Labor Day sales have started and we all know what that means: the end of summer is finally upon us. While you might want to use this weekend to bask in the last bit of evening sun, don’t forget to take advantage of the sales — which will likely have some great bargains before we see Black Friday shopping take off later in October.

So what items are worth snatching up this Labor Day weekend? Here are our picks for the best things to buy at Labor Day sales.

Patio Furniture

This is a staple end of summer bargain. If you love hanging out with guests outside or are looking for the perfect outside patio set this is the time to save big. Retailers will be trying to get rid of their summer outdoor accessories in prep for holiday decorations. The best part is you’ll be able to still use them for a month or so and have only a slightly used patio furniture set for next summer.

7-Seater Patio Dining Table Set

This 7-person patio dining set, regularly $1099.99, drops to $599.99 after our code BRADSDINING at checkout!

4-Piece Patio Set with Storage

This patio conversation set, on sale, for $360 at Wayfair, seats 4 and is going for as much as $720 at other big-name retailers!

Overstock: Up to 70% Off Labor Day Sale

Shop the Labor Day Clearance Sale at Overstock and save up to 70% on indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, home decor, bedding, and more. This 3-Piece Patio Festival Cushioned Chat Set in blue drops to $264.58.

Cookware and Dinnerware

The summertime wedding boom is winding down, meaning many brands may be dropping the prices on select patterns to make room for next years’ new patterns. Macy’s has some great cookware deals in their Labor Day sale this year. Below are some of our favorite deals from their Labor Day sale.

All-Clad Stainless Steel 7-Piece Cookware Set

This All-Clad Stainless Steel Cookware Set drops from $839.99 to $299.99 at Macys.com. Plus shipping is free. The next best price we found for this set was $500!

42pc Dinnerware Sets

These Tabletops Unlimited 42-Piece Dinnerware Sets drop from $120 to $39.99 with free shipping!

4-Piece Fiesta Place Settings

These 4-Piece Fiesta Place Settings, originally $59-$62, drop from $34.99 to $29.74 when you apply the code LABOR during checkout!

Grills

Grill sales take a major hit once the winter cold hits, so many retailers try and sell off their summer stock with great Labor Day deals that continue into early fall. While charcoal grills have a lower initial cost, if you’re planning on using your grill every day next summer, you may want to opt for a gas grill, even if it means paying more upfront. Charcoal can cost up to $5 per cookout, while a full tank of propane lasts much longer than a bag of charcoal and cost as little as $.20 per cookout.

American Gourmet Black 3-Burner Gas Grill

Snag this American Gourmet grill with 4.5-stars from over 180 reviewers at Lowes for just $99.

Shoes

Summer and back-to-school styles will have significant markdowns this weekend. You’ll be able to grab styles that you can still wear until the cold weather hits and into the crisper fall months.

Women’s UA Charged Pursuit 2 SE Running Shoes

Under Armour is taking 25% off with code LDW25 at checkout! These women’s Under Armour Charged Pursuit 2 SE Running Shoes drop to $30 after the code.

Kohl’s: Up to 25% Off Nike + Kohl’s Cash

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are known as a summer item, so an end-of-summer sunglasses sale will be in full bloom this Labor Day. Make sure to grab them because it still can be sunny in the fall and winter months.

25% Off Eddie Bauer Sunglasses

Get 25% off men’s and women’s sunglasses during this sale at Eddie Bauer. Plus, shipping is free over $49.

Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses

This pair of Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses, drops from $70.99 to $59 at Proozy when you add our exclusive code BD59-FS during checkout.

Find out how to get even more deals on Ray-Ban sunglasses in this post: Best Ray Ban Deals

Mattresses

Labor Day is basically Black Friday for mattresses, and therefore a great time to buy. Retailers will offer one of their lowest bargains during this time. There is also no point in waiting for Black Friday to roll around in order to buy a mattress, most of the sales won’t center around them.

Tuft & Needle Queen Mattress $627 Shipped

This Queen-Size Classic Mattress, listed at $895, drops to $626.50 at Tuft & Needle when you use promo code OG30 during checkout.

Simmons Hybrid Foam Mattresses from $290

Get a Simmons Beautyrest 10″ Hybrid Memory Foam Mattress with prices starting at $289.99, for a twin size, when you use code SIMMONS in the cart at BuyDig. Queen drops form $1049 to $400 with the same code.

Appliances

Now is a great time to start looking at older appliance models. To gear up for the end of the year, retailers are stocking up on new merchandise and dropping the prices of older models to clear stock. If an older model is available for less, there’s not much of a reason to pay more for something that will be dated next year anyway.

For example, Home Depot has a Labor Day sale on appliances, as do Sears, and Lowe’s.

Laptops

Back to school is well underway and having all the resources you need is essential. If you haven’t gotten that much-needed laptop before assignment due dates start rolling in this is your time to grab a greatly discounted laptop.

HP: Up to 50% Off Labor Day Sale

HP has cut up to 50% off a large selection of laptops and desktops for their annual Labor Day Sale. You can also take an extra 5% off select laptops priced at $599 or higher by applying the code HP21LDS5 during checkout.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Laptop

Get this Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6″ Laptop (model 82KU003NUS) for $449 with free shipping at Walmart, the best price anywhere by $79.

Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop

This Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop drops from $529.99 to $399.99 with free shipping at Dell, the best price by $50.

One More Thing

Our final tip for navigating the waters of this weekend’s sales is to always keep retail calendars in mind when checking Labor Day ads (and making large purchases in general). The off-season is a great time to buy pretty much everything. For example, stores are going to start making room for holiday items (yes, even this early!) and will want to get rid of summer items. If you think you might need a new lawnmower next year, get it now for a better deal instead of waiting until you need it; you’ll be more likely to pay the retail price if it’s an emergency.

Will you be shopping this weekend’s Labor Day sales? Let us know in the comments.

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