It’s Labor Day, and while the unofficial end of summer is always a little bittersweet, there is at least one thing making the transition into fall easier: a really good sale.
As we squeeze in those final rooftop drinks, beach days and cookouts, retailers across fashion, beauty and home are rolling out some of their biggest discounts of the season. And unlike some holiday sales that arrive when you don’t necessarily need anything, Labor Day comes at the perfect time for a little wardrobe and home reset. Fall is around the corner, Fashion Month is officially underway and those sandals and tiny shorts we’ve been living in are about to make room for denim, sweaters, boots and actual layers again.
The same goes for your beauty routine. Cooler temperatures mean it’s almost time to bring back richer moisturizers, rethink your hair routine and replenish all the products you somehow finished over the summer. And if being outside for the last three months has left your apartment slightly neglected, home retailers are practically begging you to redecorate with discounts reaching as high as 75%.
Of course, a sale isn’t an invitation to buy things you don’t need. The best way to shop Labor Day is to think ahead. That coat you’ve been eyeing for fall? Now we’re talking. Your favorite moisturizer is 25% off? Stock up. A new sofa because the one you’ve had since your first apartment has finally given up? We support your growth.
From Nordstrom and J.Crew to Kiehl’s, Kosas, Brooklinen and West Elm, we’ve rounded up the Labor Day sales actually worth knowing about. Just don’t wait too long to check out. Summer isn’t the only thing disappearing after this weekend.
Fashion Sales
With fall dressing officially on the horizon, Labor Day is a particularly good time to fill the holes in your wardrobe before temperatures start dropping. Whether you’re looking for new denim, transitional pieces or simply want an excuse to buy another pair of shoes, these are the fashion sales to shop.
- American Eagle is offering 40% off everything, including denim. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Anthropologie is offering 40% off select clothing, accessories and more. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Banana Republic is offering up to 50% off sale styles, with additional markdowns available on select sale items. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Bloomingdale’s is offering up to 70% off select designer clothing, shoes, handbags and more. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Express is offering 30% to 70% off its assortment. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Gap is offering 40% to 60% off select styles, plus an extra 50% off sale styles. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- J.Crew is offering 40% off purchases during its Labor Day Event. No promo code required online. Exclusions apply. The sale is live now.
- Lands’ End is offering 50% off sitewide and up to 75% off sale and clearance styles. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Madewell is offering an extra 30% off sale items and 25% off select fall styles. Promo code: LONGWEEKEND. The Labor Day Event is live now.
- Nordstrom is offering up to 40% off summer styles, transitional pieces and fall essentials during its Summer Sale. No promo code required. The sale is live now through September 8.
- Old Navy is offering up to 51% off select styles and up to 40% off fall favorites. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Spanx is offering an extra 30% off select sale styles, including AirEssentials and Supersmooth pieces. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Wrangler is offering 20% off sitewide, plus an additional 20% off sale items. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Lee is offering an extra 50% off sale styles. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
Beauty Sales
We spent the summer sweating through our makeup and slathering on SPF, but fall calls for a slightly different beauty lineup. From skin care to hair tools and makeup, now is the time to restock your empties or finally try the product that’s been sitting in your cart.
- CYKLAR is offering 15% off sitewide. No promo code required. The sale runs September 3 through September 7.
- goop Beauty is offering 30% off select products. No promo code required. The sale runs September 4 through September 7.
- Kiehl’s Since 1851 is offering 25% off sitewide through September 8. Kiehl’s members can receive 30% off. No promo code required.
- Kosas is offering 25% off sitewide through September 7. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Macy’s is offering up to 60% off select beauty products. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Medik8 is offering 25% off almost everything. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Shark Beauty is offering up to 33% off select beauty products. No promo code required. The sale runs September 3 through September 7.
- True Botanicals is offering up to 25% off select skin care. No promo code required. The sale runs through September 7.
- Ulta Beauty is offering 50% off rotating makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair products during its 21+ Days of Beauty event. No promo code required. The event runs through September 17.
Home Sales
Once the temperature drops and being outside every weekend loses some of its appeal, home suddenly becomes the place to be again. If you’ve been putting off replacing your sheets, buying a new mattress or finally upgrading that piece of furniture you’ve complained about for years, Labor Day is one of the better weekends to do it.
- Arhaus is offering up to 60% off clearance furniture and home pieces. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Avocado Green Mattress is offering up to 20% off organic mattresses sitewide. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Bear Mattress is offering up to 35% off sitewide. Promo code: LABORDAY35. The sale is live now.
- Brooklinen is offering 25% off everything, with savings of up to 50% on select bundles. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Crate & Barrel is offering up to 60% off during its Labor Day Sale. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Helix is offering 20% off sitewide. Promo code: LDW20. The sale is live now.
- KitchenAid is offering up to 25% off select stand mixers, accessories, food processors, toasters, kettles and more. No promo code required. The sale runs through September 12.
- Lovesac is offering up to 40% off. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Lulu and Georgia is offering up to 25% off sitewide. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Magnolia is offering up to 60% off sitewide. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Nolah Mattress is offering 35% off sitewide. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Parachute is offering up to 20% off sitewide. No promo code required. The sale runs September 3 through September 9.
- Pottery Barn is offering up to 70% off select furniture, décor, bedding and home essentials. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Rejuvenation is offering up to 60% off select home products through September 7. No promo code required.
- Ruggable is offering up to 30% off sitewide. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Wayfair is offering up to 70% off during its Labor Day Clearance sale, including rugs, furniture, nursery décor and other home essentials. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- West Elm is offering up to 50% off select furniture and home décor. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
- Williams Sonoma is offering up to 75% off during its Labor Day Warehouse Sale, plus an extra 20% off select clearance items. No promo code required. The sale is live now.
Whether you’re getting a head start on your fall wardrobe, replenishing the beauty cabinet or finally making your home feel a little more grown, Labor Day weekend is a good time to save on purchases you were already planning to make. Just remember to check the fine print before checkout, as prices, exclusions and promotions can change throughout the holiday weekend.