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The best time to buy a mattress is around a major holiday weekend, when retailers run their deepest discounts. Presidents’ Day in February, Memorial Day in May, Labor Day in September, and Black Friday in November are the four big windows. If you can plan ahead, timing your purchase to one of these sales can save you 20% to 50% on the same mattress. For shoppers looking for affordable furniture in Great Falls, knowing the calendar can mean a real difference in what you spend.<\/span><\/p>\n If you can’t wait, you can still find solid deals throughout the year. But if your current mattress is hanging on, planning around these dates is worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n Mattress prices fluctuate predictably across the year. These are the four windows where you’ll consistently see the deepest discounts.<\/span><\/p>\n Presidents’ Day kicks off the year for major mattress sales. Most retailers extend deals from the weekend before through the days after. This is when stores clear out previous-year inventory to make room for spring models, so you can find serious markdowns on slightly older models that are still excellent.<\/span><\/p>\n Typical discounts: 20-30% off, with clearance reaching 40-50%.<\/span><\/p>\n Memorial Day is the second major mattress sale of the year. Positioned at the start of summer, it tends to be one of the biggest sale events behind Black Friday. Many retailers stock up on inventory in May specifically to push it during this window.<\/span><\/p>\n Typical discounts: 20-40% off across major brands.<\/span><\/p>\n Labor Day is the unofficial preview to Black Friday. Sales typically start a week before the holiday and run a few days after. Some specialty mattress brands actually offer their lowest prices of the year around Labor Day rather than Black Friday, since shipping logistics are simpler before the holiday rush.<\/span><\/p>\n Typical discounts: 15-60% depending on brand and model.<\/span><\/p>\n Black Friday remains the deepest discount window of the year. Sales now stretch from late October through Cyber Monday, giving you about a five-week shopping window. The trade-off is that floor models and popular sizes can sell out, and shipping windows get longer.<\/span><\/p>\n Typical discounts: 25-50% off, with some doorbuster deals deeper.<\/span><\/p>\n Beyond the big four, there are a few other times worth watching:<\/span><\/p>\n NerdWallet’s analysis<\/span><\/a> notes that holiday weekends consistently bring the widest sales because, as one mattress retail executive put it, that’s when a larger portion of products are marked down at once instead of just a few here and there.<\/span><\/p>\n A mattress that’s no longer supporting you isn’t worth holding onto for three more months just to save money. The<\/span> Better Sleep Council<\/span><\/a> recommends evaluating your mattress every seven years for comfort and support, and replacing it when sleep quality drops.<\/span><\/p>\n You shouldn’t wait for a sale if:<\/span><\/p>\n For the deeper signs of when you actually need a new mattress, see our piece on\u00a0<\/span>determining when to buy a new mattress<\/span><\/a>. Once you’ve decided you need one, the timing question shifts to “when can I get the best deal?”<\/span><\/p>\n Major sales aren’t the only path to a good price. A few other tactics:<\/span><\/p>\n Floor models can save 30-50% off retail. They’ve been laid on by other shoppers but are otherwise the same as new. Ask the salesperson when they plan to rotate inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n Buying a mattress, foundation, and pillow together often gets you a better total than buying each piece separately. Same goes for adding an adjustable base. Always ask about bundle pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n Mattress prices, especially in physical stores, are often negotiable. The worst they can say is no.<\/span><\/p>\n Some stores carry open-box or returned mattresses that have been inspected and resanitized. Steep discounts. Ask if any are available.<\/span><\/p>\n Even if the sticker price isn’t negotiable, financing terms might be. Some stores offer interest-free financing for 12, 24, or even 60 months on qualifying purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n Not every “70% off” tag is a real discount. Some retailers run “always on sale” pricing where the regular price is artificially inflated. A mattress listed at $2,000 and “discounted” to $1,000 every single week isn’t on sale. It’s just $1,000.<\/span><\/p>\n Signs of a genuine sale:<\/span><\/p>\n Online and local store sales follow similar patterns, with some differences:<\/span><\/p>\n If you see a great online price, ask your local store if they can match or beat it. Many will.<\/span><\/p>\n Here’s a quick year-at-a-glance calendar:<\/span><\/p>\n If your mattress can hold on a couple of months, time your purchase to February, May, September, or late November.<\/span><\/p>\n When you stop in at Payless Furniture in Great Falls, ask about current promotions, financing, and bundle deals. Stop by 116 Central Ave. West or call 406-453-4582<\/a> to find out what’s running this week.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Big Four Mattress Sales<\/b><\/h2>\n
Presidents’ Day (Third Monday in February)<\/b><\/h3>\n
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)<\/b><\/h3>\n
Labor Day (First Monday in September)<\/b><\/h3>\n
Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Late November)<\/b><\/h3>\n
Smaller Sale Windows<\/b><\/h2>\n
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When to Skip the Wait<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Beyond Holiday Sales: Other Ways to Save<\/b><\/h2>\n
Floor Models and Demos<\/b><\/h3>\n
Bundling<\/b><\/h3>\n
Negotiating<\/b><\/h3>\n
Open-Box and Returned Mattresses<\/b><\/h3>\n
Financing<\/b><\/h3>\n
What Makes a Sale Real<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Local vs. Online Sales Timing<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Mattress Shopping Calendar<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Month<\/b><\/td>\n Event<\/b><\/td>\n Discount Level<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n January<\/span><\/td>\n New Year promotions<\/span><\/td>\n Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n February<\/span><\/td>\n Presidents’ Day<\/span><\/td>\n High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n March-April<\/span><\/td>\n Spring clearance \/ floor models<\/span><\/td>\n Moderate-High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n May<\/span><\/td>\n Memorial Day<\/span><\/td>\n High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n July<\/span><\/td>\n July 4th<\/span><\/td>\n Low-Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n September<\/span><\/td>\n Labor Day<\/span><\/td>\n High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n November<\/span><\/td>\n Black Friday \/ Cyber Monday<\/span><\/td>\n Highest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n December<\/span><\/td>\n Year-end clearance<\/span><\/td>\n Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n What to Bring Up at Payless Furniture<\/b><\/h2>\n