Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales of 2024

May 03, 2024
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Written by: Miranda M. Riva, Esq

Whether you’ve been considering buying a new mattress for a few months or days, Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest sales weekends of the year, making it one of the best times to purchase a pricier item like a mattress. Our Reviews Team assembled a list of the best Memorial Day mattress sales to make shopping easier.

Best Memorial Day mattress sales of 2024

Helix 

Bear

Birch

Best Memorial Day mattress deals of 2024

Helix Midnight Luxe: $2,374, now $1,662

Helix Midnight Luxe

9.3 Excellent
9.3 Excellent

This Memorial Day, Helix will offer 25% off sitewide and 30% off Luxe and Elite model mattresses, plus two free Dream Pillows with a mattress purchase. The sale starts May 1 and will run until May 30.

To unlock the sale, use codes: MEMDAY25 and MEMDAY30.

The company also offers 25% off for military members, first responders, students, and teachers year-round. The discount code can’t be combined with other promotional codes. To stay current on running promotions, check the Helix sale page.

What we like about the Helix Midnight Luxe
  • Material is responsive to movement, making it a good fit for combination sleepers
  • Effective cooling technology for hot sleepers
  • Good lumbar and back support
  • Good pressure relief
What we don’t like about the Helix Midnight Luxe
  • No in-home setup options
  • Below-average motion isolation for couples
  • Relatively expensive before promotions

Bear Elite Hybrid: $2,305, now $1,499

Bear Elite Hybrid

9.4 Excellent
9.4 Excellent

From May 2 to June 3, Bear is offering 35% off sitewide and $400 worth of sleep accessories for free with any mattress purchase using the code MEMORIAL.

The brand currently offers a 40% year-round discount for military members, first responders, health care workers, and teachers. This discount can’t be combined with other promotional

What we like about the Bear Elite Hybrid
  • Effective cooling features help hot sleepers regulate their temperature
  • Great pressure relief for side and back sleepers
  • Strong motion isolation for couples
What we don’t like about the Bear Elite Hybrid
  • Poor responsiveness
  • Some sleepers may need more support

Learn more about the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress in our best hybrid mattress article.

Birch Natural Mattress:$1,874, now $1,405

Birch Natural

8.9 Very Good
8.9 Very Good

Birch is offering 25% off sitewide and two free Eco-Rest Pillows with a mattress purchase using the code MEMDAY25. The sale will run from May 1 to May 30. This sale includes the Birch Natural, which we selected as the best mattress for back sleepers with lower back pain.”

Birch also offers 25% off for military members, first responders, teachers, and college students. The discount code can’t be combined with other promotional codes.

What we like about the Birch Natural
  • Tested high for pressure relief for back sleepers
  • Great edge support
  • Good responsiveness for combination sleepers and people with reduced mobility
  • Made with organic and natural materials for eco-conscious shoppers
  • White-glove delivery is available based on location
What we don’t like about the Birch Natural
  • Lighter-weight side sleepers may need something softer

How to get the best Memorial Day mattress deals

Research early

Finding a mattress that’s a good fit for your sleep preferences can be a long process, so the earlier you start, the more likely you are to find a mattress that’s right for you. If you prefer to test a mattress in person before buying online, check whether any local stores carry the brands and models you’re interested in. If so, you can try your top choices in person to ensure they’re comfortable for you, then purchase them online during a sales event. It’s important to consider your body type, preferred sleep position, and whether you’re sleeping alone or with a partner.

Buy online

While shopping online for a mattress might seem counterintuitive, it can be a great way to find the best product for your needs at the best price. Brick-and-mortar stores typically only carry a small selection of mattress brands and models, which doesn’t give you many options to choose from, and most stores don’t include sleep trials.

If your mattress of choice is unavailable in-store, most mattresses on this list offer trial periods of 100 days or more. This allows you to test the mattress in the comfort of your own home and decide if it’s the right one for you. When you shop online, you have access to hundreds of models and brands with varying levels of firmness, so you can find the best fit for your preferences.

Bottom line 

Mattresses are an expensive investment, so planning to make a purchase during a popular holiday weekend is a good strategy to save money. When shopping for your mattress, you should consider the type of sleeper you are (back, side, stomach, or combination), your personal preferences, and your budget. Our Reviews Team has personally tested every mattress we featured on our list above, so you can decide which mattress is best for your unique sleep needs.

Frequently asked questions

Holiday weekends are some of the best times to buy a new mattress, and Memorial Day is no exception. Many mattress brands lower their prices by at least 25% and often include free sleep accessories, like pillows and sheets, or offer a special bundle deal with mattresses and base pairings.

Many Memorial Day mattress sales run from May 1 through the holiday weekend or sometimes through the following weekend into the first days of June. Other brands, like Brooklyn Bedding, have a preview sale (starting before Memorial Day Weekend), a weekend sale (during the holiday weekend), and an extended sale (after the holiday weekend ends). Usually, the best discounts are on the holiday weekend itself.

Our research shows that Memorial Day mattress sales are better online than in person. Since they also offer free shipping, it’s often easier and cheaper to deliver the mattress to your house using an online store instead of an in-person one.

Have questions about this review? Email us at reviewsteam@ncoa.org.

Miranda Riva is a writer and licensed Tennessee attorney who has written and edited legal content covering the topics of family law, business law, criminal law, environmental law, and estate law.
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