The best time to buy a mattress in the US is during a holiday sale weekend: Presidents' Day in February, Memorial Day in May, Labor Day in September and Black Friday in November. Online mattress brands discount most around these dates, and a long sleep trial matters as much as the price.
When do mattresses go on sale?
Mattress brands run their biggest sales around US holiday weekends. The next big one is Black Friday 2026 on Friday 27 November. Between holidays, brands such as Layla Sleep also run seasonal sales with a fixed amount off each mattress type.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a mattress?
Yes. Black Friday is one of the strongest times of the year for mattress discounts, and many brands add extras like money off pillows or toppers when you buy a mattress.
What should I check in a sleep trial?
A sleep trial lets you return a mattress after sleeping on it, but the terms vary. Check:
- Length: Layla offers a 120-night sleep trial (Layla terms).
- Minimum keep period: Layla asks you to keep the mattress 30 nights before starting a return.
- How many returns: Layla allows one return per address.
- Fees: a restocking fee may apply, so read the terms before you order.
How can I pay less for a mattress?
- Buy on a sale weekend and compare against the brand's everyday price.
- Bundle accessories: Layla often adds an extra % off pillows, toppers and bases with a mattress.
- Use 0% financing carefully: Layla offers Affirm plans, which spread the cost but don't lower it.
- Use a checked code: our editors test every Layla Sleep discount code before listing it.
- Stack what you can: see how to stack discounts.
FAQs
What month is best to buy a mattress?
November (Black Friday), May (Memorial Day), September (Labor Day) and February (Presidents' Day) are the usual peak sale months in the US.
How long is Layla's sleep trial?
120 nights; you need to keep it 30 nights before starting a return.
Can I finance a mattress?
Yes, Layla offers Affirm financing, including 0% APR plans.
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