When's the Best Time to Buy a Mattress?

November 3, 2020 | Casper Editorial Team

Fact checked by Jonathan Eilenberg, CPE

You won’t have to wait long for the best mattress deal to roll around: The biggest mattress sales happen in the winter, early spring, and on holiday weekends throughout the year.


How often should you replace your mattress? Sleep experts recommend replacing your mattress roughly every seven years.1 If your mattress sags, dips, and rudely wakes you up with aches and pains, you’ll need to replace it even sooner.

With the clock ticking on your old mattress, you may be itching to buy a new one ASAP. Before you click “confirm order,” remember: mattress prices fluctuate throughout the year. When’s the best time to buy?

At Casper, we always keep our calendars marked with the best dates to score the biggest deals. Generally, you can expect lower prices and better bundles throughout the year around holiday weekends. Find the best time to buy a mattress with our insider mattress sale guide. 

January – New Year’s Sales

Is your New Year’s resolution to sleep better? Buying a new mattress in January can help you reach your goals and save big. 

Most mattress retailers ring in the new year by ringing up mattress sales at significantly reduced prices. Start your year on the right side of the bed by taking full advantage of New Year’s mattress sales. 

President’s Day Sales (February)

The President’s Day long weekend offers you the perfect opportunity to escape the February chill and find a cozy new go mattress shopping on your day off.

Around this time, mattress retailers often do some early spring cleaning to make way for newer models. That usually includes putting huge discounts on older mattress models that need to go. Keep an eye on last season’s mattresses for flash sales — they’re likely just as high-quality as the shiny new models rolling out. 

Memorial Day Sales (May)

Memorial Day mattress sales boast big discounts for all types of mattresses, from innerspring mattresses to foam and hybrid ones. 

Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May, marking the beginning of the warmer months. During this weekend of sales, trade in your old mattress for a new model with cooling technology to beat the heat before summer rolls around. 

Back-to-School Sales (August)

Kids need quality rest not only to recharge but also to grow, develop, and learn.2 And they require even more sleep than adults: Children ages 6-13 should sleep between 9-11 hours a night, while teens need about 8-10 hours.2

What will support your child’s sleep night after night? A quality mattress. 

Brands run back-to-school sales on everything from clothing to classroom supplies to electronics — and yes, even mattresses. 

Invest in new mattresses for the whole family before the school year ramps up during back-to-school mattress sales. You’ll find great discounts on every mattress size, from twin beds for the kids to queens and kings for you and your sleep partner. 

If you don’t have school-aged children, don’t worry — you can still reap the rewards of back-to-school mattress sales. 

Labor Day Sales (September)

Labor Day is a national day of rest and honor for U.S. workers — and one of the busiest sales of the year for mattress companies. 

Celebrate all your hard work and prioritize your rest by saving big on a dreamy new mattress. Labor Day sales typically feature huge mattress price reductions ahead of the holiday season. 

Black Friday & Cyber Monday (November)

There’s much to be grateful for after Thanksgiving — including the Black Friday mattress sales. 

On Black Friday weekend, you’ll be sure to find the biggest deals of the year: The average Black Friday discount in 2023 was 31%.3 And thanks to Cyber Monday, you now have a whole extra day to score the best-priced mattress online. 

Give thanks to your old mattress and all the restful years you spent together, then send another big thank you to the Black Friday deal that helps you score your new, heavily discounted model. You’ll appreciate the enhanced sleep as you enter the holiday season, which can often be filled with Christmas anxiety and restlessness.

Early December – Holiday Promotions

A new mattress is the perfect holiday gift for you, your sleep partner, and your loved ones. Make the giving season even sweeter by taking advantage of a holiday sale with promotional discounts. 

If you missed the Black Friday mattress rush, you’ll score another chance to save big before the holidays in early December. Look for mattress price reductions, bedroom bundles, and other promotions that embody the spirit of the season. 

For the last-minute or late gift-givers, remember: There will be plenty more mattress sales in the new year. 

Why Casper is the Perfect Choice Anytime of Year

When you’re ready to buy a new mattress, you have an important task: Finding great deals and great quality. Casper offers both.

We deliver one-of-a-kind sleep straight to your door: With cradling Zoned Support and innovative Snow Technology, each Casper mattress offers you the best rest possible. 

Bundle and save on mattresses, bedding, bed frames, and more at any time, or wait for one of our numerous sales right around the corner. With our multiple financing options, you can pay on your own time to start sleeping better now

No matter when you buy your Casper mattress, you’ll be investing in quality sleep for years to come. Shop our collection now or visit a Casper Sleep Shop near you. 

Sources: 

  1. The Better Sleep Council. When to Say “So Long” to Your Mattress. https://bettersleep.org/mattress-education/replacing-a-mattress/ 
  2. Mayo Clinic Health System. Sleep: An essential element of success for children. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/sleep-an-essential-element-of-success-for-children 
  3. Wisernotify. 27 Impactful Black Friday Statistics (2024). https://wisernotify.com/blog/black-friday-stats/