172 Best Memorial Day Sales for the Long Weekend
Lead: Memorial Day weekend (Monday, May 25, 2026) brings a broad slate of holiday markdowns. CNN Underscored’s deals team has vetted thousands of offers and published a curated list of 172 top sales running through the long weekend. Editors highlight deep cuts on grills, electric mowers, cooling gear, patio furniture and major tech; many of these are tied for the best prices of the year. The guide is intended to help readers find verified savings quickly during the May 25 holiday window.
Key takeaways
- CNN Underscored published a curated list of 172 Memorial Day sales live for the long weekend (through Monday, May 25, 2026).
- Editors flagged a Gulaki portable neck fan on sale for $24 (one of the team’s favorite tested models).
- Major appliance and tool discounts include up to $150 off the Dyson PencilVac Fluffy and $190 off a Latitude Run 4-piece patio set.
- Electronics deals include second‑best or all‑time low prices on items such as the Apple 13" MacBook Air M5 and Sony 55" Bravia Mini‑LED TV.
- Outdoor and power bargains include an Anker Solix F3000 portable power station selling around $1,699 versus higher retail pricing elsewhere.
- Wide retailer participation: Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe’s, REI, Wayfair, Nordstrom, The Home Depot and many more have Memorial Day promotions.
- Mattress and bedding sales are especially deep: sitewide discounts, bundles and specific reductions (Amerisleep up to $1,000 off; many brands offering 25–60% off).
Background
Memorial Day weekend has long been a major retail moment for spring-to-summer inventory refreshes. In 2026 the pattern is familiar: seasonal categories such as grills, patio furniture, cooling fans and outdoor gear receive significant markdowns as retailers clear stock and promote new product cycles. Retailers often time price drops to coincide with consumer planning for summer activities, so the holiday is a predictable opportunity for discounts on bulky and seasonal items.
CNN Underscored’s deals editors—led for this cycle by senior deals editor Rikka Altland, with contributions from Jacqueline Saguin and other staff—use years of price-tracking experience and testing to distinguish genuine savings from temporary or shallow promotions. The team’s process typically includes price-history checks, verification of coupon stacks and cross-retailer price comparisons to confirm whether a sale represents a true bargain. That vetting underpins the 172-item guide published ahead of and during the long weekend.
Main event
Across categories, the Memorial Day guide highlights both deeply discounted best‑tested picks and noteworthy retailer-only markdowns. In small‑appliance and cooling, editors flagged the Gulaki portable neck fan at $24 and several bladeless and tower fans at their lowest prices of the year. Cleaning and floor-care categories show notable reductions: Dyson cordless stick vacuums and mops are on sale with some models hitting new lows.
For tech shoppers, the guide points to Apple device promotions, laptop and TV discounts, and accessories marked down at retailers including Amazon and Best Buy. The Apple 13‑inch MacBook Air M5 is cited as available at its second‑best price to date; a Sony 55" Bravia Mini‑LED TV was reported at Amazon’s best price so far this year. Chargers, power banks and portable battery packs (Anker, UGreen, Twelve South) also feature among the editors’ top picks.
Outdoor and home categories appear prominently: grills from Weber and Ninja show multi‑dozen‑dollar cuts, patio seating and soft coolers (Yeti) are discounted, and electric lawn mowers and portable power stations (Ego, Anker Solix, EcoFlow) are included for consumers looking to green their lawncare or add off‑grid backup. Furniture, mattresses and bedding see broad sitewide events—brands such as Amerisleep, Parachute, Saatva and Purple are offering tiered discounts, bundle savings or instant rebates.
Analysis & implications
Timing matters: editors emphasize that many Memorial Day price moves arrive before the weekend starts. That means shoppers who delay until Monday may see some items already at their lowest point, but others could continue to vary across retailers. For big-ticket goods—mattresses, major appliances and TVs—inventory constraints can make early purchase advisable where a specific configuration or color is limited.
Retail strategy in 2026 continues to blend discounting with promotional incentives: sitewide coupons, tiered savings for bundles, and membership extras (early access, additional percentage off) appear across brands. That combination can create meaningful out‑the‑door savings, but it also raises the bar for verification—readers are advised to check final cart prices and shipping timelines, especially for bulky or assembled items.
From a market perspective, the breadth of participating retailers suggests Memorial Day remains an important seasonal sales moment despite the rise of other events like Prime Day. For brands, this weekend is a way to convert spring inventory and stimulate summer demand. For consumers, the lesson is to prioritize items that are seasonal or have constrained inventory and to use price history and reviews to separate lasting bargains from fleeting markdowns.
Comparison & data
| Item | Representative sale | Reported savings |
|---|---|---|
| Gulaki portable neck fan | $24 (Memorial Day sale) | Editor pick at discounted price |
| Dyson PencilVac Fluffy | $150 off (site sale) | $150 lower than full price; $50 below prior markdown |
| Anker Nano 30W USB‑C charger | ~35% off | Common accessory discount during event |
| Anker Solix F3000 power station | ~$1,699 (Amazon listing) | Discount vs. higher typical retail of ~$2,599 |
These representative entries illustrate the range of markdown types—flat-dollar discounts, percent reductions and retailer‑specific price positioning. Readers should confirm final prices, coupon stacking and shipping dates at checkout.
Reactions & quotes
“We track price histories and test products so readers can tell when a deal is genuinely the year’s best,”
Rikka Altland, Senior Deals Editor, CNN Underscored (official)
Context: Altland leads holiday coverage and emphasizes that early sales often reflect final best prices for seasonal items.
“Our team focuses on items we’ve tested; that helps identify where a discount meaningfully improves value,”
Jacqueline Saguin, Deals Editor, CNN Underscored (official)
Context: Saguin highlighted apparel and outdoor gear picks in the guide and the value of pairing test results with price verification.
Unconfirmed
- Some listings cite “best price of the year” claims that depend on retailer-calculated histories; availability may vary by region and time of day.
- Pricing and inventory for high‑demand items (specific colors, sizes, configurations) may change rapidly; readers should confirm cart totals before purchase.
Bottom line
Memorial Day 2026 presents many verified bargains across seasonal categories and everyday tech. The CNN Underscored team has highlighted 172 deals, including tested favorites that landed at significant discounts, but shoppers should verify the final price and delivery timelines at checkout. For large purchases or items with tight inventory, early action reduces the risk of sellouts.
If you want ongoing coverage, follow the CNN Underscored guide during the weekend—editors will update listings as prices and stock move. Use price checks, consider return policies, and prioritize purchases that are time‑sensitive or seasonal (grills, patio furniture, cooling and yard tools) to get the most value this long weekend.