Labor Day weekend is officially here, and so are the sales — but not all of them are great.The best ones center around a few key categories, according to experts I talked to: summer-related products, mattresses, furniture, major appliances and warm-weather fashion.
If you’re browsing online or heading into stores over the next few days — which 73% of shoppers plan to do, according to a recent survey by RetailMeNot — that’s what you should focus on.To help you get started, I curated a list of the best Labor Day deals across retailers like Amazon, Target, Old Navy, Brooks, Home Depot, REI and Ulta, where popular items and bestsellers are up to 75% off.
I also consulted experts to answer all your saving and spending questions, including why you should avoid buying tech right now.Selected.Our top picksBest vacuum dealShark Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum$179.99$299.99AmazonLearn moreBest sneaker dealBrooks Ghost Max 3$109.95$159.95AmazonLearn moreBest household essentials dealHefty Ultra Strong Signature Scents 13-Gallon Trash Bags$15.84$21.19AmazonLearn moreBest bedding dealLand’s End Seed Stitch Quilt$149.46$229.95Lands' EndLearn moreBest kitchen dealGreenPan Rio Advanced 2-Piece Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan Set$39.99$54.99TargetLearn moreBest outdoor dealColeman Portable Camping Chair$39.99$53.99AmazonLearn moreSee 3 MoreRelatedselectedselectedShark, Brooks, Stanley, Kiehl’s and more are as little as $12 during Amazon’s Labor Day saleWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.Best Labor Day deals 2026Brooks Ghost Max 3$109.95$159.95AmazonNow 31% off$109.95$160.00ZapposNow 31% off$143.97$159.99Dick's Sporting GoodsNow 10% offThe Brooks Ghost Max is one of my favorite walking shoes for women and men due to its thick layer of soft cushioning that keeps my feet comfortable for hours whether I’m exercising, commuting or running errands around town.It’s also ideal to wear for casual runs and when you’re standing ...