Presidents' Day laptop sales 2026: today's best early deals from Dell, Best Buy, and others, plus what to expect

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The upcoming Presidents' Day laptop sales are likely to offer the best chance to score a great deal on a new laptop for a few months, and we're already seeing promising discounts at leading retailers. This page has been put together to help our readers get the very best possible laptop deals over the next few weeks, including any promising early sales we spot along the way.

The 2026 Presidents' Day sales event officially takes place on Monday, February 16, but you can expect big-name retailers like Dell, Best Buy, Amazon, Lenovo, and HP to all start seasonal sales in the next few weeks or so. Presidents' Day has a great track record for laptop discounts, with many deals essentially being pretty similar (or actual re-runs) of the previous Black Friday sales.

Today's best laptop sales ahead of Presidents' Day

Amazon: HP, Dell, Alienware, Lenovo starting at $240
Best Buy: $400 off Windows 11 laptops
Dell: get up to $400 off XPS, Inspiron, and gaming laptops
HP: save up to 60% on mid-range, cheap, and premium laptops
Lenovo: ThinkPad, Yoga, and gaming laptops starting at $240
Microsoft: save up to $700 on Surface laptops and tablets

Display - 12 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a 2-in-1 laptop that doubles up as a tablet to be a flexible and versatile machine for everyday use, work and all of your productivity needs. This is the best version of the Surface Pro yet, based on our testing, with its powerful Snapdragon X Plus processor and lengthy battery life. I haven't seen this latest model for any cheaper than this, so it's a good option for anyone looking for a productivity boost or a more portable laptop with fantastic performance – just be aware you need to buy the keyboard cover separately.

Display - 16 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

This HP OmniBook X deal at Best Buy is definitely in contention for the 'best early President's Day laptop deal' this week. A massive $400 price cut lets you take home this premium machine for a mid-range price today. Alongside a very stylish and modern design, the OminiBook X Flip also features a powerful Ultra 7 chipset, generous 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch 2K touch-screen display. As the name suggests, you can fold away the keyboard here to use the machine as a tablet, too.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

The Dell 14 Plus has been a real favorite of ours at TechRadar this past year or so, as it's a quietly competent machine that really offers a ton of value for money. This particular configuration at Dell features an Ultra 7 chipset, 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM, meaning it's more than capable of heavy lifting. If you need a reliable workhorse for professional or casual use, then the 14 Plus is an outstanding option this week.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

The latest Microsoft Surface Laptop shot straight to the top of our guide to the best Windows laptops and received a glowing five stars in our Microsoft Surface Laptop review, so I'm obviously going to call out this record-low price at Best Buy. This particular specification includes a powerful Snapdragon X Plus processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM and a slightly disappointing 256GB SSD. Still, the levels of performance from the CPU, AI capabilities and 23 hours of battery life are top-tier to go alongside the swish-looking display and keyboard.

Display - 13.8 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

Alternatively, if you want slightly more power, a larger screen and more storage, you could consider this 2024 model of the Surface Laptop for your work, productivity, and business needs. It's another recipient of a five-star review, thanks to its impressive combination of performance, battery life, design, and value for money. The latter is even more incredible at this discounted price, even though it was a little cheaper during Black Friday.

Display - 13.4 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

No list of laptop deals can be complete without a good premium option, and right now, there's a great deal on the latest Dell XPS 13 at the official store. This particular configuration melds a powerful Ultra 7 chipset with the XPS's stylish design for a perfect lightweight choice if portability is a priority for you. Overall, not the cheapest machine by any stretch, but one that is definitely worth every penny if a machine's design is important to you.

Presidents' Day 2026: key information

When is President's Day 2026?

President's Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 16,th but it's highly likely we'll see decent laptop deals ahead of this date. Generally speaking, most retailers tend to kick off their big retail events early these days - usually around a week or so. Because of this, I'd recommend keeping an eye out for any early deals from the big retailers.

As stated, this page will be updated regularly between now and President's Day with any good early deals so don't hesitate to bookmark and check-in again ahead of the actual holiday date.

What types of laptops go on sale over President's Day?

Gaming laptops, MacBooks, ChromeBooks, and everything in between. There's no one specific category of laptop that's favored in the President's Day sales so expect a good amount of choice regardless of what you're looking for.

We could, potentially, see a re-run of a lot of the laptop deals from last year's Black Friday, which would mean a return to record-low prices on some of our favorite machines at TechRadar. Highlights here include the latest MacBook Air M4 for $799, discounts of up to $400 on Dell XPS 13 machines, and plenty of higher-end choices for gaming laptops. Right now, it's a little too early to say what will be available, but definitely expect good discounts on Presidents' Day.

If you'd like to see more specific options, we recommend seeing our main laptop deals and cheap gaming laptop deals pages respectively for plenty of excellent alternatives.

You can also see more bargains with our guide to the best Presidents' Day TV sales happening right now.

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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