Among all the Black Friday deals to be had, mattress deals are always some of the best. Most brands and retailers drop prices by at least $100, making some of the newer, already affordable mattresses even more attainable. Our advice: Do some research and check out our favorite mattresses, all of which were tested by the Strategist team. Then bookmark this page and follow along in the days leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which, if prior years are any indication, will be filled with excellent sales. (Note that we’ve listed the sales in alphabetical order by brand. And the prices we list are for queen-size mattresses for ease of comparison.)
If you’ve been flirting with the idea of a mattress or mattress topper upgrade, now is the best time of the year do it. And if the prices aren’t sweet enough, many of the below promotions will also get you a free pillow or set of sheets. Keep your eyes peeled for more Black Friday deals as we continue to update this page, and follow us on Twitter for more timely sales coverage. The holidays are almost under way — we’re here to help.
Allswell
Allswell is offering 20 percent off all of its mattresses, including this Luxe Hybrid, which our team named one of the best firm mattresses on the market. For this price, both your spine and your wallet will thank you.
Aviya is offering $200 off their mattress with code STRATBF through November 30. When writer Lori Keong tested this mattress a while back, she said, “Sleeping on this changed my perception of what soft-but-supportive means.” The Aviya sandwiches inner springs between three layers of high-density foam. It’s a great choice for people who don’t have time to do tons of research but know they’d like a bed with inner springs rather than foam all the way down.
Avocado
Avocado was rated our best eco-conscious mattress, which means you’re paying for coziness and peace of mind. And now through December 9, Avocado is offering a bunch of great deals, including $200 off any mattress, $150 off a bed frame when you buy a mattress with code STRATBED, $50 off mattress pad protectors with code PROTECT50, $50 off mattress toppers with code TOP50, and 20 percent off any pillow with code STRATPILLOWS.
Bear
Now through December 9, Bear, whose mattress we named the best for serious athletes, is offering 25 percent off across the site with code STRAT25. Bear is also throwing in two of its Cloud pillows free with every mattress purchase.
Birch by Helix
Through December 1, Birch by Helix is taking $200 off any mattress with code BF200.
Casper
Casper is taking 15 percent off all of their mattresses for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Their OG mattress is touted as the perfect combination of soft and firm, thanks to its zoned support which ensures proper spinal alignment pretty much no matter how you sleep.
Cocoon by Sealy
If you’ve got a chronically achy back, like former Strategist editor Simone Kitchens, Cocoon by Sealy could help relieve your pain. Kitchens tested the firmer of its two mattresses and called the Cocoon “supportive enough to help alleviate some chronic back pain.” Through December 1, you’ll get 25 percent off its Chill Bundle, which includes a mattress, free DreamFit sheet set, and DreamFit pillows.
Eight Sleep
Eight Sleep is celebrating Black Friday with $300 off its fully customizable Pod mattress, a free exclusive Gravity blanket, and free shipping.
Helix
If you prefer a soft mattress but your partner likes one that’s firm, Helix has a mattress for you — along with eight other options, depending on your sleep needs. The Moonlight Luxe has a soft feel that’s backed by supportive dynamic foam, and a hybrid design and breathable cover mean you’ll sweat less throughout the night. But from now until December 1, Helix is offering $100 off when you spend $600 or more on any mattress, $150 off when you spend $1,250 or more, and $200 off when you spend $1,750 or more. All sale mattresses come with two free pillows.
Layla
Through December 9, Layla is offering $150 off any size mattress, plus two free pillows and a free mattress protector. Layla mattresses are flippable and feature different firmnesses on either side, so it’s like getting two beds in one. That and its not-too-expensive price tag make it a great choice for any guest bedroom.
Leesa
We named Leesa’s original foam mattress one of our best all-around mattresses because it suits most people’s sleep needs. Now through December 6, you’ll get up to $350 off Leesa’s Original, Hybrid, or Legend mattresses, plus two free down-alternative pillows with your purchase.
Lucid
Lucid’s memory-foam mattress has over 1,000 five-star ratings from enthusiastic Amazon reviewers. It’s currently 22 percent off, which is the lowest it’s been priced for over a year.
Marpac
The Marpac Yogabed features a zip-off washable cover over layers of responsive foam designed to relieve pressure points and minimize motion transfer between couples — and while other mattress brands let you test a bed for 100 days, Marpac will let you try one out for 101. And because the YogaBed is affordable to begin with, it’s really affordable now that Marpac is offering 20 percent off everything through December 12. Namaste.
Molecule
For its Black Friday sale, Molecule is offering 25 percent off sitewide. Plus you’ll get a free set of sheets with your purchase of any mattress.
Nectar
If you’re looking for a foam mattress that’s both highly rated and affordable, Nectar is a good choice. Composed of two layers of gel memory foam that keep you cool while you snooze, it offers a perfect balance of softness and support. It’s also one of the highest-rated mattresses on all of Amazon, and from now until December 2, you can take $125 off with code STRATEGIST.
Nest Bedding
Now through December 8, if you spend over $1,299 at Nest Bedding, they will take $300 off your entire order. Nest’s twin-size mattress normally costs $1,899, making that $1,299 pretty easy to reach.
Parachute
Parachute is taking 20 percent off everything this Black Friday, including their all-spring mattress, which is firmer in the middle for back support and softer at the head and feet for pressure-point relief.
PlushBeds
Through Friday, November 29, PlushBeds, which specializes in green mattresses, is offering several impressive deals on mattresses, sofa-bed mattresses, and mattress toppers. You’ll save $1,250 on all latex mattresses plus two free organic latex pillows, a plush luxury sheet set, and a protector. If you’d prefer a memory-foam mattress, you’ll save $600 plus get two free pillows and a plush luxury sheet set. PlushBeds is also offering $100 off all sofa-bed mattresses and toppers.
Purple
For folks who are looking for a soft but springy bed, Purple may be your best bet because of its proprietary Hyper-Elastic Polymer layer, which is made of springy grids rather than something flat and solid. The grids also increase airflow, which makes this good for hot sleepers. From now until December 5, you’ll save up to $400 on mattresses and sleep bundles.
Saatva
Saatva was our pick for best all-around mattress because of its combined comfort and ecoconscious features. Through December 10, it’s offering 10 percent off your entire purchase, including the mattress and bedding.
Tempur-Pedic
Through December 2, Tempur-Pedic is offering 30 percent off their Cloud Prima mattress. The Cloud Prima is a medium-soft memory-foam mattress that claims to be cushy and cooling. And like the Caspers of the mattress world, Tempur-Pedic lets you try this one out for 100 days and return it if you’re not happy with it.
Tuft & Needle
Writer Lauren Ro, who prefers a firm mattress, tested Tuft & Needle’s original mattress and called it “a solid introduction to a compressed mattress-in-a-box.” The Mint is has an extra layer of comfort foam and 30 percent more graphite in the top layer, which is supposed to draw heat away from your body as you sleep. If you’re interested in testing this cooling mattress for less, you can get it from now until December 1 and save $200 off the Mint at checkout.
WinkBeds
Strategist editor Katy Schneider tested WinkBeds luxury firm mattress a while back and was quickly converted from the type of person who “will only sleep on pillows” to “I think I’m a firm-mattress person.” From now until December 6, WinkBeds is offering $325 off any mattress with code STRAT325.
Zinus
Strategist senior writer Karen Iorio Adelson tested the Zinus Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress and calls it “the best value for a mattress, full stop.” Though she didn’t notice any cooling effects, she did say that it’s the only soft mattress she likes sleeping on. That’s because of the firm support layers hiding beneath the plush top. Starting now, and running through December 3, you can get 20 percent off anything on Zinus.com, making this affordable mattress an even better deal.
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