The best Memorial Day sales for women

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last updated 21 May 2025

Looking for the best Memorial Day sales? Whether you're refreshing your wardrobe, stocking up on beauty essentials, giving your home a spring clean or searching for the hottest deals on health tech, we've got the scoop on the biggest discounts across your favourite retailers ahead of the holiday weekend.

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The Best Memorial Day sales to shop right now

We break down the best Memorial Day sales across beauty, fashion, home, sleep, and tech—at legacy retailers including Amazon, Sephora, Home Depot, and more.

Beauty deals

DERMSTORE: Save between 20 and 30%

<p>A go-to for professional-grade skincare staples, Dermstore is reliable for Memorial Day savings. Their sales event tends to last for around a week, with savings to be had on the <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/skincare/best-red-light-therapy-device/">best red light therapy devices, reliable <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/hair/best-shampoo-and-conditioner-for-each-and-every-hair-type/">shampoos and conditioners, plus some of the <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/skincare/best-facial-sunscreen/">best sunscreens money can buy.

SEPHORA: Beauty sale now on

<p>Everyone's favorite beauty store doesn't let a Memorial Day go by without treating us to a discount or two. With deals expected to be available on skincare, makeup, fragrance and haircare, it's the perfect time to try the newest <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/hair/the-best-hair-straighteners-119395/">hair straighteners, update your <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/skincare/best-face-moisturizer/">best moisturiser, or stock up on <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/makeup/long-lasting-lipstick/">long-lasting lipsticks.

ULTA BEAUTY: Sale live now

<p>A hub for drugstore beauty, a sale at Ulta is the best way to really get the most for your money when shopping for all your staples. They usually have a different focus each day of their sale but also have a huge range of discounted products available outside of this throughout the sales period. Buy a range of the <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/best-cleansers/">best cleansers and <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/skincare/best-toner/">toners to keep your skin healthy, stock up on your <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/makeup/best-mascara/">best mascaras and <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/makeup/best-foundation/">foundations and maybe even splash out on a new <a href="https://glamjam.info/beauty/long-lasting-perfume/">long-lasting perfume.

Fashion deals

Fitness deals

Home deals

AMAZON: Epic Memorial Day deals on outdoor and patio furniture, grills, home items and appliances

<p>Start the summer right with Amazon, a major hub of high-quality investment pieces for your home at discounted prices. In this convenient corner of the internet, you'll find bargains on <a href="https://glamjam.info/us/kitchen/the-ultimate-kitchen-essentials-list-items/">kitchen essentials, useful <a href="https://glamjam.info/us/life/easy-gardening-tips-that-every-gardener-should-know/">gardening tools, and ingenious solutions for your cozy abode.

Sleep deals

FAQ about Memorial Day sales

When do Memorial Day sales start?

Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 26 this year but sales have already begun, with many retailers launching early deal events ahead of the official holiday weekend.
Memorial Day sales traditionally run throughout the three-day holiday weekend, ending as Memorial Day comes to a close.
Following Memorial Day, many retailers announce summer sales. The next big sales event on our radar is Amazon Prime Day 2025, which is expected to take place in July, although the retailer has yet to confirm the dates.

Are Memorial Day sales worth buying?

Yes, it's common to find major discounts on outdoor furniture and garden gear, household appliances, and home décor items during the best Memorial Day sales.
You can also expect to find deals at major fashion and beauty retailers during this time, as they phase out old collections and products in favor of new product lines ready for the summer season.

What are the best Memorial Day sales?

The biggest deals and best Memorial Day sales tend to see discounts on tech (mobile devices, TVs, etc.), home and kitchen appliances, and outdoor items in preparation for the commencement of summer.
Memorial Day sales also focus on summer apparel, fitness gear, and mattresses, with many sleep-orientated companies offering sitewide discounts.

What is the best thing to buy on Memorial Day?

Household appliances, outdoor furniture and equipment, plus clothing and tech are among the best buys during Memorial Day sales. Mattresses are also a popular purchase with major brands including Saatva, Tempur-Pedic and Nectar all typically offering 20-40% off.

Heidi is a highly experienced lifestyle journalist with nearly 20 years in the industry. Before joining Future in 2021, she built a successful freelance career spanning over 15 years, earning bylines in many of the UK’s leading national newspapers, including The Guardian, The Times, and The Telegraph. Her work has also featured in a wide range of print and digital magazines such as Psychologies, Red, Glamour, and Mother & Baby, where she spent six years as Shopping Editor. Heidi now specialises in consumer content, creating expert buying guides, product reviews, and gift round-ups that take the guesswork out of “what to buy for...” any occasion.