You know how it goes.

The days are back to getting shorter, summer is winding down and things are starting to smell like fall, which means it’s almost time to cozy up in bed and hunker down.

But if there’s one little slice of good news, it’s that the end of summer also marks Labor Day weekend — and with it, some major shopping deals across a variety of big-ticket items, including mattresses, bed frames and luxurious bedding. In translation: major savings for your wallet and serious upgrades for your new sleep oasis.

While Labor Day officially falls on Sept. 7, Labor Day mattress sales are already kicking off, giving shoppers a little extra time to take advantage of deals of up to $800 off sleep essentials that make the end of summer feel a little less grim.

The good news? Many of our Post Wanted writers and editors have personally tested mattresses and best-selling bedding from top retailers like Saatva, Cozy Earth, Amazon and more, so we can speak to exactly what’s worth buying for every kind of sleeper — and what’s not.

Below, find some of the best Labor Day mattress and bedding picks to shop now.

Best Labor Day Mattress Deals

Save up to $525 off select luxury mattresses at Saatva for Labor Day.

Our favorite sale pick is the cult-favorite Saatva Classic, which combines supportive steel coils, memory foam and a plush 3-inch pillow top. Available in three firmness levels and two heights, it suits a range of sleepers, with split firmness options for king and California king sizes. Made to order, it includes free white-glove delivery, a 365-day trial and a lifetime warranty — now on sale for over $300 off.

Mattress Firm

Get ready to save big on top-tier mattress brands from Mattress Firm, which is offering up to $700 in savings.

For Labor Day, the Mattress Firm Beauty Sleep Midnight Dream II Ultra Plush Pillow Top Mattress is over $500 off. Reviewers love the cooling foam top and quilted surface for optimal comfort. Beyond that, many say that it also supports their posture and holds its shape over time.

This Labor Day, Raymour & Flanigan is delivering serious savings on mattress upgrades. Shoppers can save up to $1,400 on select Tempur Pedic mattress sets, plus up to 30% off sitewide.

We suggest checking the best-selling Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Soft Euro Pillowtop Mattress, which is $600 off. It features supportive IntelliCoil innersprings, durable latex, a cool-to-the-touch cover and enhanced ventilation to keep you cool all night.

Get beauty sleep for a beauty price when you shop the Labor Day sales at Beautyrest. Save up to $1,000 when you shop the retailer. If you want fast and free shipping, visit Amazon, where you’ll find mattress deals from the brand for up to 20% off.

The Beautyrest Black Series Three Plush Pillow Top Mattress is out pick. It impressed Commerce Journalist and Content Strategist Victoria McDonell, who noted the excellent motion isolation, making it ideal for couples and side sleepers. Plus, the premium memory foam, infused with diamond particles, also helps dissipate heat for cooler sleep.

Nectar

Sleep is sweet when you shop Nectar’s Labor Day Mattress Sale. Save up to 50% off its award-winning mattresses, plus take 66% off bundles.

A favorite of ours is the Nectar Luxe Hybrid Mattress, which is also on sale on Amazon. The 14-inch mattress offers a sink-in feel designed to promote proper spinal alignment, with a medium-plush feel that’s ideal for lighter sleepers. Plus, its copper-infused foam has antimicrobial properties to help keep your mattress feeling fresh and clean.

Birch Natural Mattress

Labor Day has brought some great deals on high-quality organic mattresses as well, with Birch offering up 30% off for the holiday.

It’s difficult to beat the Birch Natural Mattress that I’ve been sleeping on for over a year. Made with Fair Trade Certified organic cotton and temperature-regulating wool, this sustainable bed is also GOLS and GREENGUARD Gold Certified. Beyond its eco-friendly materials, I found it exceptionally supportive, with a contouring feel that adapted well to my body.

Purple

Fall into comfort with the mattress sale at Purple. Right in time for Labor Day, shoppers can save up to $1,199 off a mattress and base.

Ryan Murphy, former commerce partnerships manager, praised the brand for balance of softness and firmness, noting that it helped eliminate aches and pains from his old mattress — “My wife sleeps in every position under the sun (well, moon). I primarily sleep on my side, but no matter the position, the Purple Mattress has given us support where we want it and allows us to sink in where we need it.”

Nolah

Shop mattresses, bases and accessories — all 35% off at Nolah for Labor Day.

For side sleepers, this mega-Labor Day discount on Nolah’s highly-rated Evolution might be your dream come true. Commerce Streaming Reporter Angela Tricarico put it best: “I’ll just get this out of the way now: I love the Nolah Evolution mattress… even after over a month of use, I haven’t been able to find a major flaw.” She also praised its pressure relief, firm feel, and cooling layers, especially for side sleepers who suffer from hip and lower back pain.

SweetNight

The Labor Day deals at SweetNight are so cool, they’re ice cold. Mattresses are up to 45% off, plus if you buy two bed frames you’ll save an additional 10%.

Stay cool and refreshed with the SweetNight CoolNest Memory Foam Mattress, featuring triple-stage cooling, breathable airflow, and 5-zone ergonomic support for pressure relief and spinal alignment. Reviewers mention it works wonders for pressure relief and supports spinal alignment to help with tossing and turning. Toggle off the exclusive coupon code for savings before Labor Day.

Lull

For Labor Day 2026, Lull is offering up to 65% off its premium mattresses, including the Original Lull Mattress. It comes with a yearlong trial, free shipping and a lifetime warranty. Its fast-responsive layers are made with highly resilient foam, while the FlexAdapt cover helps keep things breathable. It’s a favorite for sleepers who prefer a medium-firm feel.

Leesa

The medium-firm Leesa mattress ranks high for breathability — and at 30% off for Labor Day, it’s a deal you won’t want to miss. Our former Associate Commerce Editor says it’s an absolute dream to sleep on. “The Sapira is supportive without being aggressive about it, cushy without making me feel like I’m stuck in a mattress swamp, and sturdy enough to convince me it’ll hold up for years,” shared Kendall Cornish.” I finally understand why people get weirdly evangelical about good sleep, because once you have it, you realize you were basically surviving on crumbs before.”

Joss & Main

Joss & Main shoppers can enjoy up to 65% off bedroom essentials for Labor Day, and there are no shortage of popular brands to select from. That includes this deal on the Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress, which is also marked down by over $100. This bed features a system of 875 supportive coils that provides cradling support.

Best Labor Day Bedding Deals

Macy’s

Macy’s may be best known for its Labor Day clothing sales, but its bedding markdowns are not to be missed either, with select items up to 60% off.

Our Social Media Manager, Michelle Moezam, adores her Macy’s Royal Luxe comforter, which she bought back in 2023. “It’s the ultimate ‘hotel-bed’ hack. It has that perfect medium weight that feels like a warm hug without making you overheat, thanks to the white goose feather and down fiberfill. Despite how plush it is, it’s surprisingly easy to wash and maintain.”

Wayfair

Talk about a serious deal. Wayfair is offering excellent bedding and mattress deals for Labor Day. Shoppers can find blankets, duvet covers and sheet sets up tp 80% off, and it also has mattresses, too.

Cozy Earth

Get cozy with the Labor Day deals at Cozy Earth, which is offering 25% off when you buy three items or more.

There are multiple fans of the viral Cuddle Blanket on the Post Wanted team. “We’ll spend $7 on a mediocre latte that lasts twenty minutes, yet we hesitate to invest in cloud-like bedding that girds our sanity and enhances the quality of the 3,000 hours a year we spend unconscious,” writes Cornish. “When you break down a year of nightly Bubble Cuddle Blanket use, you’re looking at around $.50 a day for an instant nervous system reset. Two years in and you’re basically stealing from the Cozy Earth.”

Buffy

Buffy is offering deep Labor Day discounts, and you can currently score $50 off one of its best-selling comforters, which I’ve personally tested, and 25% off select items.

And let me tell you, it’s what dreams are made of. I was skeptical at first, but my sleep (and my very happy skin) confirmed that the breathability and moisture-wicking qualities are both there. Bonus points: The brand recycles roughly 50 plastic bottles per comforter, keeping it eco-friendly, too.

Amazon

Amazon is a great place to find deals on beloved bedding brands. We love this Bedsure cooling comforter with its impressive temperature regulation for year-round comfort. Its design is up to 10 times more breathable and absorbent than cotton, helping pull heat and moisture away from the body to keep sleepers cool and dry. It’s ideal if you sleep with a partner and want to avoid overheating at night.

Brooklinen

Shop blankets, sheets and more — up to 30% off at Brooklinen’s Labor Day sale. We’re huge fans of the premium brand, and often feature them in our bedding roundups.

“The Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set is an option that I can’t imagine anyone not liking,” writes McDonnell. “The sheets are so breathable and easy to maintain, wash and enjoy. For hot and cool sleepers alike, I would say it’s a great, light and airy option. I like to sleep with a million and one blankets and shorts, practically all year round, and Brooklinen delivers an exceptional, sound sleep.”

Article

Article also has an impressive lineup of Labor Day deals, including this 100% cotton woven quilt that’s over $100 off through the holiday weekend. Its naturally lightweight texture is ideal for anyone who doesn’t like the feeling of heavy bedding weighing them down. Plus, the hemstitch stitching conceals raw edges for added durability and a cleaner, polished look.

CGK Linens Bamboo-derived Rayon Sheet Set

Find lightweight breathable sheets this Labor Day from CGK. The brand is offering up to 50% off sets when you shop it on Amazon.

Cornish is also a fan of these budget-friendly sheets. “Out of the box, I was impressed by the liquid-like drape that makes a bed look expensive, even before you crawl in and feel it,” noted Cornish. “They survived my cat’s (Fat Louie) zoomies and nap-a-thons. Despite his kneading them with considerable enthusiasm, there wasn’t a single snag or pill in sight. Wrinkles? Yes, but to be expected from true bamboo.”

Brooklyn Bedding

Save big on pillows, blankets and more at Brooklyn Bedding this holiday. The retailer is offering 25% off sitewide, including on McDonnell’s favorite wedged pillow. “The angled design provides a gradual incline that feels much more stable than a pile of standard pillows. During testing, I noticed how well the dense foam maintained its structure. Even after extended use, it didn’t slump or compress in the middle the way softer pillows often do.”

This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Longevity Mix to the viral Oura Ring to Jennifer Aniston’s favorite workout platform – often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.