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Labor Day weekend is coming up, and for all of the Americans who don't work retail, that likely means a nice and long three-day weekend. It also means there are already plenty of Labor Day sales to check out.
As far as discounts go, Labor Day sales are not nearly as good as Black Friday or Prime Day. You probably aren't going to find many rock-bottom prices on anything, but there are still some good deals to be had if you're trying to save money.
For those just looking to do some general shopping, I've picked out the overall best sales happening at major retailers right now. If you're shopping for something specific, jump to the full list of sales by category .
Top L abor Day Sales to Shop Today
Amazon Labor Day Sale
Amazon is the best place to shop during sales events because it often matches prices everywhere else. As the largest online retailer, it has an advantage; a generally massive stock of everything. If one store discounts something popular, Amazon can adapt its pricing on the fly.
As for what's worth buying at Amazon during this time of year, your best bet is out-of-season gear. This includes outoor clothing, sporting goods, and shoes. You can also find some decent prices on electronics like Fire TV sticks and speakers if you don't want to wait for Black Friday. And while there aren't any deals on Amazon's Kindle devices so far this year, there are some solid discounts at the Kindle Store .
Note : You don't need to be a Prime Member to access Amazon's Labor Day sale in general, but there are some Prime-exclusive coupons .
Best Buy Labor Day Sale
Best Buy has had a big month of savings so far, having just wrapped up its big 60th Anniversary sale . The Best Buy Labor Day sale is pretty much a continuation of those discounts and is generally the best place to find tech deals right now .
Some of the best things to buy at Best Buy include TVs, laptops, monitors, soundbars, and major appliances. For gamers, there are also deals on refurbished PS5 consoles, which is really the way to go in 2026 . And while it isn't tech-related, Best Buy is also having a sale on MTG cards this week.
Barnes & Noble Book Haul Sale
The Barnes & Noble Book Haul sale has been going on since August, but it's still worth checking out if you haven't already. The discounts are available online or in-person at Barnes & Noble locations near you. The sale includes up to 50% off hardcovers books, 25% off LEGO sets, and some discounts on B&N-exclusive editions.
Amazon has already price-matched many of the best book deals at Barnes & Noble, so the deals on exclusive hardcover editions are what I'd recommend checking out first if you're looking for deals you won't find elsewhere. There are also some LEGO Wednesday set deals here that have yet to be matched.
Target Labor Day Sale
Target's Labor Day sale has many of the same deals you'll find at Best Buy, Amazon, or Walmart, but with a few extra things thrown in. The big highlight is that Target has some pretty good deals on groceries .
These Labor Day sales are also in stores if you prefer to do your shopping in person. Seeing as it's back-to-school season, some of the best things to buy from Target right now are back-to-school things. You may want to browse online before heading to the store to pick up those supplies. I went to pick out a new lunch pale for my son at the Target closest to me last weekend and stock was pretty much wiped out.
Labor Day Sales by Category
Note : This list only includes retailers that explicitly have a Labor Day sale event going on right now. We'll be updating this list as more sales go live this week.
Tech and Electronics
Best Buy Labor Day Sale
Amazon Labor Day Sale
Lenovo Labor Day Sale
HP Labor Day Sale
Samsung Labor Day Sale
LG Labor Day Sale
Furniture and Home Goods
Amazon Home Labor Day Sale
Wayfair Labor Day Sale
Target Labor Day Sale
West Elm Labor Day Sale
Ashley Furniture Labor Day Sale
Home Depot Labor Day Sale
Lowes Labor Day Sale
Clothing and Shoes
Amazon Clothing Labor Day Sale
Levi's Red Tab Sale
Old Navy Labor Day Sale
Madewell Labor Day Sale
Gap Labor Day Sale
Merrell Labor Day Sale
Books and Textbooks
Barnes & Noble Book Haul Sale
Amazon Books Labor Day Sale
Bookshop.org Labor Day Sale
Half Price Books Labor Day Sale
Outdoor Gear
REI Labor Day Sale
Mountain Hardwear Labor Day Sale
Columbia Annual Summer Sale
Backcountry Labor Day Sale
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Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor's degree in communication and 10 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics -- from TV series to books and the latest LEGO sets .
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