Memorial Day Tech Deals 2026: What to Expect

Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) kicks off the summer sale season and delivers some of the year's best electronics deals — particularly on TVs, appliances, and outdoor tech. Here's what to expect based on historical pricing data.

The Memorial Day Electronics Landscape

Memorial Day sales typically run from the Thursday before through Tuesday after (May 22-27, 2026). Some retailers start deals a week early.

How Memorial Day Compares to Other Sales

| Category | Memorial Day | Prime Day | Black Friday | |----------|-------------|-----------|-------------| | TVs | Very Good | Good | Best | | Laptops | Good | Good | Best | | Headphones | Moderate | Good | Best | | Smart Home | Moderate | Very Good | Best | | Appliances | Very Good | Moderate | Very Good | | Outdoor Tech | Best | Good | Moderate |

Memorial Day is the year's best time for outdoor electronics and second-best for TVs.

Top Categories for Memorial Day Deals

TVs (Expect 15-30% Off)

TV manufacturers push inventory before summer. New models launched in March-April get their first real discounts. Last-gen models get clearance pricing.

Best buys: 65-inch and larger TVs. The size premium drops significantly during Memorial Day. A Samsung S90D 65-inch OLED that's $1,497 regular might hit $1,197-1,297 for Memorial Day.

Outdoor Tech (Best Time of Year)

Retailers know you're about to spend the summer outdoors. Portable speakers, outdoor cameras, power stations, and patio tech see genuine discounts.

Portable power stations: The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max typically drops 20-25% for Memorial Day. Camping season drives demand, and brands compete aggressively.

Outdoor speakers: Bluetooth speakers from JBL, Ultimate Ears, and Bose see 15-25% discounts. The JBL Charge 5 ($139 regular) often hits $99-109.

Laptops (Expect 10-20% Off)

Not the deepest laptop discounts of the year, but meaningful. Best for buyers who can't wait for July (Prime Day) or November (Black Friday).

College-bound students should pay attention — some Memorial Day laptop deals are as good as or better than back-to-school pricing. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED typically sees its first significant discount around Memorial Day.

Smart Home (Expect 10-20% Off)

Moderate discounts. Amazon discounts Echo devices and Ring cameras, but the deepest smart home deals come on Prime Day. If you're building a smart home system, Memorial Day prices are decent but Prime Day is worth waiting for.

Grills and Outdoor Kitchen Tech (Best Time)

Smart grills, wireless meat thermometers, and outdoor cooking tech hit annual lows. This is prime grilling season purchasing.

The MEATER Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer ($79 regular) regularly drops to $59-65 for Memorial Day.

Where to Shop

Amazon

The largest selection and most aggressive pricing. Start checking prices on Amazon a week before Memorial Day — many deals go live early.

Best Buy

Strong on TVs and appliances with the added benefit of price matching. Best Buy's Memorial Day TV deals are often the best available, especially with their extended warranty options.

Home Depot / Lowe's

Surprisingly good for outdoor tech, smart home devices, and security cameras during Memorial Day. They match Amazon pricing on many electronics.

Costco

Steady pricing with the added warranty benefits. Costco's Memorial Day TV deals are competitive with Amazon and come with the 2-year warranty extension.

Memorial Day vs Waiting for Prime Day

If you can wait 6-8 weeks, Prime Day (mid-July) will have better deals on:

• Amazon devices (Echo, Ring, Fire TV)
• Headphones
• Smart home devices

Buy on Memorial Day if you want:

• A new TV (Memorial Day TV deals are nearly as good as Prime Day)
• Outdoor tech (Memorial Day is peak; Prime Day is secondary)
• A laptop NOW (Memorial Day vs Prime Day laptop deals are comparable)

Preparation Checklist

1. Set CamelCamelCamel alerts on target products now
2. Track current prices as your baseline
3. Make a prioritized shopping list
4. Check credit card rewards — some cards offer bonus cash back at specific retailers during holiday weekends
5. Enable deal notifications on the Amazon app

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