Mattress sales and Presidents' Day go hand in hand. It's the time of year that you'll see the deepest discounts on mattresses, as specialist sleep stores shift stock to make way for the new season.
You can choose from memory foam, hybrid, and innerspring mattresses, not to mention organic latex options and natural models. With so much on sale across so many outlets, it's easy to feel spoiled for choice. What's more, it's not the only time of year you will see discounts. There's also sales around Memorial Day, July 4th, and big discounts, so it can be hard to know whether to buy now or hold out a couple months and save money.
As a sleep editor, I know what makes the best mattress: premium materials, expert craftsmanship, and custom comfort. As a shopping editor, I know how to find these things at a reasonable price point. I consulted mattress manufacturers and money-saving experts to learn more about mattress sales and outline the pros and cons of buying a mattress on Presidents' Day.
Should I buy a mattress on Presidents' Day?
If you're reading this article, the chances are that you're in the market for a new mattress. To save you some time and money, I've rounded up a few of my favorite Presidents' Day mattress deals at the fairest prices you'll find online. Whether you're shopping for the best memory foam mattress or an innerspring, I've got you covered.
Pro: You can get luxury for less
It's no secret that mattresses can be seriously expensive. Outside of sales season, you might to drop thousands of dollars on a mattress to pick up a quality model.
Now, when you're shopping for a premium product, you can't be surprised by a premium price tag. It takes a lot of time and effort to source the materials and manufacturers to make a luxury mattress, and the price point reflects that. Even with a deep discount, courtesy of Presidents' Day, you're unlikely to see a luxury mattress listed for less than $1,000.
With that said, you could save hundreds on the best luxury mattress when you shop the sales. I'm talking organic latex models and plush memory foams selling for a fraction of their RRP. You even might get a few freebies thrown in, from thermoregulating bed sheets to waterproof mattress protectors. If you're looking to kit out your bedroom on a budget, you should take advantage of the Presidents' Day sales.
The hallmark of a luxury mattress is custom comfort. The Botanical Bliss is made to order and comes in every size, from Twin to California King, including Split King and Queen options to suit couples who share a bed, but not a sleep style. You can choose between a medium and firm feel and even select your ideal mattress height, from 9 to 12 inches.
You can find more detail in our PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress review.
For a luxury mattress, the WinkBed was already fairly affordable. Now, with $300 off for Presidents' Day, it's an absolute steal. This hybrid mattress combines the plush feel of memory foam with the airflow of an innerspring. I've just requested the WinkBed for review, and I can't wait to put it to the test.
Filled with natural latex and wrapped in organic cotton, the Birch Luxe Natural Mattress is kind to your skin, and to the planet. It features zoned lumbar support to lift your lower back and maintain the natural alignment of your spine. It's a great option for back and stomach sleepers who'd like to shop sustainably.
You can find more detail in our Birch Luxe Natural Mattress review.
Pro: You'll find deep discounts
There's an old adage that mattresses are always on sale. Between all the federal holidays and site-specific sales, it might seem that way. I asked Vice President of Marketing for mattress retailer Sit'n Sleep Drew Miller to tell me more about what makes Presidents' Day so special.
Drew puts it down to the sheer range and scale of deals. 'Since many retailers offer Presidents' Day deals, there's more competition to offer the best deal,' Drew explains. 'That means there are more options to pick from, especially if you are shopping for a specific brand'. On Presidents' Day, you tend to see discounts across entire sites and stores.
When you're shopping the sales, it pays to keep your options open and consider older models alongside the latest and greatest mattresses. According to Drew, 'this is a great time to buy a top-of-the-line mattress from a previous year, as retailers are looking to clear out older models to make room for new inventory. Those options tend to have even bigger slashes in pricing'.
Drew is the Vice President of Marketing for Sit'n Sleep, the largest independent mattress retailer in Southern California. He started as a retail sales consultant and worked his way up through all areas of the business before settling in marketing.
These deals aren't confined to one day: I've seen mattress deals dropping throughout the month of February. Drew says that 'many brands will start their sale early and run through the holiday week, giving you more time to secure exclusive deals'. If you miss out on Presidents' Day, you only need to wait for Sleep Week discounts in March to bag a mattress at a bargain price.
These are a few of the deepest discounts I've spotted so far. I've found super savings of more than $1,000, as well as half-price mattresses from mid-range sleep stores.
When you shop the Presidents' Day sales at Siena, you could walk away with a memory foam mattress for $300 less than its listing price. That's five thick layers of foam, infused with gel to alleviate aches and pains, for just $400. I recommend the Siena for stomach sleepers and buyers on a budget.
You can find more detail in our Siena Mattress review.
If you like the feel of memory foam, but you're keen to stay cool, you should explore alternative foams. The Nolah Original Mattress features thick layers of polyfoam, or AirFoam, perforated with thousands of tiny air pockets to boost breathability. When you use the code HOMES100, you can save an extra $100 on your Nolah mattress.
You can find more detail in our Nolah Original Mattress review.
Your money goes a long way when you shop at DreamCloud. This Presidents' Day, you can bag a DreamCloud Mattress for 50% off, and save more than $1,000 while you're at it. The DreamCloud Premier Rest Hybrid features thousands of individually wrapped spring coils for reinforced edge support as well as a dynamic transition layer to maintain the natural alignment of your spine.
You can find more detail in our DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress review.
The best box mattress offers comfort and convenience in the same compact package, delivered right to your door. The Emma Original comprises three thick layers of memory foam, designed to absorb the pressure from your joints and alleviate aches and pains. Although it sleeps a little hot, you won't get much better for less than $600.
You can find more detail in our Emma Mattress review.
I'd recommend this memory foam model for side sleepers, back sleepers, and anyone else who'd like a mattress with a bit of give, though stomach sleepers might find that they sink in too far. For a memory foam mattress, the Leesa Original sleeps cool, thanks to its breathable cover and cooling top layer.
You can find more detail in our Leesa Original Memory Foam Mattress review.
Retailing for more than $3,500, the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress is seriously expensive. That's why it's worth snapping up a sale when you see one. When you take advantage of the Presidents' Day mattress deals, you can save more than $1,000 on the best cooling mattress. Our sleep expert tested this mattress through an Atlanta heatwave and never once woke up in a sweat.
You can find more detail in our Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress review.
Con: Budget isn't always better
With so many Presidents' Day mattress sales to sift through, it can be hard to tell the difference between a good deal and a low price on a poor product. If a mattress deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
I asked shopping expert David Bakke how to spot a genuine deal from a real fake. David recommends 'measuring the mattress to ensure that it's at least 8 inches thick: anything less is a fake. Your mattress should also have a manufacturer's tag with all of the relevant information, including the make, model, and perhaps a serial number'. It's worth checking a retailer's returns policy before you buy, so that you aren't stuck with an unsuitable mattress.
David is a contributing writer and shopping expert for DollarSanity, the money saving experts. Before he began as a blogger, David worked as a personal finance analyst and even authored his own money saving manual.
When you're shopping the sales, I'd urge you to slow down and take a second to think about what you really want and need in a mattress. There's no point picking up a discounted innerspring if you prefer the feel of memory foam: you might just end up replacing it next Presidents' Day.
If you're keen to upgrade your sleep, but you just can't stretch to a new mattress, you might be better off with one of the best mattress toppers, instead. These thick layers of foam could transform the feel of your mattress for a fraction of the price of replacing it. Plus, when you shop the Presidents' Day sales, you're bound to find top-quality toppers listed for less.
This mattress topper incorporates TEMPUR technology to respond to every sleeper's weight, shape, size, and temperature for custom support. The TEMPUR-Adapt Topper features non-slip Staytight straps to ensure a snug, secure fit. Just don't try to stretch the straps over mattresses more than 13 inches thick.
This mattress topper is filled with organic latex, harvested straight from Sri Lanka. It features a five zone design, carefully calibrated to support each part of your body, from your neck and shoulders to your hips and lumbar region. When you shop with Turmerry, you can set the firmness of your topper on a scale from soft to extra firm.
Forget everything you think you know about memory foam. This mattress topper is infused with a cooling gel to conduct heat and wick moisture while you sleep. It comes wrapped in a cooling fiberfill cover so that you're always sleeping on the fresh side of the bed.
Con: The mattress you want might not be on sale
If you're really passionate about sleep, you might have a dream mattress. For me, it's the Saatva Zenhaven. If I had $3,000 to drop on a mattress, I'd want to spend it on this organic natural latex number, with its dual-sided design for custom comfort. I'm getting sleepy just thinking about it.
Luckily for me, there's a Presidents' Day discount running on the Saatva Zenhaven, but your dream mattress might not be on sale this time around. You might find it listed for less in next month's Sleep Week, or you could wait for other federal holidays to roll around. Unless it's falling apart at the seams, there's no great rush to pick up a new mattress, and you could always tide yourself over with a topper.
Presidents' Day mattress deals FAQs
What time of year are mattress sales?
Federal holidays tend to bring deep discounts on bedding. You'll find everything from big-ticket items, such as mattresses, to smaller sleep essentials, from sheets to shams, listed for less. Presidents' Day is particularly big for bedding. That's because many mattress retailers release their new models in April and spend the early spring trying to shift old stock.
Why are mattresses always on sale?
Not every mattress is always on sale, but I take your point. Between the federal holidays and the site-specific sales, it would seem that there's always a mattress sale running somewhere. Take note, though, that not every mattress sale is real: some of the biggest names in bedding stand accused of listing the same 'sales price' all year round in a practice known as price anchoring. For the best chance of bagging a real deal, I recommend shopping at a reputable sleep store over a holiday weekend.
Our verdict
If you know you need a new mattress, and you'd like to take stock of your options, I'd recommend shopping on Presidents' Day. You'll find the widest range of deals and the deepest discounts this side of Black Friday. Stick to the specialist sleep stores to ensure you're paying for a premium product, rather than a brand name, and don't be afraid to shop around to find the best price on a particular mattress. If the mattress of your dreams isn't listed for less, you don't need to fill the void with something inferior: just wait for the next federal holiday or site-specific sale to roll around.
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