Labor Day is officially here, and so are the sales — but not all of them are great (and most of them end tonight). The best ones center around a few key categories, according to experts I talked to: summer-related products, mattresses, furniture, major appliances and warm-weather fashion.

If you’re browsing online or heading into stores today — which 73% of shoppers plan to do, according to a recent survey by RetailMeNot — that’s what you should focus on. To help you get started, I curated a list of the best Labor Day deals up to 75% off across retailers like Amazon, Target, Old Navy, Brooks, Home Depot, REI and Ulta. I also consulted experts to answer all your saving and spending questions, including why you should avoid buying tech right now.

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Best Labor Day deals 2026

Land’s End’s Canvas Tote is one of my go-to everyday bags because it’s durable, fits all my essentials and has a zipper closure to keep everything inside. The bag is structured and has a flat base, so it stays upright when I’m filling it or taking items out. The base and trim are also treated with a water-resistant coating, so I never worry about putting my bag down when I’m outside. There’s internal and external pockets, as well as a built-in key strap, to help keep you organized.

The Little Green Max spot cleans stains and gets rid of dirt on your furniture and carpets. You add the included cleaning solution to its tank and use the nozzle to spray it on problem areas, then you suction up the liquid, which goes into the appliance’s dirty water tank. It has a long hose and cord to reach any area in your home, and you get two interchangeable attachments: a self-cleaning tough stain tool and a pet hair removal tool.

The Brooks Ghost Max is one of my favorite walking shoes for women and men due to its thick layer of soft cushioning that keeps my feet comfortable for hours whether I’m exercising, commuting or running errands around town. It’s also ideal to wear for casual runs and when you’re standing for long periods of time. The Ghost Max, which earned the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Seal of Acceptance, has a curved outsole that makes your heel-to-toe transitions as smooth as possible, as well as a wide, stabilizing base.

Toast, bake, broil and warm up food with this countertop appliance, which helps you feed a crowd — it fits up to six slices of bread, an 11-inch pizza or family-sized casserole. You can adjust its mode, temperature and toast shade using the dials, and the toaster oven automatically shuts off when the timer goes off. In toast mode, the oven monitors its temperature and automatically adjusts cooking time to ensure consistent results.

Labor Day is typically known for its deals on major home appliances, but there are plenty of strong discounts on smaller ones, especially those that revolve around cleaning. Shark makes some of the best cordless vacuums, including this model, which has a 4.2-star average rating from more than 16,000 Amazon customers (at the time of publishing).

The vacuum has LED headlights to help you spot dirt and pet hair, and powerful suction to get rid of it. It also senses the type of floor you’re cleaning to automatically adjust its settings accordingly. You get 40 minutes of runtime on a full battery, according to the brand. You can convert the appliance to a handheld vacuum, letting you attach the included crevice and pet-multi tools when you want to clean stairs, windowsills or between couch cushions.

Retailers drop prices on summer clothing during their Labor Day sales to get rid of warm weather apparel and make room for fall styles, says Vipin Porwal, CEO and consumer savings expert at Smarty, a shopping and rewards platform. I use this as an opportunity to stock up on basics like this Old Navy T-shirt, which I add to my cart every time it’s on sale. I wear it while temperatures are still high and layer under sweaters once it’s chilly out. The shirt has a relaxed fix that’s not too tight or baggy, gets softer with every wash and hits right below my hips, so I can tuck it in if I want to. It fits true-to-size, too.

The internet-famous Stanley Quencher is the ideal water bottle to keep on your desk at work, school or home. It has a 40-ounce capacity, is made from durable stainless steel and is insulated to keep drinks cold for up to 48 hours, according to the brand. The tumbler has a large, easy-to-hold handle and comes with a lid that rotates into three positions: one is a straw opening, one is a chug opening and one fully covers the openings to prevent leaks.

My Samsonite luggage is still in great condition after I’ve taken it on numerous trips, overstuffed it and beat it up in transit. This set comes with a carry-on suitcase and medium checked bag, both of which have hard, scratch-resistant exteriors, smooth spinner wheels, multiple handles and interior organization pockets. There’s also a TSA-approved luggage lock built into the checked bag.

In addition to summer apparel, retailers are putting outdoor gear on clearance, like this chair. It’ll serve you well at the beach next year, but for now, take it tailgating, camping and to kids’ sports games, or set it up on the patio or in the backyard at home. The cushioned chair has a four-can cooler, a mesh cup holder and a side pocket, as well as adjustable arms. It holds up to 325 pounds and folds up into an included bag for transport.

Waterpik’s Cordless Advanced Portable Water Flosser is one of the best options on the market — it earned a NBC Selected Wellness Award and the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance. The reservoir built into the handle holds enough water for a 45-second clean, and a full charge gives you enough battery for about four weeks, according to the brand. You can choose from three pressure settings and four included interchangeable tips, all of which rotate 360 degrees to reach all parts of your mouth.

You get 10-inch and a 12-inch pans in this set, which are compatible with all stovetops, oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe, according to the brand. They have a nonstick ceramic cooking surface that releases food quickly, as well as chip-resistant rims to help them last long.

According to RetailMeNot data, groceries is the number one category that shoppers are planning to spend on during Labor Day weekend, which is indicative of the economic pressure many are still facing as the cost of living continues to rise. Retailers are more focused on discounting summer clearance, mattresses, furniture and major appliances (which we have deals for below), but you can find grocery deals here and there, especially on bulk nonperishables, like these Kind bars. You get 12 gluten-free bars in the pack, which you can throw in the kids’ lunchboxes or keep in your car, desk drawer or everyday bag.

Similar to groceries, if household essentials like these batteries are on sale for Labor Day, I highly recommend adding them to your cart — you know you’ll use them, so you may as well save on them while they’re discounted. This pack comes with 20 AA batteries that last up to 10 years in storage, according to the brand.

You’ll find some of the best bedding deals during three-day holiday weekends like Labor Day, so if you’re in the market for a new quilt, now is the time to buy. Lands’ Ends’s machine-washable Seed Stitch Quilt is made from 100 percent cotton that feels already broken-in when you use it for the first time. It has a seed-stitched design, cotton batting and a smooth poplin backing. You can buy the quilt in twin, full/queen and king sizes, and buy matching shams separately (they’re also on sale right now).

With a 4.5-star average rating from more than 46,000 customers on Amazon, these are some of Levi’s most beloved men’s jeans. They have a relaxed fit that’s loose through the seat and thigh areas, but more tapered underneath. They’re also low stretch, which means there’s some give, and they sit right below the waist with a higher back for more coverage. You can buy the jeans in a range of standard and tall sizes, and numerous washes are currently on sale.

This insulated cooler keeps food and drinks cold for hours when you add an ice pack, and it has a 15-liter capacity — to give you an idea of how big that is, it fits about 24 12-ounce cans. The cooler comes with two shoulder straps and a longer crossbody strap, all of which you can remove if needed. It also has a leak-proof liner you can wipe clean, and a clamshell lid that makes it easy to access what’s inside.

Comfrt’s Dreamer Blanket comes highly recommended by NBC Selected commerce editor Cory Fernandez, who says it’s just as soft and cozy as you’d hope (the brand sent him one to try). It’s covered in velvety fabric on both sides, and is semi-stretchy and machine-washable. The throw blanket is available in four sizes from medium, which covers one person, to XL Dreamer, which covers a king bed.

Best Labor Day sales 2026

Here are the best Labor Day sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.

Best sales overall

1. Amazon: Up to 60% off sitewide through Sept. 7
2. Amazon Outlet: Up to 50% off sitewide through Sept. 7
3. Best Buy: Up to 45% off select major appliances (plus free delivery), as well as discounts on other devices
4. Crate & Barrel: Up to 60% off sitewide through Sept. 9
5. Crate & Barrel Kids: Up to 60% off sitewide through Sept. 9
6. Cozy Earth: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 6
7. Dyson: Up to $350 off Dyson home and beauty appliances
8. GE: Up to 41% off major home and kitchen appliances
9. Goldbelly: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 7
10. Home Depot: Up to 60% off appliances, tools, grills, furniture and more through Sept. 9
11. LG: Up to 40% off large home and kitchen appliances, TVs and monitors
12. Lowe’s: Up to 50% off major appliances, outdoor supplies and tools, patio furniture, home improvement products and more
13. Macy’s: Up to 60% off sitewide through Sept. 7
14. Mattress Firm: Up to $700 off mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows and more through Sept. 29. Also, get a king mattress for the price of a queen (or a queen for the price of a twin)
15. REI: Up to 50% off select clothing, footwear, outdoor sports equipment and more through Sept. 7
16. Riffle Paper Co.: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 8
17. Shark Ninja: Up to 30% off home, cleaning, kitchen, beauty and outdoor appliances
18. Stanley: Up to 40% off select drinkware, coolers and more
19. Target: Up to 50% off select products sidewide through Sept. 7
20. The Company Store: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 7
21. Therabody: Up to 35% off sitewide
22. Urban Outfitters: Get an extra 40% off sale styles through Sept. 7
23. Wayfair: Up to 70% off sitewide
24. Yeti: Up to 30% off select drinkware, coolers and backpacks

Best clothing, footwear and accessories sales

1. Abercrombie & Fitch: Up to 40% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off clearance, through Sept. 7
2. Athleta: Up to 30% off select styles
3. Beyond Yoga: Up to 50% off sitewide through Sept. 7
4. Billy Reid: Up to 75% off sitewide through Sept. 9
5. Birkenstock: Up to 40% off footwear
6. Bruno Marc: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 29
7. Caddis Eye Appliances: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 7
8. Caitlyn Minimalist: Up to 50% off sitewide through Sept. 7
9. Comrad: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 7
10. Dearfoams: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 8
11. DSW: Up to 60% off select styles sitewide
12. Eyebobs: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 7
13. Frame: Up to 70% off sitewide through Sept. 7
14. Gap: Up to 50% off select styles sitewide
15. GU: Up to 50% off select styles sitewide
16. Hoka: Up to 20% off select sneakers and footwear sitewide
17. Honeydew: Up to 50% off sitewide through Sept. 7
18. Honeylove: Up to 50% off sitewide
19. J. Crew: Up to 50% end of summer styles sitewide
20. Junk Food Clothing: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 8
21. Land’s End: Up to 75% off select styles sitewide through Sept. 8
22. Levi’s: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 2
23. Lululemon: Up to 60% off select styles during the We Made Too Much sale
24. Marie Oliver: Get up to an additional 20% off sale styles through Sept. 7
25. MeUndies: Up to 50% off sitewide through Sept, 7
26. Nobull: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 9
27. Old Navy: Up to 51% off select styles, and up to 40% off fall faves
28. Patagonia: Up to 50% off select styles sitewide
29. Reformation: Up to 70% off sitewide
30. Saylor: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 7
31. Summersalt: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 7
32. Suit Shop: Up to 50% off select suits and tuxedos through Sept. 7
33. Thirdlove: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 9
34. Tommy John: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 8
35. The North Face: Up 48% off select styles sitewide
36. Weatherman: Up to 20% off sitewide and up to 50% off clearance through Sept. 8
37. Zappos: Up to 50% off select shoes, clothing and accessories

Best mattress and bedding sales

1. AmeriSleep: Up to $1,000 off mattresses, Up to 40% off bedding, pillows, bed frames and more through Sept 7
2. Avocado: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 14
3. Bedgear: Up to $500 off mattresses and up to 50% off pillows and bedding through Sept. 28
4. Bear Mattress: Up to 35% off sitewide, plus free sleep accessories when you order a mattress through Sept. 7
5. Beautyrest: Up to $1,000 off select mattresses and adjustable bases through Sept. 15
6. Birch Living: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 13
7. Brooklinen: Up to 75% off bedding, pillows and more
8. Brooklyn Bedding: Up to 25% off sitewide
9. Boll & Branch: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 7
10. Casper: Up to 35% off mattresses and bundles, pillows and bedding
11. Crane & Canopy: Up to 60% off sitewide through Sept 9
12. Chillpad by Sleepme: Up to $200 off with code LaborDay26 through Sept. 14
13. Coyuchi: Up to 20% off through Sept. 8 with code BETTERREST
14. Ettitude: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 8
15. Form Sleep: Up to $400 off gel-grid mattresses through Sept. 7
16. Helix: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 13
17. Leesa: Up to 30% off mattresses sitewide through Sept. 15
18. Naturepedic: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 14
19. Nolah Mattress: Up to 35% off sitewide
20. Pom Pom at Home: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 8
21. Purple: Up to $1199 off mattress + base through Sept. 15. Plus, get a king mattress for the price of a queen and get 15% off pillows, bedding and accessories
22. Serta: Up to $900 off mattresses, adjustable bases and more through Sept. 15
23. Tuft & Needle: Up to 25% off mattresses, accessories and bundles through Sept. 8
24. Vaya: $300 off all mattresses with code LD300, 30% off adjustable bed bundles through Sept. 7
25. Zoma: Up to 50% off mattresses, platform beds, pillows and more through Sept. 7

Best home sales

1. Albany Park: Up to 40% off sitewide
2. Artifact Uprising: Up to 20% off sitewide sitewide through Sept. 7
3. Ashley Furniture: Up to 60% off select items sitewide through Sept. 14
4. Azuna: Up to 30% off sitewide (or 40% off for subscribers) through Sept. 7
5. Bissell: Up to 34% off home cleaning appliances
6. Burrow: Up to 40% off select items sitewide
7. Cocoon: Up to 35% off through Sept. 7
8. Culligan: Up to 32% water pitchers, dispensers and filtration systems through Sept. 7
9. Havenly: Up to 50% off full room design packages online and in stores through Sept. 15
10. Interior Define: Up to 60% off warehouse and up to 35% off sitewide
11. Joybird: Up to 45% off sitewide through Sept. 7
12. Koala: Up to $1,000 off sitewide through Sept. 10
13. Lovesac: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 13
14. Nest New York: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 8
15. Onsen: Up to 50% off everything sitewide through Sept. 7
16. Parachute: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 9
17. P.F. Candle Co.: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 7
18. Raymour & Flanigan: Up to 35% off furniture sitewide
19. Roborock: Up to $1,600 off sitewide through Sept. 6
20. Ruggable: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 9
21. Shutterfly: Up to 50% of sitewide through Sept. 7
22. Society6: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 7
23. St. Frank: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 8
24. Sundays: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 9
25. The Citizenry: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 15
26. The Inside: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 15
27. Tineco: Up to 50% off home cleaning appliances

Best kitchen sales

1. Anyday: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 8
2. Brightland: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 7
3. Fable: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 7
4. Field Company: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 7
5. Frigidaire: Up to 35% off select major appliances through Sept. 7
6. Gir: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 8
7. Hedley & Benett: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 7
8. HexClad: Up to 52% off through Sept. 8
9. KitchenAid: Up to $300 off major kitchen appliances through Sept. 16
10. Made In: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 13
11. Mill: $150 off the Mill food recycler in all colors through Sept. 7
12. Nutribullet: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 8
13. Our Place: Up to 45% off cookware, kitchen tools and appliances during the End of Summer sale
14. S’well: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 8
15. Terra Kaffe: Up to $400 off coffee and espresso machines through Sept. 7
16. Williams Sonoma: Up to 50% off select cooking and entertaining products, plus up to 75% off clearance
17. Year & Day: Up to 20% off sitewide, plus free shipping on orders $100 or more, through Sept. 7

Best travel and outdoor sales

1. Antler: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 7
2. Away: Up to 20% off select products
3. Backcountry: Up to 70% off select products sitewide
4. Calpak: Up to 50% off select suitcases, bags and travel accessories sitewide
5. Caraa: Tiered savings up to 30% off through Sept. 7
6. Delsey Paris: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 7
7. July: Up to 25% off select products through Sept. 7
8. Lo & Sons: Up to 50% off sitewide through Sept. 8
9. Retrospec: Up to 30% off select e-bikes, bikes, kayaks and more
10. Samsonite: Up to 40% off, plus get an extra 10% off with code EXTRA10

Best beauty sales

1. Bask & Lather: Up to 40% off select products sitewide through Sept. 7
2. Bobbi Brown: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 7
3. Drmtlgy: 25% off orders up to $99 and 30% off orders over $100
4. Glosslab: Up to 25% off sitewide
5. Grown Alchemist: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 7
6. HigherDose: Up to 20% off sitewide and 25% off bundles through Sept. 8
7. It’s a 10 Haircare: Up to 50% off sitewide through Sept. 7
8. Kosas: Up to 25% off sitewide through Sept. 7
9. L’ange: Up to 60% off hair tools sitewide through Sept. 8
10. Mother Science: Up to 20% off sitewide with code LABORDAY20 through Sept. 7
11. Naked Sundays: Save up to 68% on bundles
12. Naturium: Up to 40% of select products sitewide
13. Neostrata: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 7
14. Paula’s Choice: Up to 30% off sitewide with code SAVE30 through Sept. 7
15. Peach & Lily: Up to 20% off sitewide through Sept. 7
16. Seen: Up to 25% off hair care sitewide through Sept.
17. Vacation: Up to 30% off sitewide through Sept. 7
18. Vegamour: Up to 40% off sitewide through Sept. 7
19. Wavytalk: Up to 50% off sitewide through Sept. 12

Why are these Labor Day sales worth it?

Labor Day sales historically offer strong deals across key categories like summer clothing and shoes, outdoor goods, furniture, mattresses and bedding, and appliances. Shoppers can save online and in stores throughout the holiday weekend at almost every major retailer. Labor Day sales are typically the last summer clearance events, causing brands to drop prices extra low to get rid of inventory before the fall.

All of the Labor Day deals I recommend above are based on NBC Selected’s previous coverage and reporting. I evaluated the quality of deals to make sure they meet the below criteria:

• At least 20% off
• Highly rated with at least a 4-star average rating from hundreds of Amazon customers
• From a reputable brand the NBC Selected staff has written about or tested first-hand

Meet our shopping experts

At NBC Selected, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also ensure that all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and with no undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.

• Stephanie Carls is a retail insights expert at RetailMeNot.
• Vipin Porwal is the CEO of and a consumer savings expert at Smarty, a shopping and rewards platform.
• Ashley Feinstein Gerstley is a shopping and savings expert at Rakuten.

Why trust NBC Selected?

I’m a reporter at NBC Selected who has covered major sale events and consumer savings since 2020, and I regularly appear in related NBC News NOW and TODAY segments. For this article, I spoke to three experts about what to buy and what to skip during Labor Day sales and shared advice I’ve learned first-hand over the years. From there, I curated a list of the best Labor Day sales and deals across retailers, which I’ll continue updating during the holiday.