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The 20 Best Labor Day Sales of 2019

Say goodbye to summer and hello to these sweet, sweet savings.

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Summer is rapidly winding down, so we’re bidding a tearful farewell to our Summer Fridays, trips to the beach, and frosé. The good news? With the warm weather and long days about to make an abrupt exit, countless stores have launched their end-of-summer sales, slashing prices on everything from clothing to furniture. If you’re looking for major savings, look no further than these Labor Day sales.


Best Life's editors have scoured the internet to bring you the best products out there, and we're hoping you'll love them as much as we do. Full disclosure: we may earn a commission for anything you purchase through links on this page, but that doesn't mean you'll pay more for them (we'd never do that to you!). Pricing and availability are accurate as of the piece's initial publication date, but it's the internet and we can't guarantee that these sweet, sweet deals will last forever, so scoop them up before someone else does!

1 | World Market

wooden desk on white backgroundWorld Market

$300$210; buy now at World Market

The end of summer means major savings at budget décor mecca World Market. This Labor Day weekend, you can take an additional 30 percent off regular price living room, home office, and dining furniture with code FURNDEAL30 and get free shipping on orders over $75 with code WMFS75—and in addition to that, select products are on sale for 20 percent off—no code needed.We particularly like this stylish wood and metal Sloan desk, which is down to just $210 from an original price of $300 during the sale.

2 | Carter’s

gray polka dot parka and snow pantsCarter's

$100$45; buy now at Carter’s

Looking to get your little ones some cold weather essentials? Then head to Carter's for their end-of-summer sale, during which you can enjoy up to 50 percent off every item in stock as well as 25 percent off orders over $40 with code TOUCHDOWN. We love this adorable polka dot jacket and snow pants set, which comes to just $45 after discounts.

3 | Home Depot

white top loading washer and dryerHome Depot

$749$499; buy now at Home Depot

Need some new appliances? Then head over to Home Depot this weekend, where you can get 40 percent off appliances and kitchen and bath essentials. Just how great are the deals, you ask? For one, you can snag this high-efficiency 4.3 cubic-foot top-load Whirlpool washing machine for just $499, a $250 markdown from its original price.

4 | Gravity Blanket

folded gray quilted blanketGravity Blankets

$249$187; buy now at Gravity Blankets

Can you put a price on a good night's sleep? To some degree, yes—$187, to be precise. This Labor Day weekend, that's how much the Gravity Blanket will cost after you take 25 percent off with the code COLLEGE. You can also enjoy 30 percent off a Gravity Blanket and cover combo if you're in the market for even more bedding.

5 | Wayfair

brown pillows against a tufted white headboardWayfair

$139$69; buy now at Wayfair

Getting a magazine-worthy bedroom won't cost you an arm and a leg this Labor Day weekend if you hit up Wayfair's sale. The home goods site is offering up to 75 percent off everything from appliances and furniture to renovation essentials. We particularly love this tufted headboard, which this weekend will be a wallet-friendly $69, down from $139.

6 | Macy’s

gray and purple handheld vacuumMacy's

$113$90; buy now at Macy’s

Macy's is known for its major sales, and this Labor Day weekend, the beloved department store is launching one of their best ones yet. Not only are select items anywhere from 25 to 50 percent off, but you can also take an extra 10 to 20 percent off those already-discounted goods with the code WKND. One of the sale's best buys is this Bissel 2002 Pet Stain Eraser Cordless Handheld Carpet Cleaner, perfect for making any lingering signs of your pet's accidents a thing of the past.

7 | Overstock

red round oriental rug Overstock

From $90$17; buy now at Overstock

If you're eager to make over your home, head to Overstock this Labor Day weekend. The site is offering up to 20 percent off select items as well as free shipping. And while that may sound modest, when combined with the site's existing sales prices, that additional discount seriously slashes the prices of some gorgeous pieces. This round rug, for instance, is down to just $17 from an MSRP of $90.

8 | Target

two wicker chairs and a round tableTarget

$135$95; buy now at Target

Target is always great for bargain shopping, but that's especially the case this Labor Day weekend. The big box store is slashing its competitive prices even further this Labor Day, offering up to 25 percent off home items, patio sale items, and clearance. That means you can get this three-piece wicker patio set for just $95, $40 off its original price.

9 | Barnes & Noble

frozen book with two princess characters and snow scene on coverTarget

$10$5; buy now at Barnes & Noble

Keeping your kids entertained for hours has never been so affordable, thanks to Barnes & Noble's end-of-summer sale. The book giant is offering 50 percent off select merchandise, like this Frozen learning set perfect for long car trips.

10 | Pier1

blue and white tufted chair and ottomanPier1

$500$300; buy now at Pier1

Stock up on home décor items without breaking the bank this Labor Day weekend by heading over to Pier1. The home goods store is offering an additional 25 percent off both regular and sale items with code LABORDAY, meaning you can take $200 off this stunning seersucker chair and pay just $300 total.

11 | Anthropologie

ceramic cups with embossed letters Anthropologie

$14$10; buy now at Anthropologie

Though Anthropologie is notorious for its pricey home goods, you can finally get some of their coveted items at a serious discount this holiday weekend when the store offers an additional 50 percent off sale items. We love this monogrammed tumbler, which will set you back just $10 after discount.

12 | Samsonite

gray rolling duffelSamsonite

$100$64; buy now at Samsonite

If you're planning a trip this fall, there's no time like the present to stock up on luggage. Luckily, you can do it on the cheap this Labor Day weekend with an extra 20 percent off at Samsonite using code EXTRA20. That discount takes this $100 28-inch rolling duffel down to just $64! Those who live close to a Samsonite store can enjoy even greater savings, as brick-and-mortars are offering 40 percent off in store.

13 | Gap

woman with curly hair wearing short black quilted jacketGAP

$80$60; buy now at Gap

Whether you're looking for clothes for you or your little ones, you'd be wise to head over to Gap this Labor Day weekend. In addition to offering up to 50 percent off thousands of items, the store is giving customers an extra 25 percent off with code AUTUMN. We love this lightweight puffer jacket, which is a steal this weekend at just $60.

14 | Harry & David

stacked brown boxes with bowls of candy in front of themHarry & David

$65$50; buy now at Harry & David

Grab a gift for someone special at Harry & David this Labor Day weekend and you'll save a pretty penny. The gift company is offering up to 30 percent off, so you'll save $15 on this yummy Tower of Chocolates gift.

15 | Uncommon Goods

black nylon watch with black marble face and gold casingUncommon Goods

$165$65; buy now at Uncommon Goods

You don't have to spend a fortune to be fashionable. Case in point: this marble-faced watch from Uncommon Goods, which has a final price at the moment of just $65. This weekend, there are plenty of great deals to be had all over the site, as it's offering discounts of up to 70 percent off.

16 | Sur La Table

blue ceramic dutch oven on kitchen countertop with brown cutting board in backgroundSur La Table

$324$200; buy now at Sur La Table

There's no better time to nab those pricey kitchen essentials you've been eyeing for months at Sur La Table. The culinary emporium is offering up to 60 percent off during its Savor Summer Sale, as well as free shipping on orders over $59 with code SHIPFREE. That even applies to notoriously expensive brands like Le Creuset; during the sale, this Dutch oven costs just $200, down from $324.

17 | ASOS

blond model with wavy hair wearing long black dress with white dots on itASOS

$62$50; buy now at ASOS

Stock up for fall at ASOS this Labor Day. The clothing and accessories site is offering 20 percent off everything with code LABORDAY20. This Miss Selfridge maxi tea dress—a must for fall weddings—is now on sale for just $50.

18 | Kirkland’s

brown ottoman with white top and white blanket with tassels hanging over the sideKirkland's

$100$52; buy now at Kirkland’s

Whether you're shopping for a dorm room or finally grabbing those storage essentials you've been putting off buying, now is the perfect time to head to Kirkland's and outfit your space. All weekend long, the site is offering 50 percent off select items; this storage ottoman, for instance, is on sale for just $52, down from an original price of $100.

19 | Nike

blue and black nike shoes with gel solesNike

$190$114; buy now at Nike

Nike products are often prohibitively expensive, but they're a whole lot more wallet-friendly this Labor Day weekend. The athletic apparel company is offering an extra 20 percent off sale items with the code SAVE20, meaning this pair of Nike Air VaporMax Plus shoes will set you back just $114, $76 less than normal.

20 | Kohl’s

gray nutribullet blender and accessoriesKohl's

$80$51; buy now at Kohl’s

Kohl's is a one-stop shop for everything from home goods to makeup, and there's no better time to shop the department store's wares than this Labor Day weekend. The store is offering up to 80 percent off select items and an extra 15 percent off with promo code HEATWAVE, taking this $80 blender down to just $51. Now, who wants a smoothie?

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