It's the start of the Labor Day weekend. That means big discounts on a range of home home goods, and Walmart has plenty of deals already.
I'm a shopping writer and product tester, and I've gone through thousands of Walmart deals to find the best. Every one is featured with my thoughts on the pros and cons to help you find genuine value instead of a cheap discount.
By far the best deals are on patio furniture, with thousands off big furniture sets, but there's also some discounts on tested home and garden appliances, some of which I've tested first-hand.
Labor Day at Walmart
If you want to get straight to the point, there's a wide range of discounts across the site.
- Patio furniture at Walmart: The best deals of all, with thousands off outdoor furniture.
- Bedding at Walmart: I've found more than 50% off sham sets and pillows.
- Bath at Walmart: Big discounts on towels and bathroom furniture.
- Kitchen appliances at Walmart: Savings on air fryers, juicers, and slow cookers.
- Furniture at Walmart: I've spied hundreds of dollars off sofas and bed frames.
- Mattresses at Walmart: Mattresses start at $65 this Labor Day, with discounts on tested brands like Zinus and Casper.
Patio furniture
Traditionally, outdoor furniture has the biggest discounts on Labor Day. Retailers sell off furniture that they won't sell over the winter to free up their stock for gifts for the holidays, and Walmart is no exception. I've found huge deals at Walmart for this Labor Day.
Was $1899, now $729.99 at Walmart
I will be amazed if I see a better deal than this over this Labor Day: a frankly absurd $1,169.01 off this furniture set. It's one of the biggest savings I've ever seen, and there's even two pillows thrown in absolutely free. The catch? You have to move fast, as half of the six color options have already sold out.
Was $1299.99, now $499.99 at Walmart
This unbelievable $800 saving is one of the best deals I've seen this Labor Day. For the price of some outdoor chairs, you can grab a 3-seat sofa, a chair, and ottoman and a coffee table.
Was $1599.99, now $998.99 at Walmart
Aluminum has long been my secret weapon with garden furniture. It's lightweight, so it's easy to rearrange and move into storage, and it's also rustproof, so you can get years of use out of it. $600 is a great saving on a set that seat seven.
Was $1099.99, now $699.99 at Walmart
An. Modular sofas are so versatile. This set can be arranged as a pseudo-conversation pit as above, or changed into a long L-shaped sectional, or broken up into mixed seating for parties. This gray and navy set is perfect for sitting poolside.
Was $1099.99, now $649.99 at Walmart
I really like the lightweight polywicker frame on this furniture set - from a distance it almost looks like the seats are floating, and it's a nice change from the blocky gray sides of lots of polyrattan furniture. This set is now nearly $500 off for Labor Day.
Was $136, now $95.99 at Walmart
It's hard to beat a good Adirondack chair – they're an American classic. This one is made from hardwearing acacia, my favorite hardwood for outdoor furniture – it's lighter and cheaper than teak and has none of the potential ethical concerns.
Cleaning
I've long believed that vacuums are too expensive. They tend to cost hundreds of dollars and it always feels like a lot to spend just to have clean floors. That's why shopping for these at Labor Day is a smart move, and I've caught some of our favorites on markdown.
Kitchen
Kitchen appliances tend to have their biggest discounts around Black Friday, but there's still some good offers if you know where to look. My biggest tip is to look out for Labor Day's discounts on large appliances like fridges rather than smaller countertop appliances, as these aren't always on sale around Black Friday.
Gardens
Garden equipment also tends to go on sale for Labor Day for the same reasons as outdoor furniture, so you can find some great discounts. In all honesty I haven't been that impressed with the range of garden tool deals at Walmart, but I've found a couple deals that reallyt stand out.
Labor Day FAQs
When is Labor Day?
This year, Labor Day falls on September 4th. It's a federal holiday celebrating workers, so most people will have the day off.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is November 24th, the day after Thanksgiving. However, in recent years the deals have lasted all month long. The following Monday has also been called Cyber Monday, and sees further discounts.
What's on sale for Labor Day?
The biggest discounts on Labor Day tend to be for patio and garden furniture. That's because demand drops off after the summer, and retailers want to make room in their warehouses and shop floors for holiday gifts. That means you can save thousands on patio furniture. You might not be able to use it in a couple months, but you'll have it in time for spring.
Final thoughts
Walmart has some great deals, but it pays off to shop around. It's well worth considering other retailers like Amazon, Bloomingdale's, QVC and Wayfair.
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