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Apple Labor Day deals are already heating up. Good Housekeeping shares the savings you need to know

The 2025 MacBook Air and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 are at record-low prices!

Apple Labor Day deals are already heating up. Good Housekeeping shares the savings you need to know

The 2025 MacBook Air and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 are at record-low prices!

Mark your calendars. Labor Day is coming up and the sales are already kicking off. Mid August is *** great time to start looking at discounts. Jessica Teich works with her Hearst partners at Good Housekeeping to find out which deals are actually worth your money. We test thousands of products and our lab testing experts find the best products to buy, and then our deal finding experts find the best time to buy them. Here are her 5 buys for Labor Day sales. Number one. Any kind of summer gear that's still on your shopping list. Labor Day is your last and best chance to get summer appliances on sale, so air conditioners, air purifiers, even grills will be on *** really steep discount. Number 2, large appliances like washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers. Brands tend to release new large appliances in September and October. So before those launches, we need to get rid of the old inventory from last year, so you will find. Great discounts on last year's models. Same with number 3 outdoor furniture. Right now is one of the best times to get outdoor furniture ahead of next season because all of that inventory is about to be cleared out to make room for fall. Number 4, any back to school clothing you still need. So when you're thinking about back to school shopping, really think about what your kid might be wearing in the next month or two while it's seasons appropriate. So shorts, t-shirts, anything that's *** little bit cooler for those first weeks of the. or even for early next year instead of those heavier sweaters and long pants and shoes, things like that. And some of the best deals you'll find this year. Number 5, Apple products. Apple very rarely, almost never does *** sale in store, but there's one exception, and that is right now there is *** student discount. Whether you're *** student, *** parent, or an educator, you can get up to 10% off of iPads, MacBooks, iMacs. If you shop now through September, you can. In the deal, bundle your purchase with an accessory like AirPods or Apple's Magic keyboard for up to $199 in extra savings. Not *** student or you don't need the bundle? Check Best Buy and Amazon. We found even lower prices on Apple products there, and that's *** good reminder to always shop around. Make sure that you're checking the prices often, checking back at your favorite retailers, or if you have *** brand that you're loyal to, make sure that you're checking the price across retailers. As for when to shop, Tis says you can expect to see the steepest discounts the Thursday to Sunday before Labor Day. In Washington, I'm Amy Lowe.
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Updated: 12:26 PM CDT Aug 25, 2025
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Apple Labor Day deals are already heating up. Good Housekeeping shares the savings you need to know

The 2025 MacBook Air and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 are at record-low prices!

Good Housekeeping logo
Updated: 12:26 PM CDT Aug 25, 2025
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Jump to: AirPods Deals | Apple Watch Deals | iPad Deals | MacBook Deals | Apple Accessories Deals | Does Apple have a Labor Day sale?Mobile app users, click here to use the navigator above. Labor Day doesn't just mark the unofficial end of summer. The weekend also comes with some of the biggest sales of the year, including discounts on Apple tech tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute. While Labor Day isn't until September 1, many retailers start their sales early—so you can shop now and have plenty of time to enjoy your long weekend. Although Apple isn't holding its own Labor Day sale, over on Amazon, everything from AirPods to MacBooks is already discounted up to 32%, with some Apple gadgets reaching their lowest prices of the year (yes, beating Prime Day).THE BEST LABOR DAY DEALS SO FAROur team of shopping editors keeps a close eye on Apple deals, so we know which sales are worth it... and which you can skip. Right now, we'd recommend scooping up the 2025 MacBook Air and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 while they're at record-low prices.As always, we will continue to monitor Apple deals as the holiday approaches to keep you up to date on the discounts worth shopping. AirPods DealsExpert favorite deal: AirPods 4, the most recent generation of our best value AirPods pick, are just $99 right now, making them Apple's most wallet-friendly wireless earbuds.Apple Watch DealsExpert favorite deal: This 32% discount on the second-generation Apple Watch SE is the steepest deal we've found so far this Labor Day. It's also worth noting that the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon.iPad DealsExpert favorite deal: While it's not the best price we've seen, the 11-inch iPad is $50 off right now. We're hoping for steeper iPad deals as Labor Day approaches. MacBook DealsExpert favorite deal: The 2025 MacBook Air is just $799 ahead of Labor Day. This $200 discount drops Apple's newest laptop to its lowest price ever.Apple Accessories DealsExpert favorite deal: This pack of four AirTags is just $75, making each of these Good Housekeeping Institute-approved trackers just under $19.Does Apple have a Labor Day sale? Not exactly. Apple is currently running a back-to-school offer that's worth taking advantage of if you have family members headed back to college. Through September 30, college students, parents and educators can receive a free Apple accessory—including AirPods—with the purchase of an iPad, MacBook, or iMac through Apple's Education Store. Select products, including Apple Pencils and Magic Keyboards, are also eligible for education discounts.That said, it's worth cashing in on the discounts at Amazon since many of these deals are well below full price. Several Apple devices sold out during Prime Day, so whether you upgrade to AirPods Max or opt for an iPad that's great for travel, we suggest shopping with haste.

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doesn't just mark the unofficial end of summer. The weekend also comes with some of the biggest sales of the year, including discounts on Apple tech tested by the . While Labor Day isn't until September 1, many retailers start their sales early—so you can shop now and have plenty of time to enjoy your long weekend.

Although Apple isn't holding its own Labor Day sale, over on , everything from AirPods to MacBooks is already discounted up to 32%, with some Apple gadgets reaching their lowest prices of the year (yes, beating Prime Day).

THE BEST LABOR DAY DEALS SO FAR

Our team of shopping editors keeps a close eye on Apple deals, so we know which sales are worth it... and which you can skip. Right now, we'd recommend scooping up the and the while they're at record-low prices.

As always, we will continue to monitor Apple deals as the holiday approaches to keep you up to date on the discounts worth shopping.


AirPods Deals

Expert favorite deal: , the most recent generation of our pick, are just $99 right now, making them Apple's most wallet-friendly wireless earbuds.


Apple Watch Deals

Expert favorite deal: This 32% discount on the is the steepest deal we've found so far this Labor Day. It's also worth noting that the rugged has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon.


iPad Deals

Expert favorite deal: While it's not the best price we've seen, the is $50 off right now. We're hoping for steeper iPad deals as Labor Day approaches.


MacBook Deals

Expert favorite deal: The is just $799 ahead of Labor Day. This $200 discount drops Apple's newest laptop to its lowest price ever.


Apple Accessories Deals

Expert favorite deal: This is just $75, making each of these Good Housekeeping Institute-approved just under $19.


Does Apple have a Labor Day sale?

Not exactly. Apple is currently running a that's worth taking advantage of if you have family members headed back to college. Through September 30, college students, parents and educators can receive a free Apple accessory—including AirPods—with the purchase of an iPad, MacBook, or iMac through . Select products, including Apple Pencils and Magic Keyboards, are also eligible for education discounts.

That said, it's worth cashing in on the discounts at Amazon since many of these deals are well below full price. Several Apple devices sold out during , so whether you upgrade to or opt for an that's great for travel, we suggest shopping with haste.