Your ultimate guide to shopping the Presidents' Day sales

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Presidents’ Day consistently brings some of the biggest deals of the year, with retailers rolling out discounts on everything from home appliances to furniture and décor.

Whatever you’re shopping for, whether it's a new non-toxic air fryer or one of the best Dyson alternatives, Presidents’ Day is a reliable time to enjoy discounts across products for the home.

To make shopping simpler, we’ve put together an expert A-to-Z guide to where to shop and what to buy during the Presidents’ Day sales. Along with plenty of helpful advice on how to spot a genuinely good deal.

Where to Shop − An Expert A to Z

Amazon: Save on appliances, home essentials, tech and more
Anthropologie: Discounts on beautiful decor and accessories
Best Buy: Deals across all categories, including appliances and furniture
Brooklinen: Shop deals on award-winning bedding
Crate & Barrel: Enjoy discounts on chic furniture and decor
Dreamcloud: Discounts across bestselling mattresses and sleep accessories
Dyson: Save on some of our best-on-test vacuums
H&M: Discounts on decorations, bedding, lamps, and more
IKEA: Deals across all home categories
KitchenAid: Save on some of our favorite countertop appliances
Le Creuset: Discounts across bestselling cookware
Lulu & Georgia: Save on timeless furniture, decor and more
Macy's: Savings across all home categories
Magnolia: Deals across home decor, including chic seasonal finds
McGee & Co.: Save on beautiful furniture and home decor
Modloft: Enjoy savings on chic furniture
Nectar: Discounts across bestselling mattresses and sleep accessories
Net-a-Porter: Deals in luxurious vases, tableware, candles, and more
Nordstrom: Save across all categories
Our Place: Save on bestselling cookware
Pottery Barn: Up to 60% off in the End of Season Sale
QVC: Great discounts on appliances, including Dyson, Ninja, and more
Rejuvenation: Save on chic lighting, hardware, furniture and more
Ruggable: Discounts across some of our favorite rugs
Rove Lab: Save on beautiful sofas
Saatva: Discounts across bestselling mattresses and sleep accessories
Saks: Save on luxury home decor and accessories
Serena & Lily: Discounts on beautiful coastal-inspired furniture
SharkNinja: Deals on bestselling air fryers, vacuums, beauty, and more
Sleep Number: Discounts across bestselling mattresses and sleep accessories
Target: Enjoy savings across all home categories
The Home Depot: Deals on furniture, tools, appliances and more
Walmart: $100s' worth of savings across all categories
Wayfair: Great discounts across all categories
West Elm: Save on stylish furniture, decor and more
Williams-Sonoma: Deals across our favorite cookware and kitchenware brands

How Do You Know If You’ve Got a Good Deal in the Presidents’ Day Sales?

DO Read as Many Reviews as You Can

Before you buy, be sure to read a selection of customer reviews to get a better idea of what it might be like to use this product. We try not to be taken in by the first few five-star reviews, but equally, won't be put off by the odd two- or three-star. With reviews, it's about quantity just as much as quality.

DON'T Buy Something Just Because It’s on Sale

Of course, many of us can't resist a good bargain − but you should never compromise quality for cost. Before you snap up that sales price, ask yourself whether the discount is too deep – whether you're being tricked into buying something subpar for the price it's actually worth.

DO Your Research Ahead of Time

Before any major sales holiday, comb through your favorite retailers and make a wish list of the products you want to buy. Also, it's worth making sure you're signed up for mailing lists to get notified when anything on your wish list goes on sale.

DON'T Rush to Buy an Early Deal

You might see prices fall even further over the course of Presidents' Day. Unless you've already got your eye on a trending product that you're afraid will sell out, we would encourage you to hold off and wait for more deals to drop.

FAQs

When is Presidents' Day?

Presidents' Day falls in February each year. The next big sales event to follow Presidents' Day is Memorial Day, with sales often starting at the start of May.

When Do Presidents’ Day Sales Start?

It depends on the sales category. Mattress brands are often the first to launch Presidents' Day discounts, so keep an eye on the mattress sales towards the end of January. At the start of February, you can also expect to see large appliances listed for less.

Major home retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Target, tend to wait until the week before Presidents' Day to drop their biggest deals on home tech and small appliances.

Zara joined Homes & Gardens in February 2022 as a Content Editor. After studying English Literature at University, she worked as an Ecommerce Website Editor, Content Writer and Buying Intern at multiple independent businesses within the luxury retail and lifestyle sectors. Her role at Homes & Gardens unites her love, experience and passion for the world of design and desire to create inspiring written content. She enjoys nothing more than discovering new trends, brands and products, whether that be in fashion, interior design or lifestyle.