7 Best Early Labor Day Mattress Sales, Vetted by AD (2026)

It’s no secret that Labor Day weekend is a great time to save big on mattresses. That’s why our sleuthing staff already spotted the best Labor Day mattress sales, so you can save a buck or two (see: hundreds to thousands). And you know you can trust our judgment, since we’ve collectively tested dozens—from classic innersprings to ultra-plush memory foams. We’ve hauled these mattresses up walkups and into elevators, assembled them, and slept on them for months to make sure they’re worthwhile investments.Featured in this articleBest Mattress-in-a-Box SaleDreamCloud Premier Hybrid MattressRead moreBest Memory Foam Mattress SaleNectar Classic Memory Foam MattressRead moreBest Side Sleeper Mattress SaleNolah Evolution 15 Hybrid MattressRead moreMattresses are an investment, which is why we only recommend vetted top brands and discounts well over 50% off their best products. And while you’re shopping, take note that all sorts of accoutrements (think: mattress toppers, pillows, and sheet sets) are also marked down. From hybrid to soft beds, we highlight a few of our tried-and-true picks that are now on big discount, so you can create the sleep sanctuary of your dreams right now.Best Mattress-in-a-Box Sale: DreamCloudDreamCloud Premier Hybrid MattressDreamCloud Ultra Hybrid MattressDreamCloud, our pick for stomach sleepers and hybrid mattresses, is offering up to 60% off mattresses and 66% off bundles for its early Labor Day sale. They make a medium-firm mattress with everything we’ve come to expect: quilted cover, cooling fiber technology, and one inch of memory foam for pressure relief. Plus, you’ll get a 365-night warranty. Our global visuals director Michael Shome tested the Premier Hybrid—our staff’s favorite mattress-in-a-box—and says it’s “moderately firm, but the plush Euro Top adds an extra layer of coziness and comfort.” The Ultra Hybrid option has an extra layer and is considered two times more cooling than Shome’s premier hybrid, making it a solid choice for hot sleepers.Best Memory Foam Mattress Sale: NectarNectar Classic Memory Foam MattressNectar Luxe Memory Foam MattressNectar makes memory foam mattresses at mid-range price points, and it’s quickly become a favorite among AD staffers who like a more plush sleep surface. Right now, you can take advantage of early deals offering up to 50% off mattresses and up to 66% off bundles. The brand’s classic memory foam mattress is a worthwhile buy, according to contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert. She calls it a “sweet spot for something more premium, but still affordable,” and with a discount, it’s an automatic win for your wallet. Contributor Nick Mafi also tested the mattress, and notes that it is slightly more plush than medium firm—with a surprising give for those who haven’t yet made the leap to memory foam. For even more cooling properties and pressure relief, consider the brand’s upgraded luxe memory foam mattress.Best Side Sleeper Mattress Sale: NolahNolah Evolution 15 Hybrid MattressNolah NaturalNolah prides itself on being one of the best mattresses for side sleepers thanks to its proprietary Cooling Nolah AirFoam, which “provides superior pressure relief, keeps you cool, and contours perfectly to your body.” During Nolah’s early access Labor Day mattress sales, you can score 35% off sitewide—including the brand’s most popular mattress, the Nolah Evolution hybrid mattress. Audrey Lee, AD’s shopping editor and a self-described mattress snob, has a clear set of standards for her ideal sleep sanctuary: a firm mattress that encourages spinal alignment, with a plush pillow top to support her neck and shoulders as a side sleeper. The mattress that checks all these boxes? None other than the Nolah Evolution, which Lee says, “lives up to its medium firm rating (if not slightly firmer).” She adds that the cushioning pillow top and upper foam transition layers give her plenty of pressure relief, while the bed of coils offers just enough support. For a more eco-friendly mattress, Nolah’s Natural Hybrid Mattress is made with organic latex foam layers and an organic cotton cover.Best Innerspring Mattress Sale: SaatvaSaatva Classic MattressSaatva Loom & Leaf MattressWe’ve long praised Saatva for their high-quality innerspring mattresses, and ahead of Labor Day, you can take $350 off orders of $1,000 or more. If we had to pick favorites, it would be the classic innerspring. “The Saatva mattress offers more support and is firmer than mattresses I’ve had in the past,” writes Erin Kaplan, vice president of communications. “It also keeps me much cooler throughout the night—a huge plus for anyone who gets hot while sleeping.” And for those looking for plush comfort, contributor Bailey Berg and her environmental scientist partner found their “unicorn” mattress in the Saatva Loom and Leaf. The memory foam mattress features two cooling gel-infused foam layers and a quilted top layer for extra cushioning. “The supportive foam, it turns out, does a great job of isolating motion transfer,” Berg says in her review. “And the brand wasn’t kidding when it said you’d feel buoyant. I’m a stomach and back sleeper, whereas he’s a strict side sleeper, and we both mentioned feeling like it was the perfect amount of cushioning and contouring to relieve pressure points in either sleeping position.”Best Affordable Mattress Sale: ZinusZinus Green Tea Memory Foam MattressZinus Green Tea Cooling Memory Foam MattressZinus, who makes some of our favorite bed frames, is another established name we’re hoping will offer major discounts on their well-reviewed mattresses during Labor Day. At the time of publishing, the brand was promoting queen mattress deals.We’d use this opportunity to snag the Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress at 30% off, which contributor Jacorey Moon says allows him to “sleep like a baby.” “Honestly, it felt like I was cradled in clouds (even if the mattress has a firm feel to it),” he adds, sharing other benefits like zone pressure relief, good motion retention, and breathability. The brand’s most popular design is the Cooling Green Tea Mattress and is 38% off. Its product highlights are two inches of cooling gel memory foam.Best Sustainable Mattress Sale: PlushBedsThe Botanical Bliss Organic Latex MattressSignature Bliss PillowTop MattressPlushBeds is a California-based mattress company manufacturing luxury mattresses with sustainability in mind. During their ongoing summer sale, you can save up to 50% off mattresses and get white-glove delivery for $199. Contributor Blake Bakkila was an innerspring devotee until she made the switch to the brand’s Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress, and now, she can’t go back to the coils. “As a toddler mom, a long, restful night’s sleep isn’t always guaranteed—but this mattress makes it significantly easier to drift off into dreamland,” she shares. “Its three tiers of latex cushioning provides unmatched comfort, and it’s been the ultimate addition to our sleep sanctuary.” If you need a bit more support than an all-foam mattress, there’s the Signature Bliss PillowTop, a hybrid style with a plush organic latex foam pillowtop and bed of encased, motion-isolating coils.Best Hybrid Mattress Sale: AwaraAwara Classic Hybrid MattressAwara Premier Hybrid MattressAwara offers three hybrid mattresses at varying price points: the Essential, Classic, and Premier. The Essential is the most affordable model, starting at $599, and the Premier is the most popular (and most souped-up) style—and now, you can save up to 50% on all mattresses with their early Labor Day deals. Alpert tested the Classic, and says the organic materials—including GOLS-certified organic latex and organic New Zealand wool—won her over while she was shopping for a new mattress for her 12-year-old son. While it’s more plush than her own hybrid memory foam mattress (she refers to it as “squishy”), she says the mattress’s benefits outweighed the break-in period. “I would definitely recommend this mattress to a friend who is looking for a new mattress for their kids,” she adds. “All the sustainability elements will definitely make them rest easy at night.”