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RNZ News
2 days ago
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- RNZ News
Holiday road toll: 5 dead and at least 10 injured
The official road toll period will end at 6am on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Five people have been killed and at least 10 injured in separate crashes in the first two days of the long weekend. A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Harihari Highway, State Highway 6 on Sunday. The crash, at Kakapotahi near the Waitaha River Bridge, was reported to police at a 5.15pm. No other vehicles were involved. A woman died in hospital on Sunday after her vehicle rolled on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road in Waikato on Friday, just a few hours after the holiday road toll period began. Three others were injured in the single vehicle crash. A man died several hours later in a crash in the Waipā district , also in Waikato, after his vehicle left the road and rolled into a paddock. Just after midnight on Saturday, a person died in a two vehicle crash south of Kawakawa in Northland. And on Saturday night, a man died after his car ended up on its roof on State Highway 16 in Auckland . Four people were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition and two in moderate condition. The official road toll period will end at 6am on Tuesday. Last year, three people died on the roads during the King's Birthday holiday weekend.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
More rain arrives in the Tri-State Area this week. Get the First Alert Forecast.
The sun finally came out in earnest Monday, which made for a perfect end to the holiday weekend. For tonight, skies will remain mostly clear with lows mainly in the 50s. Areas north and west will drop down into the 40s. CBS News New York Tuesday should start out mostly sunny, but clouds will thicken and lower as the day wears on. With highs in the mid to upper 70s, it will also be our driest day until Sunday. How much rain to expect in the NYC area this week By Wednesday, another wet stretch begins as a series of low-pressure systems move into the region. While it won't be raining at all times, some heavy rain is possible from Wednesday through Saturday. Rainfall totals through that timeframe are expected to range between 1.5-2 inches, which would add to the surplus of rain already observed this May. CBS News New York Along with the rain will come an uptick in humidity. Temperatures will range from the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Forbes
26-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
These Are The Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales We'll See This Holiday
Holiday weekends are some of the best times of the year to save on larger purchases, and Memorial Day in particular is one of the best shopping holidays for mattresses. If you've been waiting for the right time to take the plunge on buying a new bed, today is the day. While many Memorial Day mattress sales have been live all weekend, today is likely the lowest they'll drop. Better yet: Many of the best offers we've seen are on our own editor-tested beds—including our pick for the best mattress overall, the Helix Midnight Luxe, and our top memory foam mattress, the Nectar Premier. Our editors combed through hundreds of deals to find the best Memorial Day mattress sales. Mattress sales have seen a strong showing all weekend—with some having started even earlier in the month—but as we mentioned above, today is likely the lowest they'll drop before the holiday weekend ends. And 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 you can shop 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. Helix Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Sleep Number 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. DreamCloud Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Nectar Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Brooklyn Bedding Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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: Our reader-exclusive 30% discount (using code FORBES30) is in line with what Brooklyn Bedding typically offers over holiday weekends. Leesa Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Saatva Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Plank Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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: This is a match for the 30% off deal the brand offered last Memorial Day. Bear Mattress Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. WinkBeds Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Avocado Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. Sleepers with allergies or those who would like to prioritize an eco-friendly design may want to narrow their search to organic mattresses. Our favorite is the Avocado Green. Not only does it accommodate a variety of sleep positions, but it also comes with a plethora of environmental- and health-focused certifications for its materials and high manufacturing standards. More Deal Information: This discount matches the Memorial Day deal Avocado offered last year. Helix Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Titan Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Brooklyn Bedding Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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: Our Forbes Vetted reader-exclusive discount (30% off using code FORBES30) is in line with the brand's usual holiday promotion deals. Cocoon by Sealy Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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 $700 this Memorial Day. 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. Helix Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Layla Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Leesa Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Amerisleep 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. Leesa Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. 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. Nolah Mattress 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. In addition to mattress sales, there are also some great Memorial Day bedding sales happening this weekend. Whether you need new sheets for your new mattress or are looking to replace your pillows, these are the best offers we've found so far. Brooklinen Parachute Home During major sale weekends, it can be tempting to blindly opt for the largest discount you can find—or splurge on a luxurious item you don't really need based on an enticing markdown. Here are some strategies our deals editors recommend to ensure that you end up with the best deal for you. 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 over 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 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 falls on Monday, May 26. That said, many of the best Memorial Day sales have already launched and have been running through the holiday weekend. Holiday weekends are a great time to score a discounted mattress, Memorial Day weekend included. Some retailers have waited until the holiday itself to drop the absolute best prices, and we will continue to consistently update this list to reflect the most up-to-date discounts. 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 4 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.
CNET
26-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Best Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Our Sleep Experts Found Over 25 Memorial Day Mattress Discounts
CNET's sleep experts have spent countless hours putting tons of mattresses through their paces to find the best sleeping solutions around. Now that Memorial Day mattress deals are here, this is the time to finally ditch that old bed for something a little more comfortable. We've found incredible savings on top brands like Casper, Nectar and Purple that you simply can't afford to miss. These deals include memory foam mattresses, hybrid mattresses and there are even some deals on bedding and sleep accessories, too. We'll keep this page updated throughout the holiday weekend, so be sure to return for the latest prices as deals come and go. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Memorial Day mattress sales by brand Brooklyn Bedding Brooklyn Bedding's beds are known for their quality and affordability, so it is notable that its prices have dropped 30%. CNET's best overall mattress, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature, drops below $999 for a queen with this sale. The Aurora Luxe, our favorite cooling bed of all time, is just less than $1,600. Down from $2,265, this is an excellent price for a bed that will help hot sleepers sleep better. The 30% off sale is sitewide with the code MEMORIAL30. Details 30% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL30 See at Brooklyn Bedding Close Nectar Hands down, Nectar does some of the most generous sales of all the mattress brands, which is good because some of the newest Nectar beds can be pricey. For Memorial Day, Nectar beds are up to 50% off, and bundles are 66% off. That means you can get the Nectar Classic Hybrid for $799 instead of $1,531. If you want to update your whole bedding setup, add the optional bundle for only $179. It includes a sheet set, two cooling pillows and a mattress protector. The all-foam model of this bed is only $649. Finding quality queen mattresses for less than $1,000 can be difficult, so this sale is big if you're a fan of dense memory foam. Details Up to 50% off mattresses + 66% off bundles See at Nectar Close Helix Helix's early access Memorial Day sale is 25% sitewide with a free bedding bundle if you buy a Luxe or Elite mattress. Here at CNET, we're big fans of Helix mattresses, especially the comfy pillowtops on the Luxe models. The Helix Midnight Luxe, which I recommend to just about anyone who wants a medium mattress, is down to $1,780 with this sale. Admittedly, the Luxe beds are on the more expensive side. You can drop a tier to the core collection for more affordable beds. The Helix Midnight is $999 right now. If you choose from the core collection, you'll miss out on the free bedding bundle that includes a sheet set and mattress protector. The bedding bundle's value isn't more than the difference between the two prices so I don't think the free offerings are enough to move the needle for you. I'm currently testing the Helix Frame, which is on sale for $187. I highly recommend it for people who want a no-fuss bed frame that is easy to assemble. Seriously, it took me less than 5 minutes to put it together. Use the code MEMDAY25 to cash in on these savings. Details 25% off sitewide + free bedding bundle with select mattresses with code MEMDAY25 See at Helix Close Saatva For Memorial Day, Saatva is running deals where you can save up to $600 off a mattress. The amount off will depend on the total of your purchase. A $950 to $1,999 purchase will save you $200, plus an extra $100 off if you get an adjustable base or upholstered bed frame with the mattress. You won't get that $600 off unless you spend more than $4,500. It's not the most generous sale we've seen from Saatva, but it's still a nice chunk of change off the price of a luxury bed. The Saatva Classic, our favorite firm bed, is only $1,799, $300 off of the usual price. If you're looking for a bed specifically for back pain, the Saata Rx is reduced to $3,049 for a queen. Details Take up to $600 off See at Saatva Close Casper Casper mattresses are up to 35% off for Memorial Day. The savings will vary by bed. Casper's best-selling all-foam bed, the One, is on sale for only $799 for a queen. That's 20% off. The more expensive the beds, the higher the discount. The Casper Snow cooling mattress is 30% off, which drops the price to $1,745. Details Up to 35% off mattresses See at Casper Close Best Memorial Day sitewide mattress deals DreamCloud I'm a big fan of DreamCloud beds and I helped my brother buy one during the Presidents Day sale. Little did I know the Memorial Day mattress sale would be even better. I'm not sure I've ever seen a sale with up to 60% off. The DreamCloud Classic all-foam bed is only $799 for a queen, and the hybrid is only $649. If you're a pillowtop lover, I highly recommend DreamCloud. Details Up to 60% off mattresses See at DreamCloud Close Plank Plank is offering a 30% off sitewide sale right now. That's a great sale for people who want extra-firm mattresses. The Plank Firm, a flippable all-foam mattress, is easily the firmest mattress I've ever tested. Right now, you can get it for less than $950. If you're looking for a hybrid bed, I'd recommend the Plank Firm Luxe, also on sale for a little more than $1,200. Use the code MEMORIAL30 for this sale. Details 30% off with code MEMORIAL30 See at Plank Close Avocado Avocado beds are easily the best organic beds out there. Besides the eco-friendly construction, the Avocado Green mattress has the most green certifications of any brand. Avocado's Memorial Day sale is up to 20% off mattresses, bedding and furniture. That drops the cost of a queen Avocado Green bed to $2,099. Use code HONOR10 for 10% off select eco organic mattresses, pillows and bedding. Use code HONOR15 for 15% off select green mattresses. Use code HONOR20 for 20% off select luxury organic mattresses. Details Up to 20% off mattresses, bedding and furniture See at Avocado Close Titan Titan is running a 30% off sitewide Memorial Day sale across beds, accessories and bases. The Titan Plus mattress is CNET's choice for the best firm mattress for heavy people because of its extra-durable construction. The 30% off sale means you can get a queen Titan Plus mattress for only $874 with the code MEMORIAL30. Finding a quality bed for less than $1,000 is hard so this is an excellent sale for heavy back and stomach sleepers. Details 30% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL30 See at Titan Close Nolah Nolah's 35% off sitewide sale includes two free pillows with your mattress purchase. The Nolah Evolution is my favorite mattress for those looking for a soft mattress. The pillow top is one of the plushest options out there and a queen is currently on sale for $1,383 with two free pillows. This sale is across Nolah's beds, frames and bedding. Details 35% off sitewide + 2 free pillows See at Nolah Close Dreamfoam Budget brand Dreamfoam from Brooklyn Bedding is running a 30% off sitewide Memorial Day sale with the code MEMORIAL30. The beds are priced well for the budget tier so this sale only sweetens the deal. The Dreamfoam Doze, our favorite cheap firm mattress, is only $168 for the 7-inch model. The 11-inch model, which I recommend for side sleepers, is $234 for a queen. These beds aren't going to knock your socks off with special features or cooling covers but they're the most affordable online beds we've tested. Details 30% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL30 See at Dreamfoam Close Naturepedic Through June 2, Naturepedic is offering 20% off sitewide with the code MEMORIAL20. That means the Naturepedic Serenade mattress is only $1,599. Organic beds tend to be more expensive so it's not a bad price for an eco-friendly bed. Details 20% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL20 See at Naturepedic Close Essentia Another organic mattress that's on sale is the Essentia Grateful Eight. With the 25% off sale, you can snag this bed for only $2,125.50 for a queen. That's $708 in savings. Essentia is also offering free gifts with purchase on eligible mattress orders. The Essentia sale includes more than beds. You can also get Essentia pillows, foundations and organic bedding. If you're looking for sleep essentials made from clean, non-toxic materials, you won't want to miss this sale. Details 25% off sitewide See at Essentia Close Big Fig Big Fig makes mattresses able to support bigger bodies up to 1,100 pounds, and right now you can get 25% off the brand's mattresses with the code MEMDAY. You can get the same discount on bedding and foundations when you purchase a bed as well. We like Big Fig's flagship mattress for its sturdy hybrid construction and comfort for all sleeping positions. Details 25% off sitewide with mattress purchase See at Big Fig Close Zinus Save up to 60% on Zinus' signature green tea mattresses this Memorial Day. You can get the Zinus original organic green tea mattress for $499, or opt for the ultra cooling version for $599. Plus, get an extra 10% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL10. Details Up to 60% off mattress + extra 10% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL10 See at Zinus Close Memorial Day mattress and accessory bundle deals Birch Birch is one of our favorite organic mattress brands. For Memorial Day, you can get 25% off with two free pillows when you buy a mattress with code MEMDAY25. Birch Natural is our pick for the best organic hybrid mattress, and you can get it for $1,399 during this sale. While 25% is in line with a lot of the other sales, the two included pillows are a $149 value, so that's a nice addition. Details 25% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Eco-Rest Pillows with code MEMDAY25 See at Birch Close Leesa Leesa's ultra comfortable mattresses are some of my favorites. The Leesa Sapira Chill, our pick for the best luxury mattress, is on sale for $1,584. That's more than $679 in savings. It's still expensive but this is a good deal for the quality, especially because Leesa is adding a free sleep bundle that includes two pillows and a microfiber sheet set. Details 30% off select mattresses + free sleep bundle See at Leesa Close Bear Bear is a brand that makes affordable beds that will surprise you with how comfortable they are. The Memorial Day sale from Bear makes the beds almost impossible to pass up. There's sales of 35% off sitewide with two free pillows when you buy a mattress. With the code MD4TY, you can also knock 40% off mattresses. The Bear Original mattress is one of my favorite all-foam mattresses for the price. With the sale, you can get a queen for only $649. The Pro Hybrid is only $1,113, a great price for a hybrid bed. Details 35% off sitewide + 2 free pillows + 40% off mattresses with code MD4TY See at Bear Close Purple Purple offers up to $700 off mattresses and bases for Memorial Day. The amount you save depends on the mattress and base. For example, the Purple Restore hybrid is $300 off. The sale also varies by base, like the Premium Smart Base, which is $300. Put those together, and you'll get closer to $600 off. You don't have to buy a base to get the discount on the mattress but you have to get a mattress and a base to receive the discount on the base. The sales don't stop there, as Purple is offering 30% off bedding, pillows and more. Details Up to $700 off mattresses + bases See at Purple Close Layla Up to $200 off is Layla's typical holiday sale, although the two free pillows do sweeten the deal. If you're interested in a Layla mattress, now's a good time to buy. You also get 50% off all bases and accessories with your mattress purchase. Our pick for the best bed for side sleepers, the Layla Hybrid mattress, is $200 off, bringing the queen's price down to $1,499. The memory foam model is $949, which is $150 off. Details Up to $200 off mattresses + two free pillows See at Layla Close All other Memorial Day mattress deals Mattress Firm Mattress Firm is offering several sales through the Memorial Day weekend. Most notably, select beds from top brands like Tempur-Pedic and Serta are up to 70% off. Qualifying mattresses also unlock a free base valued at up to $499 with the code ELEVATE. You can also get an extra 20% select mattresses and bedding today only with code HOLIDAY. Details Up to 70% off select mattresses See at Mattress Firm Close Sleep Number Sleep Number's Memorial Day is up to 50% off iLE smart beds. The C2 smart bed, one of the more affordable beds from Sleep Number, is 10% off. That means a queen price is only $1,169. The Climate360 smart bed that actively warms or cools you is $2,000 off, dropping it to $7,999. The customizable smart beds from Sleep Number are well into the luxury price range so seeing chunks off is nice. Sleep Number is also offering BOGO 50% off pillows and sheets. That includes one of my favorite sheets, the True Temp sheet set. They're breathable and great for hot sleepers. Details Up to 50% off iLE smart beds See at Sleep Number Close Tuft & Needle For Memorial Day, Tuft & Needle is running a 20% off select beds sale, including 20% off the Original mattress and the Original Hybrid mattress. Bedding is 40% off, excluding body pillow covers and pillows. Details 20% off select mattresses + 40% on select bedding See at Tuft & Needle Close Amerisleep We've reviewed Amerisleep for a long time and its beds have appeared on several of our best lists. For Memorial Day, you can save $600 on mattresses using the code MD600. That means the AS2 is only $949 instead of $1,549. You'll be hard-pressed to find such a quality queen bed for less than $1,000. If you've been considering Amerisleep, now is a great time to buy. Details Save $600 on mattresses with code MD600 See at Amerisleep Close Serta For Memorial Day, you can save up to $925 on Serta iComfort adjustable bed sets. The savings amount varies by mattress. The Serta iComfort mattress is on sale for $1,074 instead of $1,299, a savings of $225. The iComfortPro is $325 off at $1,674 for a queen. There's also an extra $25 off sale pricing for the Serta Counting Sheep's birthday. Details Save up to $925 on Serta iComfort adjustable bed sets See at Serta Close Beautyrest Beautyrest is offering up to $900 off mattresses with the purchase of an adjustable base for its Memorial Day sale. The discount varies by mattress. The purchase of a mattress from the Beautyrest Black collection allows you to save 50% on any two pillows with the code PILLOW50 at checkout. Details Up to $900 off select mattresses with an adjustable base See at Beautyrest Close My Green Mattress If you've been looking for a more affordable organic bed than popular options like Avocado, you should check out My Green Mattress. You can now snag organic mattresses, bedding and bases from My Green Mattress for 15% off. The Natural Escape organic hybrid bed is only $1,444 for a queen during the Memorial Day sale. The $50 discount for military families can be stacked on this sale. The Pure Eco Organic Kids Mattress is not included in this sale. Details 15% organic beds, bedding and bases See at My Green Mattress Close Is Memorial Day a good time to buy a mattress? Memorial Day is a good time to buy a mattress if you're in the market for one. Some of the sales are generous, especially the ones that throw in extra pillows and bedding. I've been doing this long enough to notice sales trends across brands. For instance, Saatva usually peaks around $600 off mattresses, while Nectar has been known to mark 50% off. Most big names offer sales within a specific range so if you can't afford a mattress right now, don't sweat it. There's always another holiday coming. Should you wait until Prime Day to buy a mattress? No, it's not necessarily better to wait until Amazon Prime Day in July to buy a new mattress. While some brands will offer deals around that time, nearly all mattress companies offer discounts leading up to and during Memorial Day. Additionally, upcoming tariffs may increase the prices of mattresses across the board, so if you want to snag a new bed for a lower price, significant sales are happening now. Our sleep and deals experts monitor the web to uncover the best discounts and help you save big. Check back, as we update our deals pages often. Best overall Memorial Day mattress sales Casper Nectar Leesa Bear MD4TY DreamCloud
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These Are The 42 Best Memorial Day Appliance Sales To Shop Today
We checked all prices to ensure published deals are still live and in stock, and added several new deals throughout this list, including on-sale outdoor grills from Weber, Traeger and more. If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen, patio or laundry room, this year's Memorial Day appliance sales offer hundreds of ways to save. Our deals editors have found great deals on refrigerators, washer and dryer sets, vacuums, grills and more throughout the holiday weekend. Memorial Day is one of the best times of the year to save on appliances—especially investment-worthy ones. Historically, our editors don't see similar deals again until Labor Day once this holiday weekend ends. Besides that, many appliances are manufactured abroad, meaning they're likely to go up in price throughout the year due to impending tariffs. With that said, here are the best Memorial Day appliance deals we've found so far, including models the Forbes Vetted staff has tested firsthand. Many of the models below are featured in our list of the best washer and dryer sets of 2025. The current assortment of deals will save you up to 41% on a new duo. A majority of the models below are featured in our list of the best refrigerators of 2025. You can save up to 30% with these offers. Several of the options below are listed in our guides to the best microwaves of 2025 and the best gas ranges of 2025. Save up to 41% on these top picks right now. Most of the discounted items in this section are on our lists of the best dishwashers of 2025 or the best countertop dishwashers (for those short on space). Save up to 52% on the top picks below. You can read more about some of the designs below in our guides to the best vacuums for carpet, the best robot vacuum cleaners and the best cordless stick vacuums. Save up to 27% with these markdowns. You'll find several of the items listed below are featured in our guides to the best personal blenders and the best espresso machines. Save up to 43% on one right now. Most of the grills listed below are from our guide to the best portable grills, with several top-rated larger grills. Enjoy savings up to 35% off with these deals. Memorial Day 2025 is Monday, May 26. Many brands have started launching sales in the weekend leading up to the actual holiday, but we expect to see the most substantial sales on Memorial Day itself. Yes, Memorial Day is an excellent time to invest in new appliances, whether you're looking for a countertop appliance like a microwave, or a large appliance like a refrigerator. The holiday weekend offers some of the year's lowest prices—especially on bigger purchases like washers and dryers, refrigerators, grills and more. We likely won't see appliance discounts this good again until closer to Labor Day. While some brands and retailers begin discounting items at the start of May, others will likely wait for Memorial Day weekend to release their best offers. Some deals will even run throughout the week after Memorial Day, which falls on May 26.
