Presidents’ Day (which falls on Monday, February 19 this year) commemorates more than famous American presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It alsocelebrates a great American pastime—sale shopping! No, but in all seriousness, the long weekend will be here before you know it, so we’ve created this President’s Day sale shopping guide to help you prepare.
We’ve analyzed Presidents’ Day sales of years past for insight on what deals you can expect and pestered every last one of our contacts to get the 411 on upcoming sales. Here’s the scoop on this year’s best deals, including a few early Presidents’ Day sales you can start shopping now.
What usually goes on sale for Presidents’ Day?
Presidents’ Day is traditionally known for having discounts on big-ticket items like electronics, mattresses, furniture, appliances, and cars—but these days, you can find discounts on just about every category. Expect to see Presidents’ Day 2024 deals on fashion, beauty, home decor, subscription services, and much, much more. Though you’re unlikely to see as deep of discounts or as flashy of sales as you will during larger shopping holidays like Memorial Day and Black Friday, you can still score some major deals this month.
When do Presidents’ Day sales start?
Most Presidents’ Day sales will begin on Friday, February 16 or Saturday, February 17, and run through Presidents’ Day itself on Monday, February 19. With that being said, there are plenty of early Presidents’ Day deals and we expect plenty more to be extended after the long weekend. Here’s all the intel Cosmo has on early deals and sale dates.
The Best Presidents’ Day Fashion Sales
Though true Presidents’ Day fashion sales are still weeks away, there are plenty of sale sections to take advantage of in the meantime. Retailers are currently looking to offload any remaining inventory of fall and holiday styles to make room for new spring. So whether you’re searching for mob wife winter coats and layer-able knitwear pieces or thinking ahead to spring denim and tees, you can find it at a steep discount if you shop at the right places.
Will Alo Yoga be holding a Presidents’ Day sale? Most definitely. While we don’t have the exact deets just yet, we’re confident they’ll be running some type of Presidents’ Day promotion. The activewear brand has an extensive sale section to shop in the meantime.
ASOS is the place to go for deals on big-name brands like Adidas, New Balance, Nike, Calvin Klein, and Vans. The site has thousands of items on sale, so filter by size, color, brand, and product type to narrow down your search.
For designer wares, try Bloomingdale’s sale tab. Even weeks ahead of Presidents’ Day, it’s filled to the brim with It-labels like Fleur du Mal, Staud, and Theory for up to 70% off. Expect discounts to get even deeper and new markdowns to be added as the holiday draws closer.
If you’re on the hunt for basics this Presidents’ Day, head to Everlane. The eco-conscious retailer has organic cotton tees, ethically made denim, and alllllll the work outfit essentials you could possibly want at a sale price that’s hard to resist. Though we don’t have word on Everlane’s official Presidents’ Day sale just yet, we don’t mind because the Deepest Discounts tab of their sale section is already *that* good.
Where are all the It-Girls shopping these days? Fwrd. More specifically, the Fwrd sale section, where you can currently find Jacquemus handbags, Manolo Blahnik heels, Retrofete dresses, Acne Studios outwear and much, much more.
TBH, the sneaker brand of the moment rarely offers major sales. But if you’re lucky, you’ll find the celeb-worn pair you’ve been eyeing amongst the handful of Hoka Presidents’ Day markdowns currently on the brand’s site.
Accessories make the outfit— precisely why Indy Sunglasses is offering 25% off sitewide from Friday 16-19. The sunglasses brand’s trendsetting styles have been spotted on Bella Hadid, Alix Earle, and Cosmo staffers, to name a few.
Lululemon’s not-so-secret We Made Too Much section is the perfect place to grab winter running essentials, cute matching sets for workout classes, and perhaps a few Valentine’s Day gifts for your sporty SO. Whether you’re after sports bras, leggings, outerwear, or yoga equipment, you’ll find what your workout wardrobe needs for less.
Nordie’s next big shopping event, the Nordstrom Winter Sale, runs from February 8-20. But like any good department store, there are already hundreds of covetable sale finds just waiting to be added to your cart.
Shopping for spring break? Coachella? Date night? No matter what occasion you’re outfit-hunting for, you can save some serious cash by shopping the Revolve sale. Don’t wait until Presidents’ Day to start shopping because new markdowns always sell fast.
Saks Fifth Avenue is notorious for its flash sales, so don’t be surprised when all sorts of short-lived designer deals pop up in February. But I’m not gonna lie; the Saks sale section is already stacked right now.
If you’re on the hunt for It-brands like Marine Serre, KidSuper, Palm Angels, Collina Strada, Rhude, and Rick Owens, look no further than the current SSense sale. The retailer has some of the deepest designer discounts we’ve found ahead of Presidents’ Day. Don’t be afraid to peruse the men’s section too for graphic tees, hoodies, outwear, and accessories.
The Best Presidents’ Day Beauty Sales
Positioned mid-way through winter, Presidents’ Day is the perfect opportunity to restock your cold-weather skincare staples and revamp your makeup selection with new products. While you’ll have to wait until mid-February for most beauty brands’ sales, you can score deals right now at big box retailers like Amazon, Sephora, and Ulta. Keep an eye out for discounted holiday sets that offer the most bang for your buck.
We’re all about self-care, so we think you should treat yourself with goop Beauty’s Presidents’ Day Sale. You can take up to 25% off beauty and wellness products from February 16 to February 19.
In need of a complexion refresh? From February 16 through February 19, take 30% off bestsellers like Nudies Bloom, Nudies Glow, and brow products.
Lucky for Sephora fans, the retailer releases an annual sales calendar that makes it easy to locate the best times of year to shop. While there will be plenty of Presidents’ Day deals on skincare, makeup, hair care, and fragrance, an even bigger beauty sale is coming in mid-March.
Why pay full price for the beauty products from your TikTok feed when you can grab them on sale at SkinStore? Ahead of Presidents’ Day, you can already find deals on viral brands like Neogen, StriVectin, Verso, and The Ordinary. It’s a great place to shop if you’re looking for K-Beauty brands.
This Presidents’ Day, Ulta will offer sales on skincare, makeup, hair products, perfume, you name it. For now, take advantage of the coupons, promo codes, gifts with purchase, and buy-more-save-more deals the beauty retailer regularly offers.
The Best Presidents’ Day Tech Sales
Though you’re unlikely to find as deep of discounts on tech as you will during Black Friday or Prime Day, you can still score the smartwatches, headphones, TVs, and other tech must-haves for less during Presidents’ Day weekend. Whether you’re looking to replace something broken or upgrade to the latest tech, there’s no need to pay full price.
While Amazon will be offering Presidents’ Day promotions on everything from beauty products to pet supplies, we’re most excited about the retailer’s upcoming tech deals. From fitness watches to tablets, TVs, and gaming consoles, the deepest discounts will likely come in the form of lightning deals and Prime Member exclusive offers.
Walmart is expected to offer a range of tech deals for Presidents’ Day 2024, with discounts on every type of gadget imaginable. Those who are too impatient to wait for the long weekend can shop the early Presidents’ Day tech deals Walmart is already offering on electronics.
The Best Presidents’ Day Home Sales
If holing up at home this winter made you realize it’s time for a home decor upgrade, hit up these 2024 Presidents’ Day sales for discounted furniture, bedding, mattresses, kitchen gadgets, and more. There’s no time like the present to grab that viral product you’ve been eyeing.
If it’s new sheets or towels you’re after, Brooklinen is the place to shop. The brand’s continuous Last Call sale includes a number of cult-favorite Brooklinen products in limited-edition colors and prints that once they’re gone, will be gone for good. With discounts up to 75% off, it won’t take long for products to go out of stock.
Cozy Earth has made multiple appearances on Oprah’s Favorite Things list over the years. And whether you realize it or not, it’s all over your TikTok feed. Shop the brand’s current We Made Too Much sale for plush towels, best-selling bedding, and buttery soft loungewear for up to 55% off.
Refreshing your home just got sooo much easier thanks to Crate and Canopy’s Presidents’ Day sale. Score up to 70% off chic bedding, sheets, rugs, and more from February 15 to February 20.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find better early Presidents’ Day deals than those at Macy’s, especially in the home department. Weeks ahead of the shopping holiday, they’ve already marked down everything from furniture and mattresses to home decor and kitchen gadgets.
We know your kitchen deserves a lil pick-me-up, and lucky enough, Made In Cookware is having up to 25% off cookware sets, glasses, and more.
Sweaty sleepers, rejoice! Take 15% off temperature-regulating sheets with code “NEW24” from February 15 through February 20.
We take sleep v seriously, so obviously we want our beds to be as comfy as possible. Shop 20% off bestsellers from Naturepedic like their Side Sleeper Pillow, Organic Cotton Sheets, and more with code PRESDAY20.
Head to Wayfair if you’re looking for Presidents’ Day furniture deals, no matter the size of your budget. Whether you’re after new side tables, kitchen chairs, or patio furniture, they’ve got it on sale now. Expect dozens of additional sale styles to be added over Presidents’ Day weekend.
There’s no need to wait until Presidents’ Day to shop at West Elm. Whether you’re after living room furniture, bedding, home decor, or kitchen essentials, you’ll find something you like in the sale section.
Sarah Maberry is a Firstfinds Commerce Writer at Hearst Magazines, covering trending products in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and beyond. She’s obsessed with being the first to wear, try, watch and buy what’s going viral.