial Day mattress sales are still going strong, including up to 60% off the premium DreamCloud Mattress, up to $400 off your order at Saatva and several Forbes Vetted exclusive deals, such as 27% off the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress and an extra $50 off the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress.
Today is likely the last chance to shop many of these mattress sales, so don't wait too long if you're ready to upgrade your sleep setup. According to our supervising deals and coupons editor, Kara Cuzzone, 'Once this year's Memorial Day promos end, you're not likely to see deals this good again until July 4 or Labor Day.' With that in mind, here are the best Memorial Day mattress sales still going on right now.
Our sleep editors are sleep science coaches with over a decade of experience in journalism. Under their guidance, we've assembled a dense library of mattress guides and tested dozens of models firsthand to create our list of the best mattresses overall. Many of their top picks, noted below, are on sale right now.
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The lofty and supportive Helix Midnight Luxe has held its spot as our favorite mattress overall for over a year. Our testers ranked the mattress highly across the board, particularly highlighting its pressure relief, edge support and plush pillow top.
More Deal Information: Helix offered 30% off this mattress last Memorial Day, but it's looking like the offer will top out at 25% this year. Luckily, you can use code FORBES27 for an additional 2% off—and the lowest it's likely to drop this weekend.
Both temperature and snoring can dramatically impact your quality of sleep. If you snore (or if the person you share your bed with snores), this design is incredibly customizable—and automatically adjusts to you as you sleep. It's also made with temperature-regulating materials, like ceramic-infused foam, that are designed to pull heat away from your body as you sleep.
More Deal Information: This 30% discount is already one of the best prices we've seen for this best-selling smart mattress, including offers we saw last May.
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Formerly the DreamCloud Premier Rest Hybrid, this bed was recently updated with a new name, but it still has all of the features that made it a top pick. Ideal for couples, back and side sleepers, the design truly excels at pressure relief. When we tested this mattress, its average rating was 9 out of 10; however, several testers gave the mattress a full 10, describing the experience as 'sleeping on a cloud that has structure to it.'
More Deal Information: This discount matches the offer we saw last Memorial Day.
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This newly updated mattress delivers ample pressure relief with deep contouring around your hips and shoulders. While you'll still feel more 'in' than 'on' your mattress when sleeping on this model, the Premier is more responsive than the average memory foam design (including its previous iteration), so you can easily change positions throughout the night.
More Deal Information: This discount has remained fairly steady for months now and is unlikely to drop further for the holiday.
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Hot sleepers may find some relief from this cooling Brooklyn Bedding mattress, which uses gel-infused memory foam to draw heat away from the body. The breathable hybrid design comes in three firmness levels and offers good edge support. As a hot sleeper herself, senior mattress and sleep editor Bridget Chapman wrote a dedicated review of the Aurora Luxe.
More Deal Information: This extended Memorial Day deal isn't quite as low as what Brooklyn Bedding typically offers over holiday weekends.
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Supportive and cooling, the Leesa Sapira Chill has an excellent hybrid design that can accommodate a variety of sleep styles. It also comes in three firmness levels, with one tester describing the medium-firm model as 'plush and airy but on the sturdier side of the scale.' We recommend the plush version for strict side sleepers and anyone with sensitive joints.
More Deal Information: Forbes Vetted readers can save an additional $50 on this model (on top of Leesa's ongoing sale) with code FORBES50.
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This hybrid innerspring mattress delivers excellent support, spinal alignment and pressure relief, making it our favorite mattress to help combat back pain. The bed also received a unanimous 10 out of 10 for edge support by our testers.
More Deal Information: Saatva often offers $300 off select models, so this is a nice opportunity to save a little extra.
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The Plank Firm is one of the firmest mattresses we've ever tested, and it is particularly suitable for back and stomach sleepers. It has a flippable foam design that gives you flexibility between a firm and extra-firm feel.
More Deal Information: Earlier this week, this model was 30% off to match the brand's discount last Memorial Day. It's now on sale for 25% off.
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Whether you're looking for a bed that can accommodate two different sleep styles or one with good motion isolation so that you won't feel your partner getting up in the night, we recommend this Bear model. Our testers gave it an 8 out of 10 for motion isolation and a 10 out of 10 for back and stomach sleeping.
More Deal Information: This is a match for the discount we saw on Memorial Day 2024.
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If you want a plush sleeping experience, look for a pillow-top mattress, like this classic WinkBeds design. It's pressure-relieving, offers excellent edge support and has a plush Euro pillow top that works well to accommodate a variety of sleep styles. (Our team tested the luxury firm model and rated it highly for all sleeping positions.)
More Deal Information: This offer is available year-round, and it didn't drop any lower last Memorial Day. The brand typically just changes the name of the sale, referring to it as a newsletter sign-up discount or a sale, depending on the time of year.
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The average mattress doesn't offer the support sleepers over 250 pounds need. The Helix Plus is packed with high-density foam that can support up to 500 pounds per side, and we especially like it for back and stomach sleepers. One tester says, "the density of the top material is a slow melt, but if you can get used to this kind of mattress you won't want any other sort, I suspect.'
More Deal Information: You can save an extra 2% on this mattress (27% off total) using code FORBES27. Helix has offered up to 30% off before, but it looks like this is the best price we're going to see for Memorial Day this year.
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Our editors tested the Titan Plus Luxe Mattress with the help of seven people in the 250-pound-plus weight range, and they all dubbed it the best mattress for heavy people overall because of its supportive feel that doesn't compromise on pressure relief. It has a medium firmness level—around a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale—that makes it most accommodating for side, back and combination sleepers. Those who sleep hot can also upgrade to a GlacioTex cover.
More Deal Information: This is a new mattress that doesn't yet have a consistent price trend, but Titan typically offers 30% off around the holidays.
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With three firmness level options, a strong hybrid construction and a comfortable quilted top, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Mattress is an accommodating option for myriad sleeping positions and body types. It has a responsive feel that offers good ease of movement, and hot sleepers can opt for a cooling pillow top. The best part is its competitive price tag that's hundreds of dollars less than its competitors, which is why our editors named it the best affordable hybrid mattress.
More Deal Information: As mentioned earlier, this discount isn't quite on par with the brand's usual holiday promotion deals. However, it's still a good time to buy this mattress if it's your top choice.
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Mattresses with cooling technology typically come with higher price tags, but the Cocoon Chill Mattress by Sealy has a phase-change cooling cover for better temperature regulation, and it goes for under $900 during the brand's extended Memorial Day sale. It's offered in a memory foam or hybrid construction, but our editors named the memory foam model the best affordable memory foam mattress that they tested.
More Deal Information: This deal is on par with regular sales from the brand.
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This mattress is the ultimate haven for side sleepers, as it boasts a cushy and airy pillow top with multiple foam comfort layers that gently give underneath the shoulders and hips. Its coils in the base are zoned to be more pressure-relieving around the hips and shoulders, and you can upgrade to a cooling cover if you tend to sleep hot.
More Deal Information: You can get an extra 2% off Helix's listed discount with our exclusive discount code, FORBES27. We've mentioned previously that Helix has offered up to 30% off in the past, but it appears the sale is going to top out at 27% for the holiday weekend.
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The Layla Mattress is among our editors' top favorite memory foam mattresses after testing; this is because of its light and airy feel that's in contrast with denser, firmer memory foam beds from brands like Nectar and Tempur-Pedic. It has a flippable design with a soft and a firm side, so it can accommodate a wide range of sleeping positions and preferences. It's also infused with copper gel to help draw away body heat.
More Deal Information: We've seen slightly better deals from Layla in the past, but as of Monday morning, the brand has yet to drop the price any lower. This is likely the best deal we'll see for the holiday.
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With a medium to medium-firm profile and dual-coil construction, the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress manages to feel soft and firm at the same time, and provides ample back support to maintain spinal alignment. During testing, our editors found it also enables great ease of movement and has solid edge support, making it a good choice for couples.
More Deal Information: Forbes Vetted shoppers can use code FORBES50 to save an additional $50 on top of Leesa's existing sale.
Despite its ultra-plush feel, the Amerisleep As5 is more responsive than your average memory foam mattress and delivers excellent pressure relief for side sleepers. Our sleep editors say it's a great option for petite individuals and sleepers who favor their side and 'want to sink into their bed's marshmallowy foam layers.'
More Deal Information: Amerisleep offers $500 off its designs semi-regularly but discounts typically top out at $600 off during sale events. This price also beats the low we saw during last year's sale.
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Back, stomach and combination sleepers will get the support they need from this innerspring design (including solid edge support). Its dual-coil layers and gel-infused foam also help promote better airflow to keep you feeling cooler through the night. Just keep in mind that its medium-firm feel may be too firm for dedicated side sleepers.
More Deal Information: Leesa offered 30% off for Memorial Day last year, but the brand has since raised its mattress prices. So although this discount doesn't technically meet the low we saw in 2024, it's likely the best price we'll see this holiday. Forbes Vetted readers can also use code FORBES50 to save an additional $50.
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If you and your partner can't decide on an ideal mattress, a split king may be your solution. As the name implies, the design is split down the middle to accommodate different sleeping preferences. This plush Nolah model has a cushioned pillow-top feel that's especially supportive for your shoulders and hips. It also comes in three firmness levels, so each partner can find their ideal fit.
More Deal Information: We don't have a robust price history for this model, but this discount is the best price we've seen this year.
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As the most advanced cooling mattress from Tempur-Pedic, this mattress has active technology that works to keep you cooler through the night. The cover is finished with a cool-to-the-touch cover while there are multiple cooling layers throughout and breathable foams. It's available in multiple firmness options including soft, medium hybrid and firm.
More Deal Information: Tempur-Pedic isn't as generous with promotions as other brands on our list, so we think this is a solid sale from the bedding retailer.
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We mentioned the Titan Plus Luxe and this is its more affordable counterpart. It has a firmer feel that's more supportive for heavyweight sleepers who favor sleeping on their stomach or back, but similar features like a pocketed coil layer for enhanced support and a quilted top for cushion.
More Deal Information: As mentioned earlier, Titan regularly offers 30% off around the holidays. That said, this is still a worthwhile deal following Memorial Day weekend.
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Memory foam has a reputation for trapping heat, but the GhostBed Luxe is packed with cooling materials in its all-foam layers to offer sleepers a temperature-regulating, comfortable experience. Along with complimenting its cool-to-the-touch cover, our testers of various body weights scored it high for relieving pressure and offering support for every sleeping position.
More Deal Information: The brand recently upgraded this model, so we don't have a strong price history. At 61% off, however, we think this is a good deal.
Following major sale weekends, it can be tempting to blindly opt for the largest discount you can find—or splurge on a luxurious model you don't really need based on an enticing, time-sensitive markdown. Here are some strategies our deals editors recommend to ensure that you end up with the best mattress deal for your needs.
Avoid buyer's remorse by deciding on the maximum amount you're willing to spend before you start shopping. That way, you can narrow down your options from the get-go and you'll be less likely to overspend. There are plenty of good mattresses for less than $1,000, and one of our picks costs just $399 for a queen.
There are a ton of mattress deals available the day after Memorial Day weekend, so knowing what type of bed you're looking for can make browsing the discounts feel less overwhelming. Here's a quick breakdown of the most common mattress types:
Our deals team only recommends discounts that we believe are genuinely good offers, but if you want some additional peace of mind that you're getting a solid deal, consider doing some price history research. Check out some Black Friday and Presidents' Day mattress sale roundups to get an idea of what prices your desired bed has gone on sale for in the past. Some brands offer consistent discounts for months on end, so doing a bit of digging will help you figure out whether a model's post-Memorial Day price is actually lower than usual.
Mattresses are expensive, but most online mattress retailers offer a 100-night risk-free trial (or longer), so you can try without fully committing; many brands also have an uncomplicated return policy for peace of mind. Some retailers, like DreamCloud and Nectar, give you an entire year to see if you like your new mattress.
Our sleep team has over a decade of experience writing about and testing sleep products. Senior mattress and sleep editor, Bridget Chapman, and mattress and sleep editor, McKenzie Dillon, are both certified sleep science coaches and oversee the testing and creation of our robust catalog of mattress shopping guides.
Assistant deals editor, Jordan Thomas, has over five years of experience covering online shopping and deals. She has spent the last three years at Forbes Vetted writing daily deals content, helping plan coverage of major sale events (like Memorial Day weekend) and tracking prices throughout the year to bring readers the best offers.
Memorial Day 2025 fell on Monday, May 26. That said, many of the best Memorial Day mattress sales are set to run after the holiday has passed.
Holiday weekends are a great time to score a discounted mattress, Memorial Day weekend included. If you missed out on shopping yesterday though, you can still take advantage of sales on our editors' favorite beds now.
May is one of the best months to buy a mattress. We track prices year-round and have found that Memorial Day sales offer some of the lowest prices of the year—aside from the week after Thanksgiving.
September (during Labor Day weekend) and November (particularly Black Friday) are also good months to buy a mattress. If your current setup is causing your sleep to suffer now, you may want to replace your mattress sooner rather than later.
In addition to shopping during major holidays, another pro tip for saving on a mattress is to look for discounts on bundles. Some mattress brands offer special prices when you buy a bed frame and mattress together. You can also consider shopping for an older (but still well-rated) mattress model. Many brands will discount last year's designs as newer models are released.
Historically, on holidays like Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, we tend to see mattress discounts of around 20% to 50% off. However, Black Friday and Cyber Monday usually bring the absolute lowest prices of the year—you'll generally see most popular mattresses marked down by 35% or more.
When it comes to mattresses, many of the best discounts are still going strong the day after Memorial Day. This includes, extended sales from our sleep team's favorite brands: Helix, Nectar, DreamCloud, Saatva and others. Although some of these sales continue until early June, don't wait too long to shop. The next time we'll see steep markdowns is July 4th and Labor Day.
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In Q2, it turned out about 1.5 million attributable ounces at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1,375 per ounce -- good enough to deliver a record $1.7 billion in free cash flow. That kind of cash covers the dividend (currently yielding about 1.45%) and funds a $3 billion stock buyback program. Shares are up nearly 80% this year on the back of those results, yet Newmont still doesn't look expensive. Its enterprise value is just over 6.5 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), below the industry's usual 7-to-8 range and under its own long-term average. With gold's backdrop this strong and a healthy balance sheet, Newmont seems like a good buy for the long term. 2. MP Materials MP Materials runs the only rare-earth mine in the United States, which produces elements like neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr). These metals are essential for producing high-strength magnets used in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles to wind turbines and fighter jets. Currently, China is the dominant producer of these and other rare-earth metals. But MP Materials' Mountain Pass mine in California could give the U.S. a strategic foothold in securing its own supply chain. That fact alone has opened doors: a major Department of Defense contract that includes a price floor for NdPR at $110 per kilogram and a $500 million supply deal with Apple for magnets used in its devices. Production has been ramping up fast. In the second quarter of 2025, MP Materials' NdPr production reached 597 metric tons, a record high. And with management expecting production to rise 10% to 20% over the next quarter, that record might not last. Meanwhile, losses narrowed more than expected, with a $0.13 per-share loss more favorable than the $0.20 that was forecast. Still, a lot of questions remain, especially after MP Materials' decision in April to halt all exports to China, historically its biggest customer. The bet is that government contracts, Apple's magnet orders, and new buyers in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea will more than make up the difference. But the company will have to start selling more refined products instead of raw concentrate, which is problematic considering that its 10X Facility is still years from opening. At the stock's current price, its forward price-to-earnings ratio of about 24 times already bakes in a lot of expectations for growth. That's rich for a miner in transition, especially one that's trading short-term revenue for the promise of downstream integration. For now, MP remains a high-risk, high-reward bet on U.S. supply chain independence -- worth watching, for sure, but best kept as a small holding of a portfolio. Should you invest $1,000 in Newmont right now? 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