I’ve Tested 250+ Mattresses—These 8 Early Labor Day Deals Are Worth It
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It's my job to test mattresses in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab , and I've evaluated more than 250 different beds from various brands. After doing this job for nearly five years (and my colleagues have been testing mattresses for over 10 years!), I know you don't have to wait until Labor Day weekend to find a great discount. In fact, some of the top-performing mattresses in our tests in the Textiles Lab are already up to 40% off.
A mattress is a big investment that you'll live with for years, so don't get too caught up in the discount numbers. The best deal is ultimately on a bed that's right for your sleep style, needs, and budget. So I'm looking beyond the biggest markdowns to find deals on mattresses we'd recommend at full price.
Saatva Labor Day Sale
THE DEAL:This Labor Day, Good Housekeeping readers can take 20% offtheir Saatva orders (with a minimum $1,000 spend) by shopping through our exclusive link .
WHY WE LOVE IT:This is an exclusive deal for our readers that's better than Saatva's public sale. Best of all, every mattress order comes with complimentary white-glove delivery and mattress removal, plus a generous 365-night trial (returns are subject to a $99 pickup fee).
IN OUR TESTS:Our Lab has tested hundreds of mattresses, but the Saatva Classic (featured) consistently comes out on top in our evaluations. Beyond its quality materials and construction, it has top-notch edge support and exceptional breathability. And if you're looking for a supportive bed, this is one of the best you'll find. Our testers found that it runs a bit firm, but you've got three firmness levels to choose from.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Our Experts' Best Overall Saatva Mattress Pick Is an Exclusive 20% Off for Labor Day
Avocado Labor Day Sale
THE DEAL:Right now, customers can take up to 20% off Avocado's mattresses, including 20% off our favorite organic mattress , the Avocado Green Mattress .
WHY WE LOVE IT:This is the biggest sale we've seen on the Green Mattress this year. It's typically 15% off on shopping holidays, which makes the 20% discount extra exciting.
IN OUR TESTS:This mattress uses latex, which is more resilient than foam and prized for its ability to evenly distribute your body weight. Because of that, while there's some give, it won't sink nearly as much under your weight and has a dense, springy feel. One tester shared, "It is very firm like a good solid hug, but at the same time conforms to you and embraces you."
It's also certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), which means Avocado adheres to strict manufacturing standards.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Here's Why the Avocado Green Mattress Is Our Top-Tested Organic Mattress
Bear Labor Day Sale
THE DEAL:Now through September 7, Bear is offering 40% offmattresses plus free sleep accessories, including two pillows and a mattress protector with the code GH40.
WHY WE LOVE IT:Bear typically offers a 35% discount on holiday weekends, so this exclusive 40% sale is a major steal.
IN OUR TESTS:Bear's Elite Hybrid Mattress has the best hybrid mattress we've tested since it launched four years ago. It's designed to promote spinal alignment, providing targeted comfort and support in key areas, and it's delivered. Every tester who's tried it has raved about how it improved their sleep quality and praised the comfortable feel.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: I've Been Testing Mattresses for Over 10 Years. Here's Why the Bear Elite Hybrid Is My Favorite.
Purple Labor Day Sale
THE DEAL:Through September 15, take up to $1,999 off a mattress and base , including 20% offour favorite cooling mattress, the Purple Mattress.
WHY WE LOVE IT:It's been a long time since the Purple Mattress has been 20% off. The last time it was this discounted was July of last year, and its prices (like many other brands) have increased since. If you're curious about the brand or a loyalist, this is a great time to buy.
IN OUR TESTS:Hot sleepers and back-pain sufferers praised its breathable nature and standout support. One tester described it as "the perfect balance of soft and firm," while a survey panelist shared, "Every other mattress [that] I have used has never made me feel cool while I sleep, [but] this one does."
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: We Extensively Tested Purple Mattresses and Surveyed 200 Owners. Here's What You Need to Know
Nolah Labor Day Sale
THE DEAL: Good Housekeeping readers can take an extra $100 offmattress purchases with code GH100, which you can stack with the brand's 35% discountthrough September 7.
WHY WE LOVE IT:Nolah's mattress sales are consistent across holiday weekends, and our discount helps you save an extra 7% on the Queen-size Original mattress.
IN OUR TESTS:Testers and survey respondents with conditions like sciatica and scoliosis gave the Nolah Original top scores for pressure relief and support. Every tester with chronic back pain was surprised by how comfortable it was and reported improved sleep quality. We also like that it uses zoned foam (rare for all-foam beds): This means it's firmer in the lumbar region, which is designed to maintain a neutral spinal alignment as you sleep.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Sleep Testers Swear Nolah's Mattress Alleviates Back Pain
Mattress Firm Labor Day Sale
THE DEAL:Until September 29, you can score up to $700 offselect mattresses from top brands like Sealy , Serta , Sleepy's , and Beautyrest . You can also get a King bed for the price of a Queen, or buy a Queen bed for the price of a Twin-size bed.
WHY WE LOVE IT:Mattress Firm has a variety of our favorite mattress brands to choose from, and we love how shipping is faster than other retailers.
IN OUR TESTS:Beautyrest Black is one of the most well-known luxury mattresses, and its recent upgrades have excelled in true comfort and quality support. "The mixture of foam and coils is a really nice marriage of support and stability while also getting a pillow-top feel that's luxurious to sink into," said one of our consumer testers.
Stearns & Foster Labor Day Sale
THE DEAL:Now through September 15, take $300 off our pick for a firm bed among the best mattresses, the Estate Mattress. You can also take $300 off The Studio , $600 off The Lux Estate , or $700 off The Reserve , which are great options as well (the Estate is just our top pick!).
WHY WE LOVE IT:The firmness rating of this traditional innerspring mattress is a 9 out of 10 (or a 7 out of 10 with the pillow top firm), so it's great for those who prefer a firm mattress, sleep on their stomach, or have a heavier body weight.
IN OUR TESTS:After evaluating the Estate Mattress and considering feedback from testers who slept on this bed at home, we rated it as one of the best firm mattresses ."I love how firm and structured the mattress felt," one tester shared. "I've been sleeping much more soundly."
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Is the Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress Really Worth It? Our Experts Put the Pricey Bed to the Test.
Tempur-Pedic Labor Day sale
THE DEAL:Tempur-Pedic is offering $500 offthe ProBreeze , LuxeBreeze, and LuxeAdapt and $700 offthe ActiveBreeze Mattress Set . The deal lasts now through September 15.
WHY WE LOVE IT: We're fans of Tempur-Pedic mattresses , and we especially like the brand's Breeze line for its cooling properties. The LuxeBreeze is one of our favorite cooling mattresses because it helps keep you up to 10 degrees cooler at night as you sleep (and the brand has testing data to support this claim!). If you're looking to spend a bit less, we also like the ProBreeze, which helps keep you five degrees cooler throughout the night, according to the brand.
IN OUR TESTS:Our consumer testers told us this mattress ran a bit firm and had excellent cooling capabilities. One shared, "I'm not overheating throughout the night as often (if ever), which used to happen pretty frequently" on their old mattress.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: A Bedding Expert Weighs in on The Tempur-ActiveBreeze Smart Bed After Testing It for a Year
Other Labor Day Mattress Deals to Consider
✔️ Amerisleep :Take $1000 offthe AS6 Black Series right now. You can also use code LD600to get $600 offthe AS2 , AS3 , and AS5 mattresses, including the foam and hybrid models.
✔️ Beautyrest :Take up to $1000 offselect mattress and adjustable base sets.
✔️ Brooklyn Bedding :Take 25% offsitewide, and 30% off any dorm essentials from the brand.
✔️ Casper : Save 30%on one of our top picks for a mattress in a box, The Snow . You can also take 20% off The One and Cloud One mattresses, or take 30% offCasper's Hybrids and Maxes mattresses.
✔️ Helix :Take up to 30% offour favorite mattresses from Helix. Use code LDW20to get 20% off a Core mattress , code LUXE25to take 25% off a Luxe mattress , and ELITE30to take 30% off an Elite mattress .
✔️ Leesa :Take 25% offselect mattresses and up to 30% off bundles.
✔️ Naturepedic :Take 20% offall mattresses.
✔️ Sealy :Now through September 15, use code PPHYBRIDto take $200 offthe Posturepedic Hybrid or use code PPSPRINGto take $100 offthe Posturepedic Spring (prices reflect queen sizes). You can also get a $200 VISA Gift Cardif you purchase the Posturepedic Elite directly from the Sealy site (qualifying purchases apply).
✔️ Serta :Right now, save up to $900on mattress and adjustable base sets.
THE DEAL:Until Sept. 9, you can take up to $400 off the the TEMPUR-Adapt collection and $700 off the TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze mattress . Plus, you can take 30% off the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress with code CLOUD30.
WHY WE LOVE IT:This is the brand's biggest sale this yearon the Adapt line, including a $400 discount on the ProAdapt mattresses, which is our experts' best overall luxury pick . This is the best price we've seen on the ProAdapt.
IN OUR TESTS:While the ProAdapt mattress conforms and adapts to your body as you sleep, users loved its success at retaining its shape over time (AKA, no permanent indentations were made!). Our testers were impressed by this mattress' comfortable, pressure-relieving memory foam, and one even said it was "love at first sleep."
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Do Tempur-Pedic Mattresses Really Outperform the Rest?
THE DEAL:Good Housekeeping readers can take 27% off their Helix orderswith code GH27now through Sept 1.Each mattress purchase includes two free pillows. Luxe and Elite mattress purchases also include one free sheet set and mattress protector.
WHY WE LOVE IT:This deal beats Helix's public sale of 25% off sitewide.
IN OUR TESTS:Couples with different sleep styles and preferences gave the Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress especially high marks for its comfortable nature, but its happy medium is also great for combination sleepers. "After trying out many Helix mattresses, the Dusk Luxe remains my favorite," Wu says. "It uses a foam that blends memory foam and latex for a responsive yet pressure-relieving feel."
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Helix Carries Over 20 Mattresses — Here's Why We Love the Dusk Luxe Model
THE DEAL:This Labor Day, take 27% offthe T&N Mint Hybrid. Plus, if you purchase the T&N Original or the T&N Original Hybrid at regular price, you can receive a free Original Pillow Set .
WHY WE LOVE IT:This is the brand's biggest sale for the Mint line this year. In regards to the free pillows, our pros rated T&N's Original Pillow Set as the best foam pickin our best pillows roundup . "Usually when brands give away pillows or bedding, it's not great stuff or worth a lot, but these are pillows that are really nice," Wu says.
IN OUR TESTS:The Mint Hybrid did well and has a comfortable, soft, medium-plush feel. While the mattress is a bit more conforming than the T&N Original, it was still quite responsive in our tests. Our pros were also impressed by the micro coils in this mattress. "I don't normally see micro coils for under $1,500 for a Queen–even when on sale–since they're a premium feature," Wu shares.
THE DEAL:Ahead of Labor Day, you can take 25% off sitewidewith the code LABORDAY25.
GH32 32% off
WHY WE LOVE IT:With this discount, you can save $466 on the Aurora Luxe Mattress, which is our pros' best cooling pick for soft mattresses. Soft mattresses typically use memory foam, which notoriously traps heat. So the Aurora Luxe offers truly a luxurious sleep experience for those who run hot but want a soft bed.
IN OUR TESTS:GH Home Reviews Analyst Amanda Constantine says the Aurora Luxe is one of her favorites among the several cooling mattresses she has tested over the years. "There's an initial icy feel when I lie down, which fades while I sleep, but I rarely wake up too warm. If I do, adjusting my position brings instant relief," she says.
THE DEAL:From Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, you can take 30% off select mattresses.This includes discounts on the Sapira Hybrid and the Original Hybrid .
WHY WE LOVE IT:We don't typically see this large of discounts from Leesa outside of holiday discounts, so it's great to shop while it's offered.
IN OUR TESTS:"I find that the Original Hybrid has a balanced, uniform feel, making it more versatile, while the Sapira Hybrid is suited to those who love plush memory foam," Wu says. When we surveyed users, many raved about Leesa mattresses' soft, cushioning foam.
Is Labor Day a good time to buy a new mattress?
Historically, holiday weekends like Labor Day are typically the best time of year to save on mattresses. "While mattress companies offer discounts and sales throughout the year, a holiday weekend is when you'll see the most consistent and competitive offers across brands," says Lexie Sachs, director of strategy and operations at the Good Housekeeping Institute, after covering mattresses for over a decade.
This year, a few early Labor Day deals are better than those we saw during Fourth of July weekend and even Memorial Day weekend. But if you have your heart set on a particular brand or mattress and you don't love the discount you're seeing right now, it may be worth waiting for the next holiday weekend sale (Black Friday is sooner than you think!).
READ MORE: I Test Mattresses for a Living. Here's What I Really Think About Labor Day 'Sales'
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab has been testing bedding and home products for over 125 years. Each year, our analysts research and review hundreds of mattresses. Rounding out our Lab evaluations, we also survey our larger testing panel and coordinate at-home consumer testing, so we can track real-life performance.
As a senior textiles analyst, I'm one of GH's leading mattress experts—and I currently oversee all mattress testing. I regularly evaluate mattresses and coordinate consumer testing, all while reviewing new sleep studies and writing about beds for every type of sleeper. I hold a Master of Engineering in materials science and engineering and a Bachelor of Science in fiber science from Cornell University.
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