Presidents' Day isn't just a winter weekend. The Feb. 16 holiday is also one of the first major sales of the new year. Typically, retailers use the holiday to offer discounts across tech, home, and more, especially on larger items like mattresses and furniture, ahead of spring. It's a popular time to shop big (and small), if you know what you're looking for.
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Here's everything I recommend knowing about upcoming Presidents' Day sales, including all the details on when to expect holiday savings to start rolling in and how to maximize your cash.
When is Presidents' Day 2026?
Presidents' Day is always the third Monday in February. This year, the holiday falls on Feb. 16. The long weekend stretches from Feb. 14- 16, notably following shortly after Valentine's Day.
When are Presidents' Day sales available?
Like most holidays, sales and savings events will likely start cropping up a few weeks to a week before the actual holiday. Since Presidents' Day closely follows Valentine's Day, you'll likely start to see some overlapped savings opportunities as early as the first week in February. Expect the bulk of the best offers to fall during the week of Presidents' Day and stretch through the weekend (and potentially linger for a few days afterwards).
Where are the best Presidents' Day sales to shop?
Presidents' Day sales will likely occur across retailers large and small, in-store and online. We've seen large savings offered at retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Amazon, and more.
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