Major Retailers Launch Early Labor Day Sales With Up to 70% Off as Sept. 7 Nears
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Updated · USA TODAY · Aug 25
Major Retailers Launch Early Labor Day Sales With Up to 70% Off as Sept. 7 Nears
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Aug 25
Summary
Labor Day 2026 promotions are already live across major chains, with early discounts reaching 70% or more before the holiday arrives in two weeks.
Amazon, Target and Walmart are leading the push as retailers clear summer inventory and chase back-to-school and early fall demand.
Big-ticket categories are the main draw, especially mattresses, appliances and outdoor furniture, while tech, apparel and home goods are also seeing broad markdowns.
Wayfair is advertising up to 70% off now, REI has set an Aug. 28-Sept. 7 sale window, and several mattress brands are offering standout cuts such as Saatva's $400 off $1,000 purchases.
Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7, and the early rollout suggests retailers are treating the holiday as one of the year's biggest non-Black Friday shopping events.