Happy Memorial Day weekend. If you’ve got a few minutes between the cookout and the lake or you’re up early while the kids sleep in, this is your quick-hit guide to the best sales happening right now across every category. Most run through Monday, May 25. Shop accordingly.
AMAZON, Probably the Easiest
34% off our favorite goggles for kids, great time to stock up!
41% off the indoor plug in fly trap! This thing is essential in summer for fruit flies and other annoying flies, it’s disgustingly satisfying how much it catches
27% off the lounger set you’ve been waiting for! Enjoy the summer skies with this pair of weather resistant, durable lounger chairs.
44% off Melissa & Doug reusable sticker sets, by far one of my favorite travel activities for toddlers, great to have in the car for on the go too
10% off the best boys swim trunks! They come in tons of good prints, the quality is so nice, they are an above the knee cute length and they have a short compression liner for no chafing. Size down!
Upgrade your interior lighting with one the kids will love – this smart floorlamp with music sync will be a hit! And at 35% savings? A No-Brainer!
🏕️ OUTDOOR GEAR & CAMPING
REI Anniversary Sale — REI’s biggest sale of the year is live through May 25, with huge discounts on camping gear, hiking apparel, kayaks, and outdoor accessories from top brands including The North Face, Garmin, and YETI. Highlighted deals: REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent with Footprint $247 (was $329), REI Co-op Trailgate 30L Cooler $120 (was $160), plus 25% off all Nemo Gear. → rei.com
Backcountry — Nearly 20,000 discounted products, with this year’s gear up to 30% off and outlet items up to 70-80% off. → backcountry.com
Sea to Summit — Deals on camp kitchen gear, sleeping pads, tents, and dry bags. → seatosummit.com
Patagonia — The Web Specials section is stocked with up to 50% off outdoor clothing and select gear. → patagonia.com
Walmart Outdoor — Affordable camping gear, patio games, bikes, and inflatable pools at steep discounts. Coleman 120QT Hard Chest Cooler $69 (was $79), Inflatable Paddle Board $70 (was $93). → walmart.com
🛋️ HOME & FURNITURE
Wayfair — Major Memorial Day markdowns on patio furniture, outdoor essentials, and home décor. One of the best times of year to buy outdoor furniture. → wayfair.com
Home Depot & Lowe’s — Both running Memorial Day sales on grills, outdoor furniture, appliances, and home improvement items. Check weekly ads for specific deals. → homedepot.com / lowes.com
Traeger Grills — Up to $230 off editor-approved Traeger grill models. If you’ve been thinking about a pellet grill, this weekend is the move. → traegergrills.com
🛏️ MATTRESSES
Memorial Day is the most reliable mattress sale event of the year — Saatva, Avocado, and Casper are all running major discounts. If a new mattress has been on the list, this is the time. Check each brand’s site directly for current pricing and trial period offers.
👕 CLOTHING & FASHION
L.L. Bean — Use promo code SUMMER15 at checkout for 15% off through the end of the holiday weekend — one of the first significant L.L. Bean sales of 2026. → llbean.com
Lululemon — Check the We Made Too Much section for activewear including Align leggings, Define jackets, and Pace Breaker shorts. → lululemon.com
Macy’s — Select name brands and the in-house On 34th line up to 60% off. → macys.com
Nordstrom Rack — Up to 60% off brands including Madewell, Levi’s, and Ray-Ban. → nordstromrack.com
Revolve — Up to 80% off — a great time to stock up on summer vacation outfits with fast shipping. → revolve.com
Urban Outfitters — Up to 50% off for the holiday weekend. → urbanoutfitters.com
💄 BEAUTY
Ulta Beauty — 40% off for Memorial Day — makeup is notoriously pricey so this sale is worth acting on. → ulta.com
📱 TECH & ELECTRONICS
Amazon — Running a broad Memorial Day sale across electronics, outdoor gear, and fitness equipment. Search “Memorial Day deals” on Amazon for the current landing page. → amazon.com
Best Buy — Major markdowns on TVs, home appliances, and smart home devices. → bestbuy.com
🧺 HOME ESSENTIALS
Target — Summer-ready items including outdoor toys, swimwear, and seasonal home goods on sale this weekend. → target.com
Tips Before You Click
✅ Read return policies before you buy. Sale items sometimes have different return windows — especially for mattresses and large furniture.
✅ Stack with credit card rewards. If your card offers cash back at any of these retailers, this weekend’s bigger purchases are worth running through that card.
✅ Compare to Amazon before checking out anywhere. Amazon’s MDW sale often undercuts specialty retailers on identical items.
✅ Don’t buy a grill just because it’s on sale. Buy it because you’ll use it. But if you were already going to — this weekend’s the time.
Happy shopping, happy weekend, and happy Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 Deals and pricing subject to change. Verify before purchasing.