Labor Day sales are officially in full swing. Now that the holiday weekend has started, retailers are offering their best Labor Day sales of the week.
High prices, fears of a recession, and ongoing stock shortages are causing retailers to offer bigger-than-average discounts on everything from 4K TVs to major kitchen appliances. That’s great news for shoppers looking to cut down on spending as it gives you more options to buy the things you need at the prices you want.
Generally speaking, Labor Day is a great time to score discounts on 4K TVs, appliances, furniture, and laptops. You’ll also find excellent Labor Day mattress sales and discounts on home furniture.
To date some of the best sales we’ve seen come courtesy of Best Buy. For instance, the retailer is taking up to $400 off select MacBook Pros with prices from $949 (opens in new tab). (That sets a new record for the cheapest MacBook Pro we’ve ever seen). Best Buy — along with Amazon — are also offering the 10.2-inch iPad for just $279, which is a new price low for Apple’s entry-level tablet.
If you’re not a Mac fan, we’ve also spotted an epic deal on the excellent Dell XPS 13. These are among the best sales we’ve seen all year with prices we may not see again till Cyber Monday.
If you’re shopping for major appliances, Samsung is taking up to $1,200 off its collection of large appliances (opens in new tab). The sale includes refrigerators, washer/dryer unites, dishwashers, and robot vacs.
Labor Day is the last big sale before the holiday season begins in late October. It also marks the unofficial end of summer. So here are the best early Labor Day sales you can shop now.
Labor Day sales — Quick links
- Amazon: save 40% on Echo devices, 4K TVs, Bose speakers, and more (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: up to $400 off MacBook Pros, iPads, $100 off MacBook Air, more (opens in new tab)
- Dell: free Disney Plus bundle w/ select purchases (opens in new tab)
- Helix: up to $350 off mattresses + 2 free pillows (opens in new tab)
- Home Depot: up to $700 off kitchen appliances, fridges, and more (opens in new tab)
- HP: up to 75% off laptops (opens in new tab)
- iRobot: up to $600 off deals from $149 (opens in new tab)
- Lenovo: up to 63% off ThinkPads and IdeaPads (opens in new tab)
- Microsoft: up to $500 off laptops, Surface, more (opens in new tab)
- Nectar: $200 off Editor’s Choice mattress + $499 in free gifts (opens in new tab)
- Overstock: up to 70% off shelves, furniture from $110 (opens in new tab)
- Razer: up to 50% off accessories + free gift (opens in new tab)
- Samsung: save up to $430 on appliances, Chromebooks, tablets, and more (opens in new tab)
- Sling TV: 50% off your first month (opens in new tab)
- Verizon: buy one 5G smartphone, get $800 off another (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: apparel from $15, vacuums from $29 (opens in new tab)
- Wayfair: up to 50% off outdoor furniture, living room seating (opens in new tab)
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Labor Day vs. back to school
Labor Day and back to school season are two separate events. However, there is some crossover between the two. That said, the best back to school sales can be found now and through the month of August. As August comes to a close, retailers will quickly focus their attention on Labor Day. Our advice: if you’re shopping for back to school, buy now so you can avoid any shipping delays and/or product shortages. If you’re making a big purchase — such as buying a new mattress or major kitchen appliance — you’ll find better prices over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
When is Labor Day 2022?
Labor Day 2022 will fall on Monday, September 5. The national holiday is held on the first Monday of September to honor the American labor movement. Every year, retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Amazon offer a wide variety of Labor Day sales with sitewide discounts.
What are the best Labor Day sales?
Labor Day sales are a great time to shop for deals on TVs, laptops, mattresses, and home appliances. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the holiday shopping season — namely Black Friday and Cyber Monday — are just a few months out. If you need something asap, Labor Day sales are a great time to shop. If you can afford to wait awhile, our dollar will go further in November and December.