Best Time to Buy Furniture in 2026: Cheapest Months to Save (Don’t Pay Full Price)

Updated November 5, 2026

The best time to buy furniture in the US is during the big holiday sales, especially Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day, plus end-of-season clearance in January and late summer, when stores make room for new collections. This guide gives you a month-by-month furniture sales calendar, the best time to buy each type of furniture, and how to tell a real deal from a fake one.

When Is Furniture the Cheapest?

Furniture is usually cheapest in January–February and July–August, when stores clear out older stock to make room for new spring and fall collections, and in late November for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The big holiday weekends in between are the next best times to buy.

• January–February: winter clearance on last year’s sofas, bedroom sets and floor models, then Presidents’ Day sales (February 15, 2027).
• July–August: 4th of July sales, then mid-summer clearance before fall styles arrive. It’s also the start of the best time for patio furniture.
• Late November: Black Friday is November 27, 2026 and Cyber Monday is November 30. You’ll find the widest range of discounts of the year, on almost every type of furniture.
• Holiday weekends: Memorial Day (May 31, 2027) and Labor Day (September 6, 2027) bring big mattress, sofa and patio sales.

Holiday dates are from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management federal holiday calendar. The exact discount depends on the store and the item, so use our fake sale checklist to make sure a “sale” price is really lower.

Quick Answer: The Best Time to Buy Furniture

• Late November (Black Friday & Cyber Monday): the widest range of furniture discounts of the year, online and in stores.
• January & February (winter clearance, Presidents’ Day): stores clear older stock before new spring collections arrive.
• Late May (Memorial Day): big sales on mattresses, sofas and early patio furniture.
• July & August (4th of July, mid-summer clearance): mid-summer sales and clearance before fall collections arrive, often with good mattress, living room and outdoor deals.
• Late summer to early fall (Labor Day): the best time for patio furniture clearance, plus bedroom and living room sales.

Best time to buy, by item

Holiday Sale Dates: The Best Time to Buy Furniture This Fall

If you’re shopping this fall, the next big window is the holiday season. Here are the key 2026 dates:

• October 6–7, 2026: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (now over), the first wave of holiday discounts for Prime members.
• November 1 – December 24, 2026: Target’s Deal of the Day, with early Black Friday deals on November 5–7 (Target announcement).
• November 12–15, 2026: Walmart’s Early Black Friday Deals, then Black Friday Deals November 23–29 (in stores from November 27) (Walmart announcement).
• Amazon and Wayfair: 2026 Black Friday dates not announced yet. We’ll add them as soon as they are.
• Friday, November 27, 2026: Black Friday.
• Monday, November 30, 2026: Cyber Monday, focused on online deals.

For store-by-store sale dates, live Amazon prices and coupons, see our Black Friday furniture deals guide and our Cyber Monday furniture deals guide. We update both as retailers announce their offers. Not sure whether to wait for the sales? Read is Black Friday really the best time to buy furniture?

Furniture Sales Calendar: Month by Month

Best Time to Buy Each Type of Furniture

Sofas and sectionals

Black Friday, Presidents’ Day and Memorial Day are the strongest times for sofa sales, and January clearance is great for floor models. If you need a specific size or fabric, order during a sale but allow extra time for delivery. Before you buy, read our ultimate sofa buying guide and check current sofa coupons and deals. For every 2026–2027 sofa sale date, see our guide to the best time to buy a sofa.

Mattresses

Mattress brands run their biggest promotions around the major holiday weekends: Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day and Black Friday. Because mattresses ship compressed, online deals are easy to take advantage of. See our current mattress coupons and deals. For every 2026–2027 sale date and tip, see our guide to the best time to buy a mattress.

The best time to buy a mattress is Black Friday and Cyber Monday (November 27–30, 2026) or Memorial Day weekend in late May. Those are usually the two biggest mattress sales of the year.

Spring is a good second option. Many mattress brands launch new models in April and May, so older models are often discounted. The Sleep Foundation’s mattress buying guide notes the same pattern, and also points to New Year’s and Presidents’ Day sales.

Buying a bed-in-a-box online? Amazon’s Prime events in July and October are worth checking too. Wherever you buy, compare the same model and size, and check the trial period and return rules before you pay. See our Black Friday mattress deals guide.

Patio and outdoor furniture

Prices on patio furniture are usually highest in spring, when demand peaks. The best time to buy is late summer and early fall (around Labor Day), when stores clear outdoor inventory. See what’s trending in our outdoor furniture trends guide. For every 2026–2027 patio sale date, see our guide to the best time to buy patio furniture.

Bedroom furniture

Beds, dressers and nightstands are often discounted alongside mattresses, so the same holiday weekends apply. Black Friday and January clearance are especially good for full bedroom sets. Our bedroom furniture buying guide covers sizes and materials.

Home office furniture

Desks and office chairs are commonly discounted during back-to-school season (July to September) and again on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

When Not to Buy Furniture

• Right before a big sale: if Black Friday or a holiday weekend is only a few weeks away, it’s often worth waiting.
• At the peak of the season: patio furniture in spring and early summer, for example, is when demand (and prices) are highest.
• When you’re rushed: buying under time pressure makes it harder to compare prices, measure properly and read the return policy.

How to Tell a Real Furniture Deal From a Fake One

1. Track the price before the sale. Note what the item costs a few weeks ahead, so you know whether the “sale” price is actually lower.
2. Be wary of inflated “was” prices. A big percentage off can be based on an original price the item rarely sold for. Our guide to fake furniture sales shows 7 ways to check.
3. Compare the same item at other retailers. Many sofas and mattresses are sold by several stores under slightly different names.
4. Add up the full cost. Include delivery, assembly and any return or restocking fees, not just the sticker price.
5. Check for extra coupons. On Amazon, look for clip-on coupons on the product page on top of the sale price.

More Ways to Save on Furniture

• Ask about floor models. Showroom pieces are often discounted, especially during January clearance.
• Buy the set. Retailers often discount bundles such as a sofa and loveseat or a full bedroom set.
• Shop local stores too. Independent showrooms can have their own sales and are sometimes flexible on price. Find verified stores in our city guides for Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Tampa.
• Read financing terms carefully. “No interest” offers can charge back interest if the balance isn’t paid off in time.

Shopping for outdoor furniture? See our Black Friday patio furniture deals 2026 for sale dates and the patio sets, fire pits and heaters to watch.

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Nayyar SK

Nayyar SK writes and updates the furniture reviews and buying guides on FurniSavings, covering sofas, bedroom sets, outdoor furniture and storage. Reviews are research-based, using product specs, verified-buyer reviews and current prices. See how we review furniture.