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The month of May ushers in two glorious events: The unofficial start of summer and amazing Memorial Day sales. It might feel a little early to start thinking about Memorial Day weekend, but many of the holiday deals are already live, and these are some of the best discounts you’ll find in the first half of the year (before Black Friday comes around this fall, of course). It’s an excellent time to upgrade your mattress, pick up a fun new sex toy, restock your SPF, or add some cute activewear to your wardrobe.
We’re all for prioritizing rest, time outside, and avoiding screens over the long weekend—which is why it’s worth it to get your online shopping done now. To make things simple, we’ve rounded up the best Memorial Day deals currently on our radar.
The best early Memorial Day sales we’ve seen so far
Here’s a quick look at the top trending deals we’re seeing across retailers at the moment—and we expect there’ll be more to come as we get closer to the holiday weekend.
- Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)—originally $249, now $189
- Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven—originally $230, now $120
- NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill—originally $2,299, now $1,999
- Lululemon Swift Speed High-Rise Tight—originally $128, now $99
- Dyson V8 Absolute—originally $520, now $350
Now, on to our full list of the best Memorial Day sales this year.
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- Amazon Deals
- Nordstrom Deals
- Target Deals
- Walmart Deals
- Best Buy Deals
- Fitness Deals
- Activewear and Shoe Deals
- Beauty Deals
- Sex Toy Deals
- Outdoor Deals
- Home and Kitchen Deals
- Mattress and Bedding Deals
There are some sweet sitewide markdowns happening at Amazon—but prices fluctuate regularly and some deals only stick around for a limited time, so it pays or, really, saves to shop ASAP. Standout savings include deals on Apple’s best-selling gadgets, Ninja’s time-saving air fryer, and a sleek water flosser.
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Consider Memorial Day your warm-up to Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, the store’s biggest yearly savings event, which you can expect later this summer. Right now there are low-key deals to be found on high-quality items like Le Creuset cookware, Kiehl’s skin care, and more.
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We scanned the early Memorial Day savings at Target and found great sales on floor care and Cuisinart’s highly rated air fryer–and–toaster oven combo.
If you’re specifically looking for deals on kitchen appliances this Memorial Day, Walmart is a great place to browse. Big brands like Keurig and Ninja are included in the discounts—and it’s the perfect time of year to consider snagging an ice cream maker.
If you’ve been holding off on buying some nice headphones or a new smartwatch, you should browse Best Buy’s clearance and outlet sale, where you could save up to 50%.
Fitness Deals
Treadmills, exercise bikes, and more top-of-the-line fitness equipment are on sale at Dick’s now.
Speaking of treadmills, NordicTrack’s highly rated, expert-recommended 1750 tread is on sale for $300 off right now.
Activewear and Shoe Deals
If you’ve maxed out your running sneakers’ mileage (or just want some cute new walking shoes), you can find your next favorite pair at Zappos at a nice discount.
Lulu’s We Made Too Much section is full of luxe leggings, sports bras, shorts, and even SELF editor–approved slides at much lower-than-usual prices.
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With sweats, sneaks, and more athleisure staples listed for up to 50% off, Nike’s sale section is the place to be if you need an activewear update.
Beauty Deals
From clarifying face masks to high-end styling tools, the sale offerings at Sephora run the beauty gamut—so it’s safe to say that you’ll be able to save big on something you like.
The Spring Haul event at Ulta features deals on products for your skin, body, and hair. Whether you’re stocking up on your holy grail night cream or trying something new (like Vacation’s cleverly formulated whipped sunscreen), your savings could amount to 50% off.
Sex Toy Deals
The beloved sex toy company Lelo is marking down some of its biggest bestsellers by up to 40% off throughout the season. It’s known for its entire range of luxe vibes, but the clitoral massagers are especially exciting.
We turn to Lovehoney for all things sex, including vibrators, dildos, bondage basics, and lingerie. Right now, you can take up to 70% off toys from major brands like We-Vibe and Womanizer.
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Outdoor Deals
If you’re planning to get outside more this summer, you should check out REI’s current deals, which include expert-recommended hiking boots and outerwear from trusted brands like the North Face.
Backcountry’s Memorial Day Sale has some incredible bargains on past-season clothing, as well as gear like camping tents, backpacks, and bikes. This writer is especially excited to see her favorite water bottle on sale too.
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Home and Kitchen Deals
Amid all the home decor and major appliance sales at Wayfair, we found some nice upgrades for the next time you host, including this stainless steel pizza oven from Solo, whose fire pit won a SELF Outdoor Award last year. There are also deals on outdoor furniture like this comfy camp chair that’ll be right at home in the backyard, on the beach, at the park, or in the wilderness.
When it comes to extremely sleek home gadgetry, Dyson leaps to mind. And leading up to the long weekend you can save on its air purifier and the V8 Absolute cordless vacuum.
Mattress and Bedding Deals
Casper’s current mattress sale features 20% off its entire line of beds, and even more markdowns on pillows, sheets, adjustable bases, and bedding bundles—no promo code required.
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SELF’s associate wellness director was highly impressed by the cushy yet responsive feel of the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress. You can take up to 50% off its price tag, or off any other new mattress from the brand for that matter, during DreamCloud’s Spring Sale.
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