Memorial Day appliance sales 2024: when they start and what to expect

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The upcoming Memorial Day appliances sales could offer some of the lowest prices all year on everything from large white goods to handy smaller items like air fryers. Best Buy, Lowes, and Home Depot are just a few of the big names we're expecting to hold big retail events this May and we'll be covering everything right here on this page.

Between now and the event we'll be updating this page regularly with any news and early deals as we spot them. Generally speaking, Memorial Day appliance sales start a week or two ahead of the big day itself so it's well worth tuning in early if you're looking to pick something up. We'll be picking out recommendations based on our extensive buying guides here at TechRadar, including our best air fryers, best vacuums, and best Instant Pot pages.

In the meantime, you can find an overview of what to expect just down below with our roundup of last year's Memorial Day appliance sales. You can also head on over to our main Memorial Day sales page for details on other categories like TVs, laptops, and much more.

Is Memorial Day a good time to buy appliances?

Memorial Day is one of the best times of the entire year to buy appliances, alongside other well-known federal holidays like President's Day and Labor Day. Retailer's like Lowes, Home Depot, Best Buy, and Samsung usually offer big site-side sales on these federal holidays - especially around the preceding and following weeks.

Generally speaking, it's a great idea to hold off buying appliances ( especially white goods) if we're coming up to a federal holiday as the best discounts are concentrated around these dates. 

When do Memorial Day appliance sales start?

Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27th for 2024 but we're expecting appliance sales well ahead of this date.

These days, retailers rarely constrict their sales events to a single day, however. In fact, it's commonplace for retailers to start their sales a week or two in advance for events like the Memorial Day appliance sales. We'll be on the lookout for any early deals here at TechRadar so don't hesitate to bookmark this page ahead of late May.

What appliances go on sale on Memorial Day?

The Memorial Day appliance sales will cover everything from super cheap small kitchen appliances to larger white goods. During last year's event, for example, discounts ran anywhere between $50 off for air fryers to up to $1,500 off premium refrigerators.

If you're interested, you can check out a range if last year's best sales just down below, which include popular items like coffee makers and vacuums, as well as larger white goods.

Early deals ahead of Memorial Day

Best Buy: get up to a $200 e-Gift Card with select Energy Star-certified appliances

Best Buy: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fpromo%2Fe-star-savings&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">get up to a $200 e-Gift Card with select Energy Star-certified appliances
Best Buy is already offering up to $200 in e-gift cards when you purchase select Energy Star-certified appliances this week. This includes refrigerators, dishwashers, and ranges that are already discounted from brands like LG, Whirlpool, and KitchenAid. 

Best Buy: save an additional $300 when you buy two or more qualifying LG appliances

Best Buy: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?id=pcmcat1688675719009&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fconditional-offers%2Flg-appliances-buy-more-save-more%2Fpcmcat1688675719009.c%3Fid%3Dpcmcat1688675719009&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">save an additional $300 when you buy two or more qualifying LG appliances
If you're looking to buy a washer-dryer combo or upgrade your kitchen appliances, then you'll want to take advantage of this early-bird deal at Best Buy. You can save an additional $300 when you buy two or more qualifying LG appliances, which include refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers, and kitchen packages.

Best Buy: get up to a $350 e‑Gift Card when you buy a select LG refrigerator

Best Buy: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fpromo%2Flg-refrigerator-offer&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">get up to a $350 e‑Gift Card when you buy a select LG refrigerator
When you purchase an LG refrigerator at Best Buy today you can already save up to $600 and receive up to $350 in e-gift cards. You can save on a large selection of LG refrigerators with a range of price points, features, and sizes.

Best Buy: microwave deals starting at $159.99

Best Buy: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?_dyncharset=UTF-8&browsedCategory=abcat0903001&id=pcat17071&iht=n&ks=960&list=y&qp=currentoffers_facet%3DCurrent+Deals~On+Sale&sc=Global&sp=+currentprice+skuidsaas&st=abcat0903001_categoryid%24pcmcat748301803023&type=page&usc=All+Categories&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3F_dyncharset%3DUTF-8%26browsedCategory%3Dabcat0903001%26id%3Dpcat17071%26iht%3Dn%26ks%3D960%26list%3Dy%26qp%3Dcurrentoffers_facet%3DCurrent%2520Deals~On%2520Sale%26sc%3DGlobal%26sp%3D%2Bcurrentprice%2520skuidsaas%26st%3Dabcat0903001_categoryid%24pcmcat748301803023%26type%3Dpage%26usc%3DAll%2520Categories&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">microwave deals starting at $159.99
If you're looking to pick up a cheap microwave ahead of Memorial Day, Best Buy's appliance sale includes deals that start at just $159.99. You can save up to $160 from brands like LG, GE, Whirlpool, Samsung and KitchenAid. 

Last year's best Memorial Day appliance sales

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Amazon: up to 44% off vacuums, coffee makers, slow cookers, smart home, air purifiers and more
Amazon's early Memorial Day appliance sale is now available and features a rather eclectic range of discounts on everything from storage bins to paper cups. There's some quite random stuff in here but also some real hidden gems. A couple of decent options include up to 43% off Ninja blenders and air fryers, 25% off Dyson Vacuums, and 55% off Shark robo vacuums.

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Best Buy major appliances: save up to $1,500 on refrigerators, ranges, washers, and more
No Best Buy Memorial Day sale would be complete without huge discounts on its massive range of refrigerators, ranges, washers, and more. Right now, you can expect discounts ranging all the way up to $1,500 on the more premium brands and there are also additional limited-time-only promotions for interest-free financing and excellent bundle deals on kitchen packages. 

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Best Buy small appliances: cheap coffee makers, air fryers, and microwaves starting at $20
If you're looking for some handy countertop additions to your kitchen, you'll also find fantastic discounts on smaller appliances in today's Memorial Day sale at Best Buy. Some highlights here include air fryers <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?_dyncharset=UTF-8&browsedCategory=abcat0912013&id=pcat17071&iht=n&ks=960&list=y&qp=currentoffers_facet%3DCurrent+Deals~On+Sale&sc=Global&st=categoryid%24abcat0912013&type=page&usc=All+Categories&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3F_dyncharset%3DUTF-8%26browsedCategory%3Dabcat0912013%26id%3Dpcat17071%26iht%3Dn%26ks%3D960%26list%3Dy%26qp%3Dcurrentoffers_facet%253DCurrent%2520Deals~On%2520Sale%26sc%3DGlobal%26st%3Dcategoryid%2524abcat0912013%26type%3Dpage%26usc%3DAll%2520Categories&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">starting at just $20, super-cheap $60 pod coffee machines, and discounts on best-selling Instant Pots. 

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Samsung: save up to $1,200 on bespoke refrigerators and more
A fantastic early-bird event ahead of Memorial Day, Samsung is running a 'Discover Samsung' event this week, which includes huge discounts on a wide range of own-brand models. The headline deal here, as with most appliance sales at Samsung, is the retailer's whopping savings of up to $1,200 on its bespoke design-your-own refrigerators. If that doesn't appeal, you'll also find great savings on washers and dryers, plus a range of discounted premium vacuum cleaners.

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Lowe's: save up to $1,200 on large appliances
Lowe's teased us last week with an early 'Spring Savings' event, which included some superb appliance deals. It's now carried most of those over into its Memorial Day sale, which has now officially started with a full range of discounts across a huge range of categories. Featured right now is a whole range of refrigerators, ranges, and washers, as well as a range of smaller appliances and even some outdoor grills too.

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Home Depot appliance Summer Savings: up to 30% off major appliances
Home Depot has already launched its Memorial Day appliance sales this week, albeit under the guise of a 'Summer Savings' banner. All the usual suspects are here in the form of heavily discounted refrigerators, ranges, washers, vacuums, and many more small and kitchen appliances. Like a few other major retailers, Home Depot offers bundle savings for brand multi-buys today - up to $900 off LG washers and dryers, $350 off Samsung appliances, and 10% off three or more GE products.

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Small appliances at Walmart: cheap air fryers, coffee machines, juicers, pressure cookers at Walmart
Walmart has a whole section of its Memorial Day sale dedicated to discounted small appliances today. Just a few of the items on sale include air fryers and pressure cookers from leading brands like Ninja, cheap Keurig coffee makers, and a host of juicers. If you're looking to stock up on crockery, you'll also find plenty of options for cheap dining sets as well as knives and cutlery in this section at Walmart.

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KitchenAid: up to $180 off premium bowl mixers
KitchenAid's offering a wide array of discounts on its best-selling bowl mixers today, with savings reaching all the way up to $180 for some of the more premium models. Available today are a range of different models, sizes, and also some unique bundles that are exclusive to the KitchenAid store, such as this Artisan series mixer with a full set of attachments <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-6361382-10441960?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/bundles/p.exclusive-artisan-series-stand-mixer-and-fresh-prep-attachment-set.freshprepminibm.html" data-link-merchant="kitchenaid.com"">for $296. Note that all orders over $399 via KitchenAid are eligible for free shipping and delivery.

  • Other excellent sales from last year:
  • Dyson: save up to $150 on vacuums and air purifiers
  • Shark: up to $150 off cordless vacuums and robo vacuums
  • Target: up to 40% off Keurig, Ninja, Instant Pot, and Nespresso
  • Wayfair: up to $1,200 off refrigerators, ranges, washers, and more

Last year's best deals on appliances

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Instant Vortex Plus 6Qt air fryer: was $169.99 now $99.99 at Amazon
We've just spotted a record-low price at Amazon on the Instant Vortex Plus - a model we currently have as number one on our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-air-fryer" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">best air fryers buyer's guide. This model yielded awesome results during our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/instant-vortex-plus-6-in-1-air-fryer-with-clearcook-and-odourerase" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer review and we were impressed enough to reward it four and half stars out of five. While it requires a bit of experimentation to get the best results, we think this one is a fantastic buy thanks to its useful deodorizer and handy window. Usually it's a little on the pricey end but today's record-breaking price at Amazon makes it an easy recommendation.

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Cosori Smart 4-in-1 air fryer: was $99.99 now $55.99 at Walmart
The best air fryer deal in the Walmart Memorial Day sales is on this Cosori Smart 4-in-1 model. While this isn't one that we've personally reviewed at TechRadar, we have reviewed similar models for our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-air-fryer" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">best air fryers buyer's guide and found them to be fantastic budget buys. Compared to the similarly no-name branded options in the Walmart sale, this decently sized 4Qt. model has easy to use presets for different food types, plus a handy mobile app for online recipes.

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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6 Qt. 11-in-1 pressure cooker: was $149 now $114.99 at Walmart
The best deal on an Instant Pot today is over at Walmart with this $30 off discount on the 6Qt. Duo Crisp. We've seen this one go for around $90 before, but not since last summer and we think this is one of the better models from Instant Pot. In our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/instant-pot-duo-crisp-and-air-fryer" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Air Fryer review we liked its excellent multitude of functions and touch panel controls. Of the two naub modes, it's better as a pressure cooker than as an air fryer but it's a good choice overall if you want to save space on your kitchen top with a two-in-one solution.

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Ninja Foodi 1-in-1 Smart Lid multi-cooker: was $279.99 now $129.98 at Amazon
Our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/ninja-foodi-11-in-1-smartlid-multi-cooker" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid review gave this awesome multi-cooker four and a half stars out of five thanks to its fantastic versatility. Using this handy appliance you'll be able to roll several functions into one, including air frying, pressure cooking, and baking. It's a superb appliance that usually sells for a premium. Luckily, today's price at Amazon brings this model down to its lowest-ever price.

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Cuisinart TOA-60 air fryer and toaster oven: was $129.95 now $99 at Amazon
Another one of our favorite models from TechRadar's <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-air-fryer" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">best air fryers buyer's guide, the Cuisinart TOA-60 is a fantastic 2-in-1 solution for all your air frying and toasting needs. It's quite big, but it will essentially roll a few appliances into one while providing seven easy-to-use functions with quiet operation. During our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/cuisinart-air-fryer-mini-oven-review" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven review we were able to effectively warm, bake, cook, and air fry everything from paninis to pizzas - with delicious results. Today's price cut at Amazon isn't a record-breaking deal but it's just $2 more than the price over Black Friday last year. In context, we think this is a pretty great deal on one of our favorite small appliances.

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KitchenAid K150 blender: was $99.99 now $89.99 at KitchenAid
KitchenAid has a small but significant close-out deal on the K150 today, which is one of our favorite blenders. We rated this one as one of the best budget options over at our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-blenders" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">best blenders buyer's guide and also awarded it three and a half stars out of five with our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/kitchenaid-k150-blender" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">KitchenAid K150 Blender review. It only has three speeds but it's an exceptionally effective appliance, crushing ice and blending smoothies with no problem at all. 

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Bella Pro Series 4.2-qt. Air Fryer: was $59.99 now $39.99 at Best Buy
Not on the air fryer craze yet? This cheap and cheerful one at Best Buy will give you the chance to try out the cooking revelation for less. The timer is simple to set, the capacity is large enough to cook meals for four to six people and dishwasher-safe components mean it's easy to clean for reuse time and time again.

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Nespresso Vertuo Plus coffee machine: was $159 now $126.75 at Amazon
For a pod coffee machine, we highly recommend the Vertuo Plus from Nespresso. It's one of the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-coffee-machines" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">best coffee makers in its budget range and during our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/nespresso-vertuo-plus-review" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Nespresso Vertuo Plus review we thought it created some great-tasting coffee without being too difficult to use. We've seen this one dip to $99 previously over Black Friday but today's deal at Amazon is the lowest price we've seen so far this year.

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Keurig K-Duo Coffee Maker: was $189.99 now $159.99 at Best Buy
This do-it-all coffee maker from Keurig allows you to use grounds to brew larger pots of your favorite fast juice or pods to make single-serve portions in no time. Good for those who may be working from home one day and then just need a single shot to take on the go the next day. It's a good price for an appliance that offers so much flexibility, too, and has useful features like a timer and a removable water tank.

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eufy BoostIQ 11S RoboVac: was $249 now $139.99 at Newegg
The eufy 11S is currently rated as our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-robot-vacuums" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">best robot vacuum for those on a budget thanks to its superb performance and easy-on-the-wallet price tag. It's not the most advanced robovac out there, or the most feature-packed, but it's simple to set up and it gives you everything to need for headache-free cleaning. Today's price at Newegg is the best we've seen so far this year and a rare deal on this popular gadget. Check out our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/eufy-robovac-11s" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Eufy RoboVac 11S review for a full rundown of this model. 

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Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum: was $749 now $639 at Amazon
Want the best? Amazon currently has our favorite Dyson cordless model on sale for a record-low price. We rated the Dyson V15 as the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-cordless-vacuum-cleaner" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">best cordless vacuum for those on the hunt for a premium model thanks to its outstanding performance and a clever laser that actually highlights dust as you're vacuuming. While it's not a budget buy by any means, our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dyson-v15-detect-absolute" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Dyson V15 Detect Absolute review awarded this incredible vacuum five stars out of five. 

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Samsung Bespoke Jet cordless vacuum: was $699 now $599 at Samsung
Another one of our favorite cordless vacuums, the Samsung Bespoke Jet is a pricey yet worthwhile buy if you want a superb vacuum that takes up little space. We gave this one four and a half stars out of five during our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-bespoke-jet" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Samsung Bespoke Jet review due to its exceptional functionality, performance, and excellent docking station (provided with the vacuum). It's up there with Dyson as one of the best - and most advanced - cordless vacuums you can buy.

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Dyson Ball Multi Floor Origin Upright Vacuum: was $299.99 now $189.99 at Walmart
This Dyson Ball upright vacuum cleaner is a good option for deep-cleaning your home and removing pet hair from floors, and it's down to $189.99 at Walmart's Memorial Day sale. We're fans of the ball since it makes it easy to move around and features a self-adjusting cleaner head that automatically adjusts between carpets and hard floors.

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Dyson V8 Origin+ Cordless Vacuum: was $419.90 now $249.99 at Walmart
If you're interested in a lightweight cordless vacuum, Walmart also has the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dyson-v8" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">Dyson V8 on sale for a record-low price of $249.99. Perfect for pet owners, the Dyson V8 features a de-tangling motor bar and works across hardwood floors and carpets, and can transform into a handheld vac for quick and convenient clean-ups.

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Alex Whitelock
Deals Editor

Alex is deals editor at TechRadar. With over three years of experience on-site and eight years working in e-commerce, Alex has made it his personal mission to share all his favorite tips, bargains, and deals with our readers here at TechRadar. At work, he specializes in computing, phones, and covering huge sales events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his keen love of photography and PC gaming, or down at the local climbing gym hanging off boulders far too difficult for his abilities. His editorial bylines also include contributions to T3 and GamesRadar.

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