The 35+ Best Labor Day Deals You *Need* to Check Out

Megan Gray
Megan Gray
Estate sales, yard sales, and antique shops were regular weekend destinations for my brother and me as kids. My parents, always on the hunt for period-appropriate decor for our Staten Island 19th-century house, made sure of it. Since then, I’ve had a love for home design and…read more
updated Sep 2, 2026
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Looking for more ways to save? We’re tracking all the best deals on furniture, mattresses, kitchen essentials, and more in one place. Shop our complete guide to the best Labor Day sales, and check back often—we’ll be updating it with the biggest discounts throughout the holiday weekend.

Getting ready for college can be expensive. Whether you’re prepping to move into a dorm or just need some new school supplies, those costs can start to add up. That’s where the magic of back-to-school and Labor Day sales come in.

Certain retailers have specific deals for students, while others are going all out with sitewide sales. To save you time (and some bucks), I’ve rounded up the best back-to-school deals from IKEA to Lola Blankets, from dorm room essentials to move-in day must-haves. We even have some exclusive promo codes to help you score extra savings! I will keep updating this list until classes start, so be sure to check back for new discounts.

Our Fave Deals

This fragrance diffuser from Pura can give your space “its vibe,” according to our contributor Angie. Right now, the brand is running a great deal: subscribe to a fragrance(s) for six months, and you’ll get the diffuser for free. Choose from bestsellers like Pumpkin Chai, Lavender Fields, Maui Mango, and more.

The Keurig K-Mini Mate was love at first sight for us (and won this year’s Dorm Therapy Award for Best Coffee Maker). It’s compact, comes in so many cute colors, and is currently a steal at $50.

The Best Back-to-School Deals

Amazon — Shop Today’s Deals for huge savings on cleaning tools, tech, furniture, decor, and more, and don’t miss the well-curated Off-to-College section that includes great finds for all kinds of students.

Anthropologie — Score up to 40% off furniture and decor in the sale section.

Bedsure — Soft and durable blankets and sheets are ready for college or any bedroom refresh, really. Use promo code SCHOOL15 for 15% off sitewide, or code SCHOOL20 for 20% off orders over $99. There are even student discounts.

Big Blanket Co. — Enjoy up to 60% off sitewide and get ready to get cozy.

Blueair — Score up to 40% off air purifiers, air circulators, hand fans, and more in the sale section.

Blueland — Save 35% on bundles of reusable and sustainable cleaning products.

Boll & Branch — Shop sale finds for up to 30% off editor-loved bedding.

Brooklinen — Right now, you can score up to 75% off bedding in the sale section; plus, you’ll get up to 15% off award-winning bundles. 

Brooklyn Bedding — Save up to 25% off bedding sitewide and 30% off dorm essentials.

Camp Snap — We love Camp Snap’s screen-free digital cameras. Shop now and score free shipping over $100.

The Company Store — Stock up during the Semi-Annual Sale and save 30% off bestselling comforters, sheets, and other cozy essentials.

The Container Store — Take a look at the extensive college section, and save up to 80% in the clearance section. Text COLLEGE to 22822 for 20% savings, plus other great deals.

Dagne Dover — Score some deals in the sale section, and save 15% on your first order.

Dormify — Check out headboards, washable rugs, and more in the sale section.

Goldbelly — See what’s on sale and save on desserts, barbecue, baked goods, and more.

IKEA — Get up to 20% off storage from now through September 7. And if you’re a verified college student, you can get an extra 15% off.

Kohl’s — Check out the clearance finds that include bedding, appliances, decor, rugs, and more, up to 85% off, after an extra 50% off!

Lola Blankets — Use code ApartmentTherapy35 to score 35% off. See why we love the viral brand here.

Macy’s — So many styles are on sale (up to 50% off!). Check out the back-to-school deals here.

Magic Linen — Want 35% off bedding, pillows, and more? Of course you do. Shop now.

M&M’s — Score 15% off personalized party favors candy with code ROAST.

Pottery Barn Teen — Start shopping now and save up to 50% on dorm essentials, backpacks, lunch bags, and more.

QVC — The back-to-school section is full of great deals on towels, lunch bags, laptops, and more.

Rest — Find cooling bedding up to 40% off.

Ruggable — Save up to 30% off washable rugs in the sale section.

Sleepyhead — Use code DORMTHERAPY to score 10% off all toppers.

Songmics — Save up to 65% on so many helpful storage options and dorm essentials.

Souper Cubes — Meal prep and storage can be a lot easier with a set of Souper Cubes. Get them now while they’re up to 23% off.

Stasher Ditch those single-use plastic bags for good with Stasher’s reusable silicone food storage bags.  Save up to 30% in the sale section.

Target — Shop the top deals for up to 50% off storage, groceries, and more, then head to the back-to-school and college deals section for more discounts. Plus, students can receive 20% off one storewide purchase with Target Circle through September 12, and more discounts throughout the year.

TilePix — Use code PRINTLOTS to score 50% off wall decor. See why we’re fans here.

T.J. Maxx — Check out the latest markdowns up to 75% off, and then shop more deals in the back-to-school section. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $89 with code ship89.

Try the World — Try delicious snacks from around the world for an extra 20% off with the code JOY20.

Walmart — Shop flash deals for up to 65% percent off on storage solutions, decor, furniture, and more. Then check out the back-to-school section and college shop for extra savings. 

Wayfair — Score deals on bedding, storage, decor, space saving furniture and more in the back-to-college section.

Breescape—Use code LD25 to score 25% off all cooling bedding for hot sleepers. 

Bare Home—Use promo code BTS20 to nab 20% off dorm bedding essentials.

Coop Sleep—Save 20% on Coop’s collection of dorm room essentials from sheet sets, pillows, and mattress protectors. Plus, score a free pillow protector with orders over $150.

minted—Score 15% off back-to-school supplies with code BTS26.

Blick—Save up to 65% off art supplies. Plus, enjoy free shipping on orders over $79.

Hello Fresh—Get a free Caraway Mini Fry Pan with your third box and 10 free meals through this exclusive deal (while supplies last).

Green Chef —Score free Staub Mixing bowls with your third box, 50% off your first box, and 15% off for two months with this exclusive deal (while supplies last).

Megan Gray

Contributor

Estate sales, yard sales, and antique shops were regular weekend destinations for my brother and me as kids. My parents, always on the hunt for period-appropriate decor for our Staten Island 19th-century house, made sure of it. Since then, I’ve had a love for home design and refuse to pay full price for anything – a combination that fuels my coverage of sales and deals for Apartment Therapy Media.I’m always on the hunt for home and kitchen essentials that can transform your life, decor that can elevate your space, and furniture you want to nap on. And as an apartment dweller, my eye is constantly set on space-saving and decluttering solutions.Previously, I’ve covered fashion and beauty for Elite Daily, Nylon, the Zoe Report, and E! Insider, parenting for Scary Mommy and Romper, and almost everything else for Bustle, Mic, and Inverse. Plus, satirical headlines for Reductress and stand-up coverage for Comedy Central.I’ve also taught and performed improv comedy around the world and appeared on Broad City, late-night television, and more. When I’m not writing about sales and deals, I’m trying to keep up with my two sons, training for marathons, and improvising at the Magnet Theater in NYC (Saturdays at 7:30 pm, come on down).

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