The 15 Best Memorial Day Mattress and Bedding Deals in 2023

Jan 12, 2024

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One of the best times to buy a new mattress or freshen up your bedding has arrived: Memorial Day ushers in the summer season with a whirlwind of barbecues, beach days, and, yes, a bevy of sales on mattresses, sheets, pillows, and more.

Sadly, much like a bad mattress, a bogus markdown on a bad product can be the stuff of nightmares.

That's why our team of deals experts has hand-picked only the best remaining Memorial Day sales on Wirecutter's tried-and-tested sleep essentials—so you can ditch your old bed for a dreamier sleep setup.

Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress (queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $1,000 with code WIRECUTTER; street price: $1,700

What we like: This longtime pick's hybrid tech combines the best components of memory foam and spring mattresses. Over 1,000 springs and four layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam. Works well for stomach, back, and side-sleepers. 100-day trial period. 10-year warranty.

Other things to know: Mattress is 11 inches thick. Use code WIRECUTTER. Deal price is for the queen size, but code also applies to the king and California king sizes, lowering the prices of those models to about $1,200.

Read our review of the best memory foam mattresses you can buy online.

Brooklinen Classic Duvet Cover (full/queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $103 with code WCDUVET23; street price: $149

What we like: A soft and comfortable percale duvet cover we love. Comes in the most stylish and interesting prints we’ve seen. One of the least expensive covers we tried, but feels like nice, luxurious hotel bedding.

Other things to know: After years of long-term testing, we’re still impressed with the cover's overall construction. Use code WCDUVET23. Deal price is for full/queen size, but discount also applies to twin/twin XL and king/California king.

Read our review of the best duvet covers.

Saatva Classic Luxury Firm Mattress (queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $1,250; street price: $1,650

What we like: Our plush and bouncy innerspring mattress pick is the most affordable option we’ve found that still looks and feels luxurious. Appealing to those who want to nestle in, not feel engulfed. Classic innerspring bounce paired with a cushy but understated 3-inch Euro top.

Other things to know: Doesn't have the best motion isolation. Comes in thicknesses of 11.5 and 14.5 inches, and you have 365 nights to try it. All sizes available at a discount except the twin size.

Read our review of the best innerspring mattresses.

Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow (standard) — Top Pick Deal price: $70 with code WCMEMDAY; street price: $90

What we like: Our top pick for the best bed pillow and a longtime favorite of our testers. Comfortable and supportive. Moldable, customizable shredded-foam filling offers firm support for back- and side-sleepers.

Other things to know: No chemical smell like other shredded-foam pillows. Two-year warranty. Use code WCMEMDAY to get deal price and free shipping.

Read our review of the best bed pillows.

Riley Textured Cotton Coverlet (queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $135 with code WC25; street price: $160

What we like: One of our top summer-blanket picks. Great for warm sleepers. Thick cotton top with gauzy backing. Wide selection of colors and sizes. Lightweight and breathable.

Other things to know: Not the softest blanket we recommend. Deal price is for queen size. Use code WC25. Code can only be applied to Riley's percale sheets, percale duvet, and textured cotton coverlet.

Read our review of the best blankets.

L.L.Bean 280-Thread-Count Pima Cotton Percale Comforter Cover (Queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $118 with code WCSLEEP15; street price: $139

What we like: Our hard-wearing duvet cover pick. Recommended if you share your bed with kids or pets. Made from the same pima cotton percale as our top pick for the best cotton sheets. Fabric will withstand years of abuse and frequent washings.

Other things to know: Available in multiple colors. Deal price is for the queen size, but all sizes are 15% off with code WCSLEEP15.

Read our review of the best duvet cover.

L.L.Bean Winter Fleece Robe — Our Pick Deal price: $67 with code WCSLEEP15; street price: $79

What we like: Our pick for the best fleece robe is the warmest option we tested. Comfy indoors and out. Available in a variety of lovely colors. Comes in more sizes—including petites and plus sizes—than any other robe we tested. Feels soft and cozy, like being wrapping up in a fleece blanket.

Other things to know: Washing this robe produces a lot of static electricity, and it picks up a fair amount of lint. Use code WCSLEEP15. Dark red color is further discounted to $55 with code, but in limited sizes.

Read our review of the best robes.

WinkBed Luxury Firm Mattress (queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $1,345 with code WCMD23; street price: $1,800

What we like: Our top innerspring-mattress pick was a hefty, billowy crowd-pleaser during our tests. A quilted cover, pocketed coils, and foamy top give this bed a pleasingly hefty hybrid feel.

Other things to know: Good for back- and stomach-sleepers, side-sleepers who rotate positions frequently, or those who simply prefer a firmer mattress. Doesn't have handles. Deal price is for the queen size, but the discount code works for all sizes. Remove any existing codes and use code WCMD23.

Read our review of the best innerspring mattresses.

Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set (queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $119 with code WCCORE23; street price: $150

What we like: Our more-affordable summer sheets pick. Lightweight and breathable percale weave. Perfect for hot sleepers. Comes in a variety of colors, as well as a rotating selection of modern prints.

Other things to know: Set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. 365-day return policy. Use code WCCORE23.

Read our review of the best sheets for hot sleepers.

L.L.Bean Maine Twill Blanket (full/queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $135 with code WCSLEEP15; street price: $149

What we like: Our classic, weightier cotton-blanket pick. Snagged the least, had the best drape, pilled less than any other option we tested. Great year-round option for slightly colder climates, or if you just need some added warmth on cooler evenings.

Other things to know: Available in a variety of colors. Sale price is for the full/queen size. All sizes are 15% off with code WCSLEEP15. Doesn't quite match previous lows, but within $10.

Read our review of the best blankets.

Cultiver Linen Sheets Set With Pillowcases (queen) — Top Pick Deal price: $308 with code WIRECUTTER20; street price: $385

What we like: Our top linen sheets offer the best combination of softness and durability. Option to purchase by the piece. We’ve heard fewer complaints about the fabric wearing thin prematurely. Set includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two pillowcases.

Other things to know: More-limited sizing than other brands. No warranty, and pretty standard return policy. Use code WIRECUTTER20. Down to $308 for the queen set, but discount applies to all sizes and available colors. Matches the lowest price we’ve seen.

Read our review of the best linen sheets.

Cultiver Linen Duvet Cover (Queen) — Our Pick Deal price: $208 with code WIRECUTTER20; street price: $260

What we like: The softest linen duvet cover we've tested. Breathable and luxurious. Adds pleasantly rumpled look to any bed. Strong and neat stitching that holds up in the wash. No pilling, thinning, or construction breakdowns.

Other things to know: Matches the lowest we've seen, and first significant discount we've seen this year. Color swatches available if you're unsure of color or texture. Use code WIRECUTTER20.

Read our review of the best duvet covers we love.

Eyebuydirect Blue Light Lens Glasses 35% off + Free Shipping — Our Pick Deal price: $35 with code WIRECUTTER; street price: $54

What we like: Our pick for best place to buy glasses online. Offers both prescription and non-prescription blue-light-blocking glasses. Wide selection of frames and glasses. Consistently high quality. Reliable customer service.

Other things to know: 14-day return policy. Offer excludes Ray-Ban, Oakley, ARNETTE, and Vogue brands. Use code WIRECUTTER for 35% off plus free shipping.

Read our review of the best blue light glasses.

The Onsen Bath Towel Bundle (six-piece set) — Also Great Deal price: $108 with code WCBUNDLE; street price: $150

What we like: Our lattice-weave bath towel pick. Softer, smoother, and faster-drying than any terry cloth option we tested. Minimalist, upscale look. Lightweight and durable. Made of 100% American-grown Supima cotton.

Other things to know: Jewelry clasps may snag on the lattice weave. Use code WCBUNDLE. Available in a multitude of colors to match every aesthetic. Bundle includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two face towels. Price includes shipping.

Read our review of the best bath towel.

Baloo Weighted Blanket (queen, 15-pound) — Top Pick Deal price: $100 (final sale); street price: $200

What we like: Our well-balanced, low-maintenance weighted-quilt pick. Machine washable and dryer safe. Feels like a cross between a quilt and a comforter. Affordable, but better quality than cheaper options.

Other things to know: Final sale. May feel less breathable and hotter compared with knit blankets. Lifetime guarantee on materials and workmanship. Deal is for full/queen size in pebble white and silver sage colors.

Read our review of the best weighted blankets.

Editor's note: The photos at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter's expert-approved picks.

This article was edited by Ignacia Fulcher, Nathan Burrow, and Annemarie Conte.

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Kaitlin Mahar

Kaitlin Mahar is a staff writer for Wirecutter's Deals team. Her byline has appeared in Delish, Esquire, and Town & Country. When she's not hunting for deals and fiercely defending the Oxford comma, she's a proud cat parent, an avid yogi, and a co-producer and co-host of the podcast Crime Culture. Please tell your pets and grandparents she says hi.