I’ve been covering Labor Day sales for most of my career, and I’m always surprised at some of the deals I find. It may not be as big as Black Friday or Prime Day, but Labor Day weekend is still one of the best times to shop every year. Whether you’re looking for back-to-school savings on laptops or just want to save some money on everyday essentials, Labor Day sales are a great opportunity to do so.
Although Labor Day isn’t until September 2 this year, there are already quite a few early sales worth shopping. Most notably, you can already browse the Amazon Labor Day sale for some of the best deals available anywhere. If you’re wondering what other sales are worth your time this week, we’ve gathered all of the best Labor Day sales currently live across the web. You can also see our advice on what to shop for below.
The Best Labor Day Sales Live Now
More Upcoming Labor Day Sales
Labor Day weekend is still a few days away and not every retailer has launched their sale just yet. Most notably, Best Buy has a landing page stating that a bigger Labor Day sale, but it won’t begin until Friday, August 30.
What Should You Buy During Labor Day Sales?
Years of experience has taught us that some product categories are more likely to have good Labor Day discounts than others. Our recommendations for what to buy during Labor Day sales stem from a mix of historical pricing as well as what sales we are already seeing.
Furniture
Labor Day historically has some of the best prices on furniture you’ll find all year. You should be able to find deals on popular standing desks, gaming chairs, and more. Retailers are also heavily discounting outdoor furniture as the summer season comes to a close.
Laptops, PCs, and Tablets
Back-to-school season is generally an excellent time to buy a laptop or a new PC. Because of this, it’s also a great time to buy any PC accessories. Manufacturers like Dell, Lenovo, and HP all currently have sales going on now you can take advantage of. Outside of those brands, Labor Day is turning out to be a really good time to buy an iPad and various Android tablets as well.
Monitors and TVs
If you’re hoping to buy a new screen for your console, PC, or laptop, right now is one of the best times of the year to buy a gaming monitor. Thanks to many of the same manufacturer sales happening around laptops and PCs, you can also find lower prices on some of the most popular gaming monitors. Additionally, Labor Day weekend is usually a pretty good time to find deals on a new TV.
Major Appliances and Grills
Although Black Friday is generally the best time to buy most things, major appliances are one of the few items where you’ll find better deals during Labor Day weekend. Retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, LG, and Best Buy have all already launched their appliance sales and you can find savings on refrigerators, washing machines, grills, and more.
Mattresses
Holiday weekends are a consistently great time to buy a mattress. Every major online mattress retailer has some sort of sales promotion that they turn on any time there’s a three-day weekend, and Labor Day is the same. You can usually find a decent mattress for really cheap if you don’t mind buying from a bed-in-a-box brand like Casper.
Clothing
As we make the transition to fall and back-to-school shopping reaches its peak, Labor Day weekend becomes one of the best times all year to find discounts on clothes. Major retailers like Old Navy and Macy’s already have sales live, and many smaller brands will offer some sort of Labor Day promotion this weekend as well.
Outdoor Gear
Similar to clothing retailers, outdoor shops tend to offer some pretty significant discounts as the seasons change. Labor Day marks the transition between summer and fall, meaning you can usually find some amazing deals on camping gear and other warm-weather equipment. REI is perhaps the most notable place to shop, and its Labor Day sale is already live.
Books
Labor Day weekend is a surprisingly good time to find some good deals on books. This is largely thanks to the huge Barnes and Noble sale that happens every year, but Amazon is also currently offering quite a few deals on hardcovers that are worthwhile. There are even Kindle deals this year, making it a good time to buy an e-reader if you don’t already have one.
LEGO Sets
Although Labor Day sales haven’t traditionally been the best time to buy LEGO sets, we are seeing some surprisingly good deals this year that we didn’t expect. Barnes and Noble is including LEGO deals as part of their sale, and Amazon has some well-hidden price drops. If you’re in the market for a discount on a LEGO Disney set or a deal on some LEGO flowers, now is a great time to buy.
What Shouldn’t You Buy During Labor Day Sales?
The short answer is that you shouldn’t buy anything that isn’t on sale. The longer answer is that some product categories simply won’t have good deals no matter how hard you look. Labor Day is not a particularly good time to buy video games, for example, and you likely won’t find discounts on any of the major consoles either. You should also consider holding off on buying a new phone if you’re in the market for one as new models will be arriving soon and prices will drop further on Black Friday. With the iPhone 16 coming out in September, the best time to buy a new iPhone is still a ways away.
More Upcoming Sales Events
If you don’t plan on doing any Labor Day deals shopping, there are still quite a few upcoming sales events in 2024. Next up is Amazon’s October Prime Day event, which the company just recently confirmed to be happening again this year. This sale will take place sometime in the middle of October and acts as a precursor to Black Friday. Following that, we usually see Black Friday deals starting as early as late October and running all the way through Cyber Monday.
