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Depending on where you live, the end of August is likely a good time to start thinking about pulling those extra blankets out of storage. With the last days of summer winding down and Labor Day right around the corner, it might also be time to think about a getting a new bed to ground all those extra layers.

Online and brick-and-mortar mattress companies alike offer great mattress sales over the three-day Labor Day weekend, and it can be a great opportunity to save hundreds on a high-quality bed. If you’ve been on the fence about buying a new mattress, this is an excellent time to make the leap.

Read on to learn about a few money-saving tips for mattress shopping this September.

Best Mattress Sales

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Helix

20% off

20% off sitewide with code: LDW20

8/1 – 8/14

Helix

DreamCloud

Up to 60% off

Save up to 60% on DreamCloud mattresses + $599 in free bedding accessories

8/21 – 9/1

DreamCloud

Nectar

Up to 50% off

Save up to 50% on Nectar mattresses + up to 66% off bundles

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WinkBeds

Up to $300 off

Save up to $300 on WinkBeds mattresses

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Saatva

Save up to $625

Buy more, save more. Get up to $625 off

8/20 – 9/1

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Brooklyn Bedding

25% off

Save 25% sitewide with code: LABORDAY25

9/4 – 9/9

Best Bedding and Sleep Accessory Sales

Boll & Branch

Save 20%

20% off orders of $200 or more with code: LDW20

Happening now

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Brooklinen

Up to 50% off

25% off sitewide + up to 50% off bundles

8/26 – 9/2

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Buffy

30% off

Save 30% on Buffy bedding sets

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Cozy Earth

35% off

Save 35% sitewide with code: SLEEPFOUNDATION

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Cozy Earth

Miracle

10% off

Save 10% sitewide with code: LD10

8/29 – 9/5

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Pure Parima

20% off

Save 20% on select Pure Parima styles with code: LABORDAY

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Sijo

15% off

Save 15% sitewide on Sijo products

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Sijo

Sleep Doctor

10% off

Save 10% on a Home Sleep Test for sleep apnea. Use code: LABORDAY10

8/27 – 9/3

Sleep Doctor

Sleep Number

BOGO free pillow

Buy one Sleep Number pillow, get a second pillow for free

8/26 – 9/2

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Sleepyhead

$100 off

Save $100 on all Sleepyhead toppers with code: SLEEPFOUND100

8/25 – 9/2

Sleepyhead

Slumber Cloud

Up to 50%

Save up to 50% on Slumber Cloud products

Happening now

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The Company Store

30% off sitewide

Save 30% sitewide, including clearance items

8/22 – 9/3

All Mattress Sales

Avocado

Up to 20% off

Save up to 20% on organic Avocado mattresses

8/12 – 9/8

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Bear

40% off

Save 40% off sitewide + free sleep bundle (8/26 – 9/1). Use code: SD40

8/14 – 9/8

Big Fig Mattress

Big Fig

Up to $800 off

Save up to $800 with code: LABOR

Offer Valid: Happening now!

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Birch

27% off

27% off sitewide with code: SF27

8/15 – 9/30

Birch

Brentwood Home

10% off

Save 10% sitewide

8/12 – 9/8

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Brooklyn Bedding

25% off

Save 25% sitewide with code: LABORDAY25

9/4 – 9/9

Cocoon Chill Mattress

Cocoon by Sealy

35% off

Save 35% on Cocoon mattresses + free pillows, sheets, and a mattress protector

Happening now

Cocoon by Sealy

DLX Mattress

Extra $100 off

Save an extra $100 on top of existing discounts with code: SLEEP

Happening now

DLX Mattress

DreamCloud

Up to 60% off

Save up to 60% on DreamCloud mattresses + $599 in free bedding accessories

8/21 – 9/1

DreamCloud

Dreamfoam

25% off

Save 25% sitewide with code: LABORDAY25

9/4 – 9/9

Dreamfoam

Eco Terra

$500 off

Save $500 on Eco Terra organic latex mattresses

8/20 – 9/16

Eco Terra

Glacier

Up to 65% off

Save up to 65% on your Glacier purchase

8/5 – 9/2

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Helix

27% off

27% off sitewide with code: SF27

8/15 – 9/30

Helix

Latex For Less

$700 off

Save $700 on Latex for Less mattresses

8/20 – 9/16

A picture of the Layla Mattress in Sleep Foundation's test lab.

Layla

Extra $10 off

Save an extra $10 on top of existing discounts with code: sleepy10

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Layla

Leesa

25% off

25% off select mattresses

9/9 – 9/30

Leesa

My Green Mattress

15% off

Save 15% on organic mattresses

8/15 – 9/2

My Green Mattress

Nectar

Up to 50% off

Save up to 50% on Nectar mattresses + up to 66% off bundles

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Nest Bedding

Save up to 20%

Up to 20% off mattresses + free bundles

8/19 – 9/24

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Nolah Sleep

30% off

Save 30% sitewide

9/2 – 9/8

A picture of the Plank Firm Mattress in Sleep Foundation's test lab.

Plank

25% off

Save 25% sitewide with code: LABORDAY25

9/4 – 9/9

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PlushBeds

$1,500 off

Save $1,500 on organic PlushBeds mattresses

8/19 – 9/15

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RVMattress.com

25% off

Save 25% sitewide with code: LABORDAY25

9/4 – 9/9

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Saatva

Save up to $625

Buy more, save more. Get up to $625 off

8/20 – 9/1

Saatva

Siena

Up to 60% off

Save up to 60% on Siena mattresses

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Siena

Silk & Snow

Free bundle

Get a free bedding bundle with each Silk & Snow mattress purchase

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Silk & Snow

Sleep Number

20% off

Save 20% on Sleep Number ClimateSeries Smart Beds + free White Glove delivery

8/24 – 9/2

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Tempur-Pedic

Up to $700 off

Save up to $700 on Tempur-Pedic mattresses

8/12 – 9/9

Titan Plus Luxe Mattress

Titan

25% off

Save 25% sitewide with code: LABORDAY25

9/4 – 9/9

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WinkBeds

Up to $300 off

Save up to $300 on WinkBeds mattresses

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Where to Shop for a Mattress on Labor Day

Visiting a brick-and-mortar mattress store offers certain advantages for shoppers. Most stores feature floor models that customers can lie down on and test out, which can help them narrow down the best options. Sales staff can also provide buying tips, answer questions, and assist you with your mattress purchase. These stores typically advertise Labor Day mattress sales through newspaper ads, TV and radio spots, social media accounts, and email newsletters.

However, visiting a mattress store this Labor Day may be problematic for some. While many establishments have COVID-19 safeguards in place to keep customers safe, shoppers may be wary of the crowds that mattress sales inevitably attract. Establishments may also limit their hours of operation, meaning longer lines and wait times for customers. In some communities, mattress stores may still be completely closed.

There are other reasons to purchase your mattress online rather than in a store. In the next section, we’ll take a closer look at these benefits for mattress shoppers.

Benefits of Online Mattress Shopping

Buying a mattress online this Labor Day weekend will allow you to steer clear of crowded stores. In addition, there are a few other advantages that come with purchasing your bed from an online company instead of a brick-and-mortar establishment.

Affordable Models

Operating a mattress store and employing knowledgeable sales staff leads to greater overhead costs for brick-and-mortar owners, which in turn can drive up the sticker prices for new beds. Visiting a store also requires a time commitment and, in some cases, a lengthy drive to the nearest establishment. Comparatively, online brands face lower overhead costs and often charge less for mattresses as a result.

Browse and Shop at Your Own Pace

A common complaint about brick-and-mortar mattress stores is that the onsite sales staff – while helpful and informative – can also be somewhat pushy. These employees often work on commission, so they are invested in facilitating customer sales. You won’t need to deal with sales staff when you buy a mattress online. Many web-based brands offer live chat windows with customer service personnel available if you have questions about certain models. Otherwise, you’ll be free to browse the site without pressure.

Larger Selection

Even if you visit a large mattress store, your selection will be somewhat limited to the models that the store has in stock. Shopping online allows you to browse dozens of models from different brands, many of which also offer pillows, bases and foundations, sheets, and other essential sleep accessories.

Convenient Shopping Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many brick-and-mortar mattress stores to limit their hours of operation, if not completely close, but it’s business as usual for most online mattress brands. You may not be able to access live web chat with customer service staff 24 hours a day, but you can browse models and place orders at any time of the day or night. Buying online also means you won’t need to visit a store in-person. For some residents of rural areas, going to the nearest brick-and-mortar mattress store can mean hours in the car.

Inexpensive and Hassle-free Shipping

With rare exceptions, online “mattress-in-a-box” brands provide free ground shipping to customers in the contiguous U.S. Some companies also extend free delivery to residents of Alaska, Hawaii, and/or Canada. For ground delivery, the mattress will be compressed and shipped in a box directly to your doorstep. You won’t need to sign for the package, nor will you need to be at home when it arrives.

For added convenience, some brands offer White Glove delivery that includes a scheduled date and time, in-home assembly, and old mattress removal upon request. This service typically adds $100 or more to the bed’s sticker price, but it can be quite helpful if you have an old mattress you’d like to get rid of, or if you’d rather not set up the new bed yourself. Keep in mind that White Glove delivery may be limited for some brands due to COVID-related reasons.

Sleep Trial and Free Returns

Many mattress shoppers hesitate to buy from online brands because they’re unable to test out the bed in person before placing their order. To address this concern, online mattress companies offer sleep trials that typically last at least 90 nights – and extend up to a year or longer in some cases. These trials allow you to sleep on the mattress for months at a time before deciding whether to keep the bed, return it, or exchange it for another model. In addition to sleep trials, most online brands offer free returns. Some will even send couriers to your house to retrieve the mattress and transport it for charitable donation or recycling.

How to Find the Best Labor Day Mattress Deal Online

Online Labor Day mattress sales are quite common – you just need to know how to find them. You can learn about this year’s sales using the following sources.

Browse Online Mattress Company Websites

The best way to learn about online mattress sales for Labor Day is by going straight to the source. Most online mattress brands will include banners and pop-ups advertising their Labor Day sales and promotions, and you may find additional details on the official product pages for individual mattress models. If you have questions, reach out to customer support staff using live web chat when available.

Avoid Retailers

Some mattress models are only available from the original manufacturer while others may also be purchased through third-party retailers and online marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, or Costco. In any case, we recommend buying the mattress directly from the brand, rather than through a retailer. These brands usually offer extra perks for customers, such as free shipping, longer sleep trials, and exclusive discounts.

Sign up for Email Newsletters

Online brands often share details about discounts and promotions in email newsletters sent to their subscribers. In some cases, subscribers will hear about these deals before the rest of the public. Newsletters can clog up your inbox a bit, but if you’re hunting for big mattress savings, then you may want to subscribe to at least a few different brands.

Visit Mattress Review Websites

Third-party mattress review sites can be a treasure trove of checkout codes and discounts. These sites may also be quite helpful if you’re unsure which mattress model is best for you. Check out these websites in the weeks leading up to Labor Day and other major shopping holidays to learn about the latest deals.

Review Customer Policies

Before placing a mattress order, it’s important to read the fine print regarding shipping options, sleep trials, and warranties. This can help you avoid added expenses down the road, such as shipping and return fees, or mattress replacement costs that stem from prorated warranty coverage.

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