Memorial Day, the holiday that unofficially kicks off summer is around the corner. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming holiday.
When is Memorial Day?
This year, Memorial Day is on May 29. The holiday lands on the last Monday of May every year since it became an official federal holiday in 1971.
Why is Memorial Day always on a Monday?
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968 permanently moved many federal holidays to Monday to create a three-day weekend. Before the act was passed, Memorial Day was consistently celebrated on May 30.
Best Memorial Day Sales to Shop in 2023
Best Buy
Now, Best Buy is offering up to 30% off on select major appliances. Shop Whirlpool, Samsung, its flagship brand Insignia and more.
The Home Depot
The Home Depot Memorial Day Sale is coming up! The long weekend kicks off summer, and we’ve put together some start-of-summer Memorial Day deals to kickstart your summer doing from 5/18-5/29/23. An outdoor refresh can be just the thing you need to fire up your first summer BBQ with your closest friends and family. Or, with the must-haves included in the summer sale ending on Memorial Day, you can tackle those indoor projects that you’ve been putting off all spring. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your appliances, like refrigerators, freezers or dishwashers, The Home Depot appliance sale ending on Memorial Day can’t be missed.
Amazon
You can always count on Amazon to bring sizzling sales to the table — and right now you can shop all time low prices across every category.
eBay
Take an extra 15% off a ton of products — from headphones to air purifiers to running shoes - using code MEMORIALDAY23.
Target
Shop for sunny days ahead with up to 30% off patio furniture, vacuums, kids’ toys and much, much more.
Walmart
Shop deals with everything from grills to beauty to kitchen appliances.
Ashley HomeStore
Ashley HomeStore hosts an impressive Memorial Day sale – and this year is no different. The retailer has launched its Memorial Day sale, featuring savings of up to 50% off on everything from outdoor furniture sets and sofas to bedroom furniture. You'll want to check the retailer's website daily as it has several limited-time doorbuster deals.
Casper
Many of your favorite mattress brands will run sales during the Memorial Day weekend, including Casper. The retailer is offering shoppers savings of 20% off all mattresses, pillows and sheets.
Kohl’s
This beloved department store always offers impressive discounts on Memorial Day weekend. Deals are available on products ranging from home goods for inside and outside of your home to clothing and shoes for all ages.
Macy's
Macy's Memorial Day savings event features discounts on furniture, mattresses, designer handbags, small kitchen appliances and summer apparel and accessories. Many people use this sale to save on outfitting their closets and homes for warmer weather.