The best Memorial Day mattress sales, according to the experts

Memorial Day is officially the best time to buy a mattress — and these are the deals our experts actually recommend shopping.

Memorial Day is officially the best time to buy a mattress — and these are the deals our experts actually recommend shopping.

- Sheets and pillowcase should be washed every week. You can go two weeks, but it really shouldn't go longer than that. Hi, I am Carolyn Forte, Executive Director of the Good Housekeeping Home Care and Cleaning Lab, where we test all types of cleaning appliances and products and share our best advice and home cleaning tips. Today, I'm gonna be answering some common questions about cleaning your bedding. This is "Good To Know." So the first question about bedding is, "Should I be cleaning my mattress?" And the answer is, it's a good idea, especially if you or someone in your family has allergies. Mattresses accumulate dead skin cells, dust mites, and all kinds of things. Certainly, if there are visible stains, those need to be removed. If you've got a garment steamer or a household steamer, the best thing that you can do is go over the surface of the mattress, go into all the nooks and crannies, into the welts and the cording, and mattress and box spring if you have one. That will kill dust mites lurking near the surface, and then follow up with a good vacuuming. 'Cause you not only wanna kill them, but you wanna remove them. Afterwards you can sprinkle on some baking soda, rub it in, let it sit for 15 minutes, 30 minutes. Vacuum it out, that will help remove any odors that might be trapped in the mattress. And then finally, you can spray with a disinfecting spray or fabric sanitizer, anything that's safe to use on fabrics to kill bacteria and give your mattress an overall fresher feel. Next, "Why are my pillows turning yellow and how do I clean them?" Pillows turn yellow from sweat and body oils, and it really is important to clean them. And many pillows today are machine washable. Regular synthetic fiber filled, down filled, or even some shredded foam pillows can go in the washing machine. But the solid foam pillows should not go in the washing machine. They're not safe to machine wash. One way to help keep your pillows from turning yellow is to put a liner underneath the pillowcase so it helps protect the outside of the pillow. And it's much easier to remove the liner and wash that than it is to wash the pillow. Next question, "How often should I be washing my bedding?" Sheets and pillowcases should be washed every week. You can go two weeks, but it really shouldn't go longer than that. You're sweating, you've got body oils, makeup stains. So those are the first place where those kinds of soils get trapped. For your comforters, certainly, it depends on if you eat in bed, if your pets share your bed with you, if you sit on the comforter, how dirty it is. Then that will dictate that they need to be cleaned more often. Mattress toppers, they are to keep the mattress clean, so that will be a spot where that can collect sweat and body soil. So every two months, three months would be a good idea to take that off, wash it in the wash machine and put it back on. It'll help keep your mattress cleaner longer too. "What temperature should I wash my bedding?" On warm or cold or best, depending on what the care label says. So always be sure to follow that. If you've got someone in the household who's sick or particularly allergic, you might wanna up the temperature a little bit warmer, so make sure that it gets super clean. But detergents work better in cold water today. So cold water will protect the fabrics and should give you good cleaning. Next question, "What's the best washing machine settings to use for my bedding?" Most sheets and pillowcases and flat bedding can be done on the normal or the colored cycles. Some require low or delicate, so always follow the care label. Put comforters, mattress pads, anything that's filled and puffy, if your machine has a bulky bedding cycle is probably a good option to choose that. It puts an extra rinse in on some machines that do that or keeps it tumbling at a certain way so that fibers and the quilting and everything that's deep in those puffy and bulky bedding items will get clean. "What's the best way to keep my sheets and bedding white or true to color?" Cooler water temperatures will help protect some of the colors. If you do have stains or things you can't particularly remove, you can generally add a little oxygen bleach that will help keep colors bright, it will help whiten whites and remove any dinginess or yellowing that can be in there. Some sheets and pillowcases may be safe for chlorine bleach, but it's always best to test those in a little hidden spot first to be sure. Finally, think about how you're drying them. Use the automatic cycle instead of the time. Don't just put them in there for an hour and let it go. The automatic cycles will monitor the moisture level in your sheets and your pillowcases in your bedding and end the cycle when it senses that they're dry. And what that helps do is it helps prevent over drying. It helps keeps fabric soft, and it helps keep colors true. "Do hypoallergenic mattresses hold less bacteria?" Hypoallergenic is not a term that's really regulated by the government. So every manufacturer takes liberties with what it means for their particular products. But hypoallergenic doesn't really have to do with bacteria, it has more to do with allergens like dust mites or allergens to materials that can be used in the mattresses. So if you have a latex allergy or you are particularly allergic to dust and dust mites or certain fibers or fabrics, those are the types of things that you wanna look for. A mattress that won't expose you to those kinds of things. Mattress manufacturers can call something hypoallergenic. You really need to know what they've done to make it hypoallergenic, so it's not irritating to you. "How do I wash delicate bedding materials like silk or linen?" Silk and linen bedding is generally machine washable on the delicate cycle. Cool, maybe warm temperatures. You do put it in the dryer, dry it until it's damp dry, maybe about 10 minutes or so. Then take it out and let it finish air drying. It'll air dry quickly, but that way you don't risk over drying or damaging the fabrics or the fibers. Next question, "Can I put my comforter in the dryer or should I air dry it?" Definitely put it in the dryer. First of all, air drying the comforter takes up a lot of room and takes a long time, so it's really annoying to do that. And in the dryer, what happens is that the filling, whether it's a synthetic or down filling, down feather filling, gets fluffed up. So the fluffier the filling, the warmer it's gonna keep you, and that's what you want. You don't want filling or down, that's clumped up, not fluffy inside the comforter. So make sure that in the middle of the cycle, several times you take it out, turn it around, fluff it up, break up any clumps of down that you might feel through the outer fabric, toss in a few dryer balls to keep it tumbling. Once it's completely dry, then you know you're gonna get the best warmth from your comforter. "How often should I be replacing my throw pillows?" Throw pillows last forever, honestly. But the idea is that you can keep them clean. If you sit on the bed or pets are on the bed, you're gonna wanna ensure that fabrics and fibers do trap odors and stains. Maybe you can wash them, toss them in the wash if that's possible, check the label. If not, you can use a good garment steamer to help remove odors, spot clean them when you can. If your throw pillows have removable covers, those generally are washable. So that's an easy way to freshen and remove dust and stains from them. You can toss them in the dryer on the air fluff cycle to help remove some of the dust or run a garment steamer over them to help release some of the odors. Also, throw blankets, especially if your pets are laying on the bed, can be generally thrown in the washing machine and tumble dried as well. Thanks for watching. Head to goodhousekeeping.com for more tips. (upbeat music) (upbeat music fades)

Updated: 5:11 PM EDT May 19, 2026

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The best Memorial Day mattress sales, according to the experts

Memorial Day is officially the best time to buy a mattress — and these are the deals our experts actually recommend shopping.

Updated: 5:11 PM EDT May 19, 2026

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If you've been waiting to upgrade your mattress, now's the time to shop. Memorial Day weekend sales are in full swing, including some of the steepest sales we've seen on mattresses thus far (some even surpass Black Friday discounts). But, it's important to make sure you purchase a mattress you'll like. Because remember: There's no such thing as a good deal on a bad product."While mattress companies offer discounts and sales throughout the year, a holiday weekend is when you'll see the most consistent and competitive offers across brands," says Lexie Sachs, executive director at the GH Institute.SHOP OUR EDITORS' FAVORITE MEMORIAL DAY DEALS OF 2026Good Housekeeping's mattress experts have reviewed hundreds of mattresses and worked with thousands of at-home consumer testers to find the best of the best. This Memorial Day, we worked with GH shopping editors, who regularly vet deals and track prices, to find impressive savings on our favorite top-tested mattresses at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. Here's a look at the best finds by brand. Saatva Memorial Day SaleThe deal: For Memorial Day, Saatva is offering up to $625 off with the purchase of a bed frame.Why we love it: Saatva's Classic Mattress is our top pick for its impressive support, durability and breathability. It has an innerspring design, with two layers of coils for extra breathability and a pillowy Euro top for a touch of luxury. "I love how comfortable this mattress is," shared one tester. "It keeps us at the right temperature, especially not too hot."Saatva provides complimentary white-glove delivery and a 365-night trial (with a $99 pickup fee if you return it). We also like the brand's latex hybrid for its ergonomic design and the Solaire for its adjustable firmness.Bear Memorial Day SaleThe deal: Take 42% off the Bear Elite Hybrid and receive a free sleep bundle (two pillows and a mattress protector) using code GH42. The brand's general Memorial Day sale offers a 35% discount.Why we love it: The Bear Elite Hybrid is our favorite hybrid mattress. It stands out for its zoned pressure relief and support, which is designed to promote spinal alignment, and has unanimously won over every one of our sleep testers. It's especially great for those with back pain: "I suffer from back pain and with this mattress, I wake up pain-free," one GH tester said. This is also the bed that Sachs personally sleeps on at home, after having tested every kind of mattress.Nolah Memorial Day SaleThe deal: We're not always impressed by Nolah's sales (if we're being honest), but the brand is offering GH readers an extra $100 off mattress purchases with code GH100, which you can stack with their 35% discount (including 2 free pillows) for Memorial Day.Why we love it: The Nolah Original is our top pick for a mattress if you have back pain. Our testers with conditions like sciatic and scoliosis gave this mattress top scores for pressure relief. The mattress has an approachable medium feel and uses a responsive foam for better support. It also has an ergonomic, zoned layout, which helps maintain proper spinal alignment as you sleep.Avocado Memorial Day SaleThe deal: Right now, customers can take up to 20% off all of Avocado's mattresses. Our favorite organic mattress, the Avocado Green Mattress, is 15% off.Why we love it: The Green Mattress uses latex, which is more resilient than foam and prized for its ability to evenly distribute your body weight. That means while there's some give, it won't sink nearly as much under your weight and has a dense, springy feel. It's also certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), which means Avocado adheres to strict manufacturing standards. Tuft & Needle Memorial Day SaleThe deal: Take 30% off on Tuft & Needle's site or Amazon, no code needed.Why we love it: This is the lowest price we've seen for this mattress this year. Unlike other memory foam mattresses, this one has a firmer, responsive feel that's ideal for back and stomach sleepers. It also uses graphite-infused foam to help draw away heat from your body. One hot sleeper shared, "I have insomnia, and I have slept better on this mattress than any other mattress." Tempur-Pedic Memorial Day SaleThe deal: Save 30% on the Tempur-Cloud or save up to 40% on the Tempur-Cloud and Ease Power Base bundle. The Tempur-Cloud ships via UPS while the Ease Power Base is delivered and set up directly in your home.Why we love it: Tempur-Pedic's Tempur-Cloud offers Tempur foam at an approachable price, though you'll need to set it up yourself. It feels more luxurious than your typical all-foam bed: The medium-firm foam has a cloud-like texture that perfectly molds to the shape of your body for maximum relief. One tester said it best: "You really feel hugged by the mattress." The Ease Power Base is also one of our favorite adjustable beds for its simple controls and smooth operation, though it doesn't offer sleep tracking or adjustable back support like the brand's more advanced bases.Helix Memorial Day SaleThe deal: Take 27% off sitewide through May 31 with our exclusive code GH27. Plus, you'll receive a free bedding bundle (a sheet set with a mattress protector) with the purchase of any Luxe or Elite Mattress. This is better than their general Memorial Day sale, which is 25% off sitewide.Why we love it: The Helix Dusk Luxe has a responsive yet pressure-relieving feel that consistently impresses our GH testers, especially couples with different preferences and combination sleepers. Testers liked its balanced yet pillowy feel: One shared, "It feels plush but doesn't feel like it's swallowing me up, and there's just enough bounce that allows me to shift and turn over in the night." Silk & Snow Memorial Day SaleThe deal: You can save $150 and receive two free pillows on the S&S Organic Mattress with extra discounts on bedding bundles. Why we love it: This is our pick for the best value organic mattress. It has the same GOTS and GOLS certifications you'll see in mattresses twice the price, and comes in three firmness levels with responsive latex over airy coils. One reviewer said, "The mattress is firm and yet still has a good amount of bounce and give to it when you move around." Another shared that it "made two picky mattress testers happy!" More Memorial Day Mattress SalesAmerisleep Take $600 off any mattress with code MD600 or $1000 off the AS6 Black Series with free shipping. BeautyrestSave up to $1000 off select mattresses and adjustable base sets.BirchTake 27% off sitewide with our exclusive code GH27. Brooklyn BeddingTake 30% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL30.CasperSave up to 30% off mattresses, along with 35% off bundles, 35% off select essentials, 30% off adjustable bases, 20% off two-packs of pillows and 10% off everything else.LeesaTake 30% off mattresses, as well as bedding and furniture. MattressFirmTake up to 60% on select queen mattresses from brands like Sealy, Serta and Beautyrest plus receive a free adjustable base on select models.NaturepedicTake 20% off the entire site, including mattresses for babies, kids, and adults.PurpleSave up to $900 off a mattress and base, including $150 off the Restore Hybrid Collection Mattresses and $100 off the Purple Mattress.SealyTake up to $300 off a mattress in the Sealy Posturepedic Elite collection or take $100 off the Posturepedic Spring and Hybrid mattresses with code PPSPRING or PPHYBRID. Plus, you'll receive a free gift with your purchase.Stearns & Foster Take up to $600 off select mattresses, plus get a $300 Visa gift card or $300 in free accessories with the purchase of all mattresses (except the Studio Collection). You can also receive a $200 instant credit if you buy the Ease Power Base with any mattress (use code 200GIFT). Is Memorial Day the best time to score major deals on mattresses this year?Memorial Day is typically a great time to score major deals on a mattress. We consistently track prices and analyze deals, especially during holiday weekends. This Memorial Day may have the best deals on mattresses for the entire year, compared to other holiday weekend sales. We found some deals on high-end mattresses that are just as good as (if not better than) what we saw for Black Friday, which traditionally always had the steepest discounts every year.Why trust Good Housekeeping?The scientists and engineers in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab have been extensively testing mattresses for years to provide science-backed recommendations for every type of sleeper. We match hundreds of consumer testers each year to test mattresses at home and provide firsthand feedback.

"While mattress companies offer discounts and sales throughout the year, a holiday weekend is when you'll see the most consistent and competitive offers across brands," says Lexie Sachs, executive director at the GH Institute.

SHOP OUR EDITORS' FAVORITE MEMORIAL DAY DEALS OF 2026

Good Housekeeping's mattress experts have reviewed hundreds of mattresses and worked with thousands of at-home consumer testers to find the best of the best. This Memorial Day, we worked with GH shopping editors, who regularly vet deals and track prices, to find impressive savings on our favorite top-tested mattresses at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab.

Here's a look at the best finds by brand.

Saatva Memorial Day Sale

Saatva Classic Mattress

saatva.com

$2,179.00

$1,743.00

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The deal: For Memorial Day, Saatva is offering up to $625 off with the purchase of a bed frame.

Why we love it: Saatva's Classic Mattress is our top pick for its impressive support, durability and breathability. It has an innerspring design, with two layers of coils for extra breathability and a pillowy Euro top for a touch of luxury. "I love how comfortable this mattress is," shared one tester. "It keeps us at the right temperature, especially not too hot."

Saatva provides complimentary white-glove delivery and a 365-night trial (with a $99 pickup fee if you return it). We also like the brand's latex hybrid for its ergonomic design and the Solaire for its adjustable firmness.

Bear Memorial Day Sale

Bear Elite Hybrid

bearmattress.com

$2,284.00

SHOP NOW

The deal: Take 42% off the Bear Elite Hybrid and receive a free sleep bundle (two pillows and a mattress protector) using code GH42. The brand's general Memorial Day sale offers a 35% discount.

Why we love it: The Bear Elite Hybrid is our favorite hybrid mattress. It stands out for its zoned pressure relief and support, which is designed to promote spinal alignment, and has unanimously won over every one of our sleep testers. It's especially great for those with back pain: "I suffer from back pain and with this mattress, I wake up pain-free," one GH tester said. This is also the bed that Sachs personally sleeps on at home, after having tested every kind of mattress.

Nolah Memorial Day Sale

Nolah Original

Nolah Mattress

nolahsleep.com

$649.00

$942.00

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The deal: We're not always impressed by Nolah's sales (if we're being honest), but the brand is offering GH readers an extra $100 off mattress purchases with code GH100, which you can stack with their 35% discount (including 2 free pillows) for Memorial Day.

Why we love it: The Nolah Original is our top pick for a mattress if you have back pain. Our testers with conditions like sciatic and scoliosis gave this mattress top scores for pressure relief. The mattress has an approachable medium feel and uses a responsive foam for better support. It also has an ergonomic, zoned layout, which helps maintain proper spinal alignment as you sleep.

Avocado Memorial Day Sale

Avocado Green Queen Mattress

Avocado Mattress

avocadogreenmattress.com

$2,399.00

$2,039.00

SHOP NOW

The deal: Right now, customers can take up to 20% off all of Avocado's mattresses. Our favorite organic mattress, the Avocado Green Mattress, is 15% off.

Why we love it: The Green Mattress uses latex, which is more resilient than foam and prized for its ability to evenly distribute your body weight. That means while there's some give, it won't sink nearly as much under your weight and has a dense, springy feel. It's also certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), which means Avocado adheres to strict manufacturing standards.

Tuft & Needle Memorial Day Sale

Tuft & Needle - Original Gel Foam Queen Mattress

Tuft & Needle

amazon.com

$823.75

$626.50

SHOP NOW

The deal: Take 30% off on Tuft & Needle's site or Amazon, no code needed.

Why we love it: This is the lowest price we've seen for this mattress this year. Unlike other memory foam mattresses, this one has a firmer, responsive feel that's ideal for back and stomach sleepers. It also uses graphite-infused foam to help draw away heat from your body. One hot sleeper shared, "I have insomnia, and I have slept better on this mattress than any other mattress."

Tempur-Pedic Memorial Day Sale

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud queen mattress

Tempur-Pedic

tempurpedic.com

$1,999.00

SHOP NOW

The deal: Save 30% on the Tempur-Cloud or save up to 40% on the Tempur-Cloud and Ease Power Base bundle. The Tempur-Cloud ships via UPS while the Ease Power Base is delivered and set up directly in your home.

Why we love it: Tempur-Pedic's Tempur-Cloud offers Tempur foam at an approachable price, though you'll need to set it up yourself. It feels more luxurious than your typical all-foam bed: The medium-firm foam has a cloud-like texture that perfectly molds to the shape of your body for maximum relief. One tester said it best: "You really feel hugged by the mattress."

The Ease Power Base is also one of our favorite adjustable beds for its simple controls and smooth operation, though it doesn't offer sleep tracking or adjustable back support like the brand's more advanced bases.

Helix Memorial Day Sale

Helix Dusk Lusk queen mattress

Helix

$2,498.66

$1,874.00

SHOP NOW

The deal: Take 27% off sitewide through May 31 with our exclusive code GH27. Plus, you'll receive a free bedding bundle (a sheet set with a mattress protector) with the purchase of any Luxe or Elite Mattress. This is better than their general Memorial Day sale, which is 25% off sitewide.

Why we love it: The Helix Dusk Luxe has a responsive yet pressure-relieving feel that consistently impresses our GH testers, especially couples with different preferences and combination sleepers. Testers liked its balanced yet pillowy feel: One shared, "It feels plush but doesn't feel like it's swallowing me up, and there's just enough bounce that allows me to shift and turn over in the night."

Silk & Snow Memorial Day Sale

Silk & Snow organic queen mattress

Silk & Snow

silkandsnow.com

$1,100.00

$900.00

SHOP NOW

The deal: You can save $150 and receive two free pillows on the S&S Organic Mattress with extra discounts on bedding bundles.

Why we love it: This is our pick for the best value organic mattress. It has the same GOTS and GOLS certifications you'll see in mattresses twice the price, and comes in three firmness levels with responsive latex over airy coils. One reviewer said, "The mattress is firm and yet still has a good amount of bounce and give to it when you move around." Another shared that it "made two picky mattress testers happy!"

More Memorial Day Mattress Sales

Amerisleep

Take $600 off any mattress with code MD600 or $1000 off the AS6 Black Series with free shipping.

Beautyrest

Save up to $1000 off select mattresses and adjustable base sets.

Birch

Take 27% off sitewide with our exclusive code GH27.

Brooklyn Bedding

Take 30% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL30.

Casper

Save up to 30% off mattresses, along with 35% off bundles, 35% off select essentials, 30% off adjustable bases, 20% off two-packs of pillows and 10% off everything else.

Leesa

Take 30% off mattresses, as well as bedding and furniture.

MattressFirm

Take up to 60% on select queen mattresses from brands like Sealy, Serta and Beautyrest plus receive a free adjustable base on select models.

Naturepedic

Take 20% off the entire site, including mattresses for babies, kids, and adults.

Purple

Save up to $900 off a mattress and base, including $150 off the Restore Hybrid Collection Mattresses and $100 off the Purple Mattress.

Sealy

Take up to $300 off a mattress in the Sealy Posturepedic Elite collection or take $100 off the Posturepedic Spring and Hybrid mattresses with code PPSPRING or PPHYBRID. Plus, you'll receive a free gift with your purchase.

Stearns & Foster

Take up to $600 off select mattresses, plus get a $300 Visa gift card or $300 in free accessories with the purchase of all mattresses (except the Studio Collection). You can also receive a $200 instant credit if you buy the Ease Power Base with any mattress (use code 200GIFT).

Is Memorial Day the best time to score major deals on mattresses this year?

Memorial Day is typically a great time to score major deals on a mattress. We consistently track prices and analyze deals, especially during holiday weekends. This Memorial Day may have the best deals on mattresses for the entire year, compared to other holiday weekend sales. We found some deals on high-end mattresses that are just as good as (if not better than) what we saw for Black Friday, which traditionally always had the steepest discounts every year.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

The scientists and engineers in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab have been extensively testing mattresses for years to provide science-backed recommendations for every type of sleeper. We match hundreds of consumer testers each year to test mattresses at home and provide firsthand feedback.

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The best Memorial Day mattress sales, according to the experts

Memorial Day is officially the best time to buy a mattress — and these are the deals our experts actually recommend shopping.

Saatva Memorial Day Sale

Bear Memorial Day Sale

Nolah Memorial Day Sale

Avocado Memorial Day Sale

Tuft & Needle Memorial Day Sale

Tempur-Pedic Memorial Day Sale

Silk & Snow Memorial Day Sale

More Memorial Day Mattress Sales

Is Memorial Day the best time to score major deals on mattresses this year?

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