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While most people might be spending the long weekend enjoying those last few beach days and getting a final tan by the pool, we’ll be here shopping the best Labor Day sales. The Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and official seasonal switch of the wardrobe. But before you swap out those summer sandals for tall boots and swishy sundresses for layers of sweaters and outwear, you might as well take advantage of all the last-chance summer items you can nab on sale over the next few days.
So while you’re indulging in charred barbecue and basking in UV rays (with protection!) over the long weekend, don’t forget to fill up your shopping carts. Below, we rounded up a handful of the best Labor Day sales across all categories, including fashion, beauty, home, and travel.
➼ Best Labor Day fashion sales
➼ Best Labor Day beauty sales
➼ Best Labor Day home sales
➼ Best Labor Day mattress sales
➼ Best Labor Day travel and tech sales
If you’re in the process of clearing out your summer clothes to make way for new fall additions, you can find deals up to 25 percent off on early fall collections and essentials at favorite retailers like Madewell and Everlane from now until September 2. For more last-minute summer-sale shopping, head to Nordstrom or even Blue Ivy’s favorite store, Reformation, and shop the retailers’ summer sales. For those who love their designer finds, score deals on brands like The Row and Balenciaga during Net-a-Porter’s flash sale, running from now until September 3. Or head to Saks Off 5th and take an extra 25 perfect off purchases of $150 and over.
Whether you’re heading to the 2024 U.S. Open or basking in the seaside sun on your last summer beach trip, you’re probably going to want to lather yourself in sunscreen and other beauty products over the long weekend. Even the wellness gurus can rejoice. Everyone’s favorite portable massager, Theragun, is offering a variety of discounts on best-selling items such as the Theragun Elite and Mini 2. You can also score 20 percent off your HigherDOSE cart with code LDW20 and get deals on popular products like the Infrared Sauna Blanket and red light face masks. And don’t forget about your classic one-stop-shop Amazon, where you can find deals on a plethora of beauty brands like RoC, Maybelline, and Waterpik.
For those in serious need of a household refresh, shop the best home sales below and score early deals on things like bedding, décor, and household appliances. From now until September 3, shoppers can enjoy up to 25 percent off Brooklinen’s Labor Day sale and up to 50 percent off items in the brand’s current sale section. Similar to Brooklinen, Cozy Earth will also offer up to 25 percent off sitewide through September 9. Score discounts on the brand’s popular Bamboo sheets set or waffle bath towels. In the market for some new pillows? Shop up to 10 percent off Casper’s famous pillows or 20 percent sitewide for other plush products at Buffy.
If you thought Memorial Day or the Fourth of July were the only time you could score mattress deals, think again. Meaning to upgrade your old mattress? These Labor Day sales have got you covered. The Cut’s deputy style editor, Joanna Nikas, highly recommends the Saatva luxury firm mattress if you are a back or stomach sleeper looking to get more comfortable rest. You can also save on other fan-favorite mattress retailers like Casper, Purple, and more. Sweet dreams are just a click away!
If you made plans for a last-chance summer escape, below is everything you might need for your long weekend trip. Shop everything from carry-on bags to the best packing cubes, ideal for when you need to make the most of your suitcase space. If you’re shopping for new luggage, Away’s Labor Day saleincludes discounts of up to 15 percent on its Classic, Flex, and Rolling suitcases while Calpak will offer an automatic 15 percent off when you spend $100 or more on items like its colorful packing cubes or clear cosmetics cases. For the techies who are in need of some new gadgets, Amazon has everything from trending headphones to a new Apple MacBook Air laptop. And, as long as its still hot out, why not invest in a neck fan?