Mattress sales − as a Sleep Editor and sales hunter, this is my expert advice on finding the best mattress deals

Before I specialized as Homes & Gardens' Sleep Editor, I was a price tracker. I spent eight hours a day scouring the sites of major mattress brands, waiting for deals to drop. With my team of expert testers, I've learned what makes the best mattress and know where – and when − to get it for the best price.

So, if you're in the market for a new mattress and are looking to secure a good discount, look no further than this expert guide on mattress sales.

Where are the best places to buy a mattress?

The best places to buy a mattress are specialist sleep stores, including Saatva, Siena, and Sleep Number (and that's just the S's). Scroll through to shop from my shortlist and save yourself time and money.

• Avocado
• Bear
• Birch
• Brooklyn Bedding
• DreamCloud
• Helix
• Layla
• Leesa
• Lori Beds
• Nectar
• Nolah
• Saatva
• Siena
• Sleep Number
• Tempur-Pedic

FAQs

Are mattresses always on sale?

Not every mattress is always on sale, but I take your point: it would seem that you can always get a good deal on a mattress. Be warned that not every mattress sale is real: a few of the biggest names in bedding list never-changing 'sales prices' throughout the year in a practice known as price anchoring.

If you're keen to spot a good deal from a real fake, it might be worth downloading a reputable price tracker, such as CamelCamelCamel, which works on Amazon.

When is the best time to buy a mattress?

November is the best time to buy a mattress because of Black Friday. That's when you'll see the greatest breadth of deals and depth of discounts. Since a lot of brands open up Early Access sales at the start of November and extend them into the first week of December, you've got plenty of time to shop.

With that said, there are so many mattress sales throughout the year that it's almost always a good time to buy a mattress. Memorial Day in May is known for offering particularly deep discounts, while Amazon Prime Days in July and October are the best time to buy from Amazon storefronts, including Nectar, DreamCloud, and Zinus.

What is a good price for a mattress?

As the resident Sleep Editor at Homes & Gardens, I'm often asked: 'how much should you spend on a mattress?' Short answer: somewhere between $500 and $1,000. That should be enough to edge out the cheaper models made with toxic foams and fiberglass, without spending unnecessarily on bells and whistles, including luxury fabrics or cooling covers.

My long answer varies depending on the mattress type. As a general rule, hybrids and latex mattresses tend to be more expensive than memory foam models, which in turn are more expensive than innerspring mattresses. You'd be lucky to get a Queen-sized hybrid mattress for less than $1,500, due to the combination of technologies and mattress materials. I'd expect to spend at least $1,500 on a latex mattress, especially an organic one, to compensate for the time and energy it takes to produce natural latex.

Memory foam mattresses are the most variable: you see highly affordable models, such as the Zinus Cooling Green Tea Mattress, which retails for a little less than $500, beside much more expensive mattresses, such as the Saatva Contour5 Mattress, which goes for more than $2,500. Your average innerspring mattress comes in under $1,000 because it's so simple to make, but you'll find a few more expensive models: the Saatva Classic Mattress comes to mind at just under $2,000.

How will tariffs impact mattress prices?

'Tariffs are adding new layers of cost pressure across industries, and the mattress category is no exception,' says Byron Golub, Vice-President of Product & Merchandising at Saatva, the Smarter Luxury Sleep Company. These rising tariffs can significantly increase prices for companies that rely heavily on imported finished goods or components.'

'American-made mattresses are less exposed to tariff-related cost volatility,' Byron continues. 'With the potential for tariffs to raise prices on imported materials or finished products, now is a smart time to invest in a U.S.-crafted mattress. Not only are you likely to lock in current pricing, but you'll also benefit from faster delivery, local craftsmanship, and a company that can pivot more quickly in response to supply chain disruptions.'

Now is the time to learn where to buy American-made mattresses. It's worth flagging, though, that most mattresses incorporate a combination of domestic and foreign components. You might struggle to find a 'Made in USA' mattress, since the Federal Trade Commission standards are so rigorous: the mattress must be 'all or virtually all made in the United States'. Specialist components, such as wires and hardware, are often sourced from global suppliers. You'll have better luck shopping for 'Assembled in USA' mattresses.

Once you've bought the best bed, it's time to dress it. When you shop the bedding sales, you can save hundreds of dollars on sheets, shams, quilts, comforters, and everything in between.