These are the 5 best Memorial Day mattress deals I’ve seen this weekend

Shopping for a new mattress is expensive. Fortunately, May is one of the best times of the year to buy a new bed. Practically every mattress manufacturer is now offering its official Memorial Day mattress sales. While there will be more deals throughout the summer, today’s prices are the lowest we’ll see till the fall.  

Below I’ve rounded up the best early mattress sales you can get this weekend. I’ve specifically picked out beds we’ve tested, reviewed, and fully recommend. From the budget-friendly Nectar to our favorite cooling mattress, here are the best sales happening this weekend.

Best Memorial Day mattress deals this weekend

How to find the best Memorial Day mattress sales

• Never pay full price: Labor Day, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July are all great times for mattress deals. While none of these retail holidays can top Black Friday/Cyber Monday, the prices you see on Memorial Day will be the lowest prices we see till the end of the summer. 
• Use coupons: Like many retailers, mattress manufacturers occasionally offer discounts via coupon codes. Some brands are upfront about their promo codes and list them on their respective websites. Others have the tendency to hide them. Make sure to check out our guide to the best coupons via our guides: Nectar promo codes, Tempur Pedic promo codes, Purple promo codes, Casper promo codes, DreamCloud coupons, Avocado mattress promo codes, Brentwood Home coupon codes, and Awara promo codes.
• Know your return policy: Buying a new mattress can be tricky. Perhaps you’re relying on user reviews or word of mouth. Or maybe you’ve already tried the mattress and have finally found the right mattress deal. Either way, you should always know the mattress’ return policy should you have to return it. Some companies offer 100-night trials with free return shipping and no penalty fees, whereas others offer 18-month trials with similar shipping policies.
• Save with Medicare: If you’re in the U.S. and buying a mattress to help with a medical condition such as chronic back pain, you may be eligible for Medicare support. For all the facts you need to know, see our article on what types of mattresses are covered by Medicare.

Memory Foam vs. Hybrid — which to buy?

One of the first decisions you’ll need to make when buying a new bed is deciding if you want a memory foam mattress or a hybrid mattress. 

The main difference between the two is found in the support core. As the name implies, memory foam models are mainly made of memory foam, which is usually layered with other types of foam to provide better support. Meanwhile, hybrids use a variety of materials including foam, microcoils, latex, wool, gel foam, and other types of foam. These are normally more expensive because they use more materials and often pack in higher levels of technology.

If you have back problems, neck pain, or issues with spinal alignment, a foam mattress is better for you because it’ll contour your body, almost hugging it when you lie down. Hot sleepers are better with hybrid mattresses, as they’re more breathable by design (air flows more freely around coils and springs). A hybrid would also suit you if you dislike the sensation of sinking deeply into a body-hugging bed, or if you enjoy a firmer mattress with a little bounce. Check out our guide to memory foam vs hybrid mattress for more differences.