Best Apple Memorial Day sales 2024: date and deals to expect

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The Memorial Day Apple sales event is a fantastic time to score huge savings on Appel's pricey gadgets, thanks to discounts from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. To help you find all the best deals in one place, I've created this guide to bring you all the best Memorial Day Apple sales and stand-out deals.

While Memorial Day 2024 is still weeks away, taking place on Monday, May 27, there's no time like the present to prepare for the holiday. The Memorial Day sales event always brings attractive discounts on Apple's latest and greatest devices, with record-low prices on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, iPhones, and the Apple Watch.

While we wait for early Memorial Day sales to launch, I've listed today's best sales and deals below, including the 13-inch MacBook Air, Apple's AirPods Pro, the Apple Watch 9, and the 10.2 iPad. I'll update this page with more offers as they become available, so make sure to bookmark this guide for all the latest sales.

Today's best Apple sales

Today's best Apple deals

Apple AirTag (4-Pack): $99$79.99 at Amazon

Apple AirTag (4-Pack): was $99 now $79.99 at Amazon
The best-selling Apple AirTag is on sale for $79.99 at Amazon, which is just $5 shy of the record-low price. If you tend to misplace your keys, luggage, wallet, or anything else you don't want to lose, just attach an AirTag to it, and your iPhone will locate the item. 

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): was $159 $89 at Amazon

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): was $159 now $89 at Amazon
If you're looking to grab today's cheapest AirPods deal, Amazon has the AirPods 2 on sale for just $89. That's just $20 more than the record-low price we saw during Black Friday and fantastic value for a pair of Apple's premium earbuds. This deal is highly recommended if you want new AirPods and don't need noise-canceling technology.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): $249.99$199.99 at Amazon

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): was $249.99 now $199.99 at Amazon
The AirPods Pro 2 are a holiday best-seller, and Amazon has the earbuds on sale for $199.99. That's the best deal you can find right now and $10 more than the lowest-ever price. You're still getting all the same features as the previous Lightning version but with boosted dust resistance and the new and future-proof USB-C charging port.

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): $329.99$249 at Amazon

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $249 at Amazon
Amazon has dropped Apple's 10.2-inch iPad down to $249, which is the best deal we've seen this year and $20 more than the record-low. While it's not the speediest tablet, the 10.2-inch Retina display and A13 Bionic chip ensure excellent picture quality and superior performance to this day. The entry-level tablet can do it all without issue, according to our Apple iPad 10.2 review, whether browsing the net, streaming media, light work, or playing games.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS): $239.99$199.99 at Amazon

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS): was $239.99 now $199.99 at Amazon
The Apple Watch SE includes all the basic features that people love about the Apple Watch, such as GPS technology, heart rate monitoring, and health and fitness tracking. Today's deal from Amazon brings the price down to $199.99 when you apply the $40 coupon at checkout.

Apple Watch Series 9: $399.99 $329 at Walmart

Apple Watch Series 9: was $399.99 now $329 at Walmart
The Apple Watch 9 is one of the best smartwatches you can buy and more powerful than ever thanks to the S9 SiP chip, which delivers a brighter display and 18 hours of battery life. You also get advanced health and safety features, GPS technology, and the new double-tap capability that lets you use your watch without touching the display. Today's offer from Walmart brings the price down to $329, which is the best deal you can find.

Apple iPad mini, 64GB (2021): $499 $399 at Amazon

Apple iPad mini, 64GB (2021): was $499 now $399 at Amazon
Amazon has the 2021 iPad mini down to a record-low price of $399. The tablet features a powerful A15 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, and an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, making it a great choice if you're looking for a smaller tablet with premium features. The hand-held iPad is a fantastic buy if you're looking for a smaller tablet that still packs a fully premium specs sheet.

MacBook Air 13-inch (M1):$999.99$699.99 at Best Buy

MacBook Air 13-inch (M1): was $999.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy
The 2020 Apple MacBook Air with an M1 chip is a little old now, but it's still one of the best laptops ever made, and Best Buy has it down to a record-low price of just $699.99. Our MacBook Air M1 review awarded the device 4.5 stars out of five, and we particularly praised Apple's premium device for its speed, responsiveness, beautiful design, and long-lasting battery life.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M2): $1,299$999 at Best Buy

MacBook Air 15-inch (M2): was $1,299 now $999 at Best Buy
If you're looking for more power and screen size, Best Buy also has the 15-inch MacBook Air M2 on sale for a record-low price of $99. Our MacBook Air 15-inch review praised the display, performance, design, and speaker array, although we did think the jump in size hurt one of the MacBook Air's key selling points - its portability. Nevertheless, this is still an impressive laptop at a good price.

Memorial Day Apple sales 2024: FAQs

When is Memorial Day 2024?

Memorial Day 2024 falls on Monday, May 27. Memorial Day is an American federal holiday that always falls on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. 

When do Memorial Day Apple sales start?

Generally speaking, Memorial Day sales on tech products tend to be concentrated around Memorial Day itself, the preceding weekend, and in some cases the preceding week too. We usually see the big hardware stores like Lowes and Home Depot begin their Memorial Day sales in early May, but the tech retailers like Amazon and Best Buy usually kick off their sales later in the month.

For Memorial Day Apple deals specifically, based on previous events we'd say it's a great idea to keep an eye out from Monday, May 20th onwards but don't be in a rush to pick anything up. Retailers are likely to reserve their best deals for Monday, May 27, so if you want to snag the lowest price possible, you should wait for Memorial Day proper.

If you're looking to shop for bargains right now, we've listed today's best Apple sales from the top online retailers at the top of this page.

Last year's best Apple deals

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $249now

Apple AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $199.99 at Amazon
AirPods Pro deals are always popular in Memorial Day sales, and Amazon has the best-selling AirPods Pro 2 on sale for $199.99 - the lowest price we've ever seen. Compared to the AirPods 2 and 3, the AirPods Pro 2 feature active noise cancellation, improved audio quality, and a wireless charging case that provides more than 24 hours of battery life.

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): was $159

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): was $159 now $99.99 at Amazon
Grab the AirPods 2 for just $99.99 at Amazon's Memorial Day sales event. That's just $20 more than the record-low price and fantastic value for a pair of Apple's premium earbuds. This deal is highly recommended if you want new AirPods and don't need them to be the latest model.

Apple Watch SE, 2022 (GPS, 40mm):  $249

Apple Watch SE, 2022 (GPS, 40mm): was $249 now $219 at Amazon
You can get the 2022 Apple Watch SE on sale for $219 at Amazon right now. That's the lowest price we've ever seen and the best-value Apple Watch you can buy right now. While the Apple Watch SE lacks all the bells and whistles found on the Apple Watch 8, it still packs a fast processor, great battery life, and new health and fitness features.

Apple iPad 10.9 2022 (64GB): $449

Apple iPad 10.9 2022 (64GB): $449 $399 at Amazon
Apple's 10th-generation iPad is now available for its lowest-ever price at Amazon. With this tablet, Apple successfully migrated the base iPad from its classic, first-gen Air looks to an iPad Pro-influenced design, and the result is a high-quality, versatile device that will satisfy the broadest set of users, from fun lovers and content consumers to those looking to get some work done. 

Apple iPad 10.2 2021 (64GB): $329

Apple iPad 10.2 2021 (64GB): was $329 now $269 at Amazon
If you're looking for a cheap iPad in today's Memorial Day sales, Apple's 10.2-inch iPad is on sale for a record-low of $269. While it's not the speediest tablet in the range, a decent screen, quality design, and relatively speedy chip make this the iPad that best suits most people's needs. For streaming, shopping, and doing a few light work tasks, it's a great choice, especially with today's $60 discount.

Apple iPhone 14: up to $800 off with trade, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon

Apple iPhone 14: up to $800 off with trade, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
Verizon's iPhone deals on the iPhone 14 offer the usual trade trade-in rebate of up to $800 but you can also take advantage of a limited-time-only option to bundle in a free iPad and Apple Watch. These are substantial freebies but the caveat here is that you still need that unlimited data plan to be eligible - and you'll need to pay for the lines on the freebies. Caveats aside, however, this is a super strong deal that's worth taking advantage of. 

Apple MacBook Air, M1 (2020):$999.99

Apple MacBook Air, M1 (2020): was $999.99 now $799.99 at Amazon
The 2020 Apple MacBook Air with an M1 chip is older now, but it's still one of the best laptops ever made. With this Memorial Day deal, the device that we awarded 4.5 stars out of five in our MacBook Air M1 review is now back down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon. Apple's premium device is fast, responsive, beautifully designed, and has a long-lasting battery life.

Shop for more tech bargains with our 2024 Memorial Day TV sales guide and our Memorial Day laptop sales roundup.

Mackenzie Frazier

Mackenzie Frazier is the deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She's been sharing deal advice for Future for the past three years and loves to find products that the consumer wants at the best possible price. She's had eight years of experience working in the e-commerce space and loves being a mom to her baby boy.