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.
Labor Day sales started early this year—Good Housekeeping says these are the ones worth shopping
Summer may be coming to a close, but these deals have just started.
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Our favorite early Labor Day sales | The best Labor Day tech deals | The best Labor Day Apple deals | The best Labor Day mattress deals | The best Labor Day deals on kitchen appliances | The best Labor Day deals on beauty products | The best Labor Day furniture deals | Best home deals | When will Labor Day deals officially start? | Where can we expect the best Labor Day sales? With Labor Day comes the end of summer, but it also brings a major sale holiday. Yes, there are a lot of sales throughout the year, but Labor Day weekend is one of our favorite times of year to save big in a few key categories: you can save big on mattresses, large appliances, furniture—and also, Apple hosts one of its only sale events of the year during Labor Day weekend.SHOP OUR FAVORITE LABOR DAY SALESI'm not talking about discounts on just any products, though—I'm talking about products that have been tested by the experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute. (Here, we stick to recommending sales on products and brands we trust.) These are the deals worth grabbing, from home goods to sales on our favorite Apple AirPods to major discounts in Amazon's Labor Day sales.Our favorite early Labor Day salesThe best Labor Day tech dealsThis is just a snippet of our favorite tech deals. These include discounts on top-tested items in the TV, headphones, and smart home categories. READ MORE: The Best Labor Day Tech Deals So Far, According to an ExpertThe best Labor Day Apple deals Apple's Education Store offers discounts for students, parents and, educators, which means markdowns on iMacs, iPads and MacBooks — and this year, free AirPods with purchase through September. For non-bundled purchases, Amazon and Walmart are having great discounts on several AirPods models and MacBooks.READ MORE: Apple Labor Day Deals Are Already Heating UpThe best Labor Day mattress dealsOur Lab pros have evaluated a couple hundred mattresses over the years, and analyst Grace Wu says this year's Labor Day sales on mattresses are some of the best she's seen. "Labor Day sales are better than expected: Most sales match Memorial Day (which is when we've seen the biggest savings) and a few even outperform it."Wu says bundles with free pillows, sheets, and mattress protectors are common right now, and our best overall mattress, Saatva, is holding an exclusive sale for Good Housekeeping readers—just make sure to shop through our links to get a special 20% off through Labor Day.READ MORE: After Testing 200 Mattresses, These Are the Labor Day Deals Worth Shopping The best Labor Day deals on kitchen appliancesLots of food and cooking items are on sale right now, just in time for fall and back-to-school season. The best Labor Day deals on beauty productsOur editors always shop the Crest Whitestrips deal (shared in our favorite deals up top) during sales events—they're a top GH-tested brand after all. Here are a few more Beauty Lab favorites: The best Labor Day furniture dealsGood Housekeeping's very own Home Design Director, Monique Valeris, handpicked these early furniture Labor Day deals. Save on bed frames, sofas, and more.READ MORE: I'm a Home Editor—Here Are the Early Labor Day Furniture Deals Worth ShoppingBest home dealsBeyond bigger furniture pieces, a lot of our top-tested bedding, cleaning, and travel items are on sale.When will Labor Day deals officially start?Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 1, this year, which means that the three-day weekend kicks off Saturday, Aug. 30. In addition to recognizing the contributions of American workers, Labor Day also tends to be a great time to shop end-of-season sales on everything from grills and patio furniture to appliances, mattresses, and more. Where can we expect the best Labor Day sales?According to experts, Labor Day weekend is one of the best times of the year to save on big-ticket purchases like mattresses, furniture and appliances. Retailers and direct-to-consumer brands typically drop prices on their best-selling items during (and in some cases, before) the holiday weekend. This year, we are beginning to see steep discounts across almost all shopping categories, plus rare end-of-season finds from cult-favorite brands like Lululemon. That includes big season-ending discounts on outdoor furniture and grills — like Wayfair's outdoor furniture sale.While most official Labor Day sales will kick off closer to the holiday, you can still find competitive deals leading up to the long weekend. Be sure to check back as we add more and more valuable sale items as we see them.
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With Labor Day comes the end of summer, but it also brings a major sale holiday. Yes, there are a lot of sales throughout the year, but Labor Day weekend is one of our favorite times of year to save big in a few key categories: , large appliances, furniture—and also,
I'm not talking about discounts on just any products, though—I'm talking about products that have been tested by the experts in the . (Here, .) These are the deals worth grabbing, from home goods to to major discounts in .
Our favorite early Labor Day sales
Best adjustable cooling mattress
i8 Smart Bed
GH top-tested brand
3D Whitestrips
Best overall Apple AirPods
AirPods Pro 2
Our best value backpack
Travel Laptop Backpack
Best Lululemon leggings for yoga
Align High-Rise Pant
GH Beauty Awards Winner
Clean Invisible Foundation
Best electric outdoor grill
Lumin Outdoor Electric Barbecue Grill
Best overall mattress in multiple categories
Classic Mattress
saatva.com
For 20% off, shop Saatva with Good Housekeeping's exclusive discount .
gh family travel award winner
WH-1000XM4 Noise-Canceling Headphones
The best Labor Day tech deals
This is just a snippet of our favorite tech deals. These include discounts on top-tested items in the TV, headphones, and smart home categories.
Best Cheap TV
65" Plus Series 4K Dolby Vision TV
Best for Travel
WH-1000XM5 Headphones
Best Overall Smart Speaker
Echo Dot (4th Gen)
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The best Labor Day Apple deals
Apple's Education Store offers discounts for students, parents and, educators, which means markdowns on iMacs, iPads and MacBooks — and this year, through September. For non-bundled purchases, Amazon and Walmart are having great discounts on several and MacBooks.
best overall airpods
AirPods Pro 2
BEST SMART WATCH FOR IPHONE USERS
Watch SE (2nd Gen)
BEST LAPTOP FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop
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The best Labor Day mattress deals
Our Lab pros have evaluated a couple hundred mattresses over the years, and analyst says "Labor Day sales are better than expected: Most sales match Memorial Day (which is when we've seen the biggest savings) and a few even outperform it."
Wu says bundles with free pillows, sheets, and mattress protectors are common right now, and our best overall mattress, for Good Housekeeping readers—just make sure to shop through our links to get a special 20% off through Labor Day.
Best Overall Mattress
Classic Mattress
Best Hybrid Mattress in a Box
Elite Hybrid Mattress
bearmattress.com
$1,998.00
Best Mattress in a Box for Couples
Dusk Luxe Mattress
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The best Labor Day deals on kitchen appliances
Lots of food and cooking items are on sale right now, just in time for fall and back-to-school season.
best overall dutch oven
Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
best overall bento box for kids
Bento-Style 5-Compartment Lunch Box
best value water bottle
Actives Water Bottle
The best Labor Day deals on beauty products
Our editors always shop the Crest Whitestrips deal (shared in our favorite deals up top) during sales events—they're a top GH-tested brand after all. Here are a few more Beauty Lab favorites:
top-tested water flosser
Aquarius Water Flosser
best value electric toothbrush
Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
our favorite drugstore value face wash
Daily Facial Cleanser
The best Labor Day furniture deals
Good Housekeeping's very own Home Design Director, , handpicked these early furniture Labor Day deals. Save on bed frames, sofas, and more.
meant to withstand outdoor weather
Oversize Adirondack Chair
large-seat cushions
Sectional Sofa
best washable rug
Inkdrop Lapis Blue Rug
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Best home deals
Beyond bigger furniture pieces, a lot of our top-tested bedding, cleaning, and travel items are on sale.
best value robot vacuum
Robot Vacuum 11S MAX
best overall hardside luggage pick
Freeform Hardside Expandable Luggage
GH BEDDING AWARD WINNER
Bed Pillows
When will Labor Day deals officially start?
Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 1, this year, which means that the three-day weekend kicks off Saturday, Aug. 30. In addition to recognizing the contributions of American workers, Labor Day also tends to be a great time to shop end-of-season sales on everything from grills and patio furniture to appliances, mattresses, and more.
Where can we expect the best Labor Day sales?
According to experts, Labor Day weekend is one of the best times of the year to save on big-ticket purchases like mattresses, furniture and appliances. Retailers and direct-to-consumer brands typically drop prices on their best-selling items during (and in some cases, before) the holiday weekend.
This year, we are beginning to see steep discounts across almost all shopping categories, plus rare end-of-season finds from cult-favorite brands like Lululemon. That includes big season-ending discounts on outdoor furniture and grills — like .
While most official Labor Day sales will kick off closer to the holiday, you can still find competitive deals leading up to the long weekend. Be sure to check back as we add more and more valuable sale items as we see them.
