5 Best Memorial Day 2026 Deals — Where You’ll Save Up to 47%
Memorial Day Weekend is one of the biggest shopping events of the year — but not every deal delivers the same value. New data from Decodo shows which categories consistently offer the deepest discounts, helping shoppers focus their spending where it counts most.
Based on Decodo's analysis of Memorial Day retail pricing trends, here are the five categories of items worth buying during this year's sales.
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Patio Furniture and Outdoor Goods
Retailers are looking to clear inventory before demand for seasonal items peaks, so you can score big discounts on clearance furniture from prior seasons.
Average presale price: $900
Average sale price: $593
Average savings: 34%
Best deals: Prior-season furniture (average discount: 47% off)
Fashion and Apparel
If you want to pick up summer wardrobe basics, the holiday weekend is the time to do it. Prices won't be this low again until late summer end-of-season clearance sales.
Average presale price: $91
Average sale price: $62
Average savings: 32%
Best deals: Athleisure (average discount: 39% off) and swimwear (average discount: 36% off)
Mattresses and Bedding
Mattress manufacturers release their new models in May, so many retailers will be aggressively clearing prior-year inventory over the long weekend.
Average presale price: $1,234
Average sale price: $864
Average savings: 30%
Best deals: Memory foam direct-to-consumer mattresses (average discount: 38% off)
Major Appliances
When it comes to major appliances, bundled discounts — such as a matched refrigerator-range-dishwasher set — consistently offer the biggest savings.
Average presale price: $2,340
Average sale price: $1,837
Average savings: 22%
Best items for deep discounts: Bundled kitchen appliances (average discount: 27% off)
Groceries and Beverages
Hot dogs and hamburgers lead the pack on discounts, but you can also save significantly on alcoholic beverages.
Average presale price: $20
Average sale price: $17
Average savings: 15%
Best items for deep discounts: Cookout staples (average discount: 25% off)
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