As summer draws to a close and students return to school, temperatures drops and so do prices. But shoppers don’t have to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to save; Labor Day sales are on the horizon.
The Best Early Labor Day Deals 2022
But before we get on with our list breakdown, you’ve probably got Labor Day questions and we’ve got answers. And don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back periodically; we’ll be adding deals as we find them.
What Is Labor Day?
Labor Day pays homage to American workers and their contributions to the economy. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became an officially recognized federal holiday in 1894.
When Is Labor Day?
Labor Day is the first Monday in September. In 2022, it falls on Sept. 5. Many retailers host Labor Day sales on a variety of products in the days leading up to Labor Day as well as on the day itself.
What Kind of Labor Day Deals Can I Expect To Find?
The short answer: all kinds. Products from all different categories go on sale during the Labor Day festivities.
Who Has the Best Labor Day Sales?
That depends on what you’re looking to buy.
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Dell(Opens in a new window)—Dell’s doorbuster deals include everything from laptops, desktops, and servers to electronics, accessories, and more. Whether you’re working from home or upgrading your office cubicle, you can find all your business needs at Dell.
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Amazon(Opens in a new window)—Amazon’s Labor Day sale extends beyond standard home and furniture deals, with impressive discounts on Apple earbuds and wearables, Amazon streaming sticks, Google smart home appliances, and LG TVs. Add to that a Prime membership(Opens in a new window), which nets special discounts as well as lightning-fast, two-day shipping.
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Walmart(Opens in a new window)—Walmart also offers its own premium subscription(Opens in a new window), complete with free shipping (no order minimum), early access to special promotions, and contact-free checkout. Keep an eye out for sales on back-to-school tech like laptops, headphones, and tablets.
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Best Buy(Opens in a new window)—Best Buy, which regularly discounts various tech items, encourages folks to sign up for a Totaltech(Opens in a new window) membership to get extended product protection, exclusive pricing, free Geek Squad support, and no-cost standard installation/haul-away service—ideal for taking full advantage of upcoming Labor Day deals.
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Costco(Opens in a new window)—If you’re buying in bulk, Costco is king. You’d be hard-pressed to find better deals than those Costco regularly offers; and its one-year return window can’t be beat. Still, the retail giant takes part in seasonal sales, hawking laptops, televisions, speakers, security systems, routers, and more for less.
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Target(Opens in a new window)—Like most big-box stores, Target has a wide variety of products available for purchase. Explore the store’s lineup of electronics for adults and kids, and get free shipping with the company’s RedCard credit card.
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Newegg(Opens in a new window)—Specializing in computer hardware and consumer electronics, Newegg has a dedicated space for shopping premade rigs, or buying all the pieces you need to DIY one instead.
What Should I Buy For Labor Day?
We’re a little biased on that front, but Labor Day has proven to be a great time to find discounts on technology—including, but not limited to, PCs, tablets, wearables, headphones, smart home devices, and appliances.
What’s on Sale Now?
We’re still waiting for the bigger sales to roll out, but here are some deals you can grab early.
Dell Inspiron 16 5620 Intel i7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop
Utilizing a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is super speedy. With 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, it will juggle a variety of tasks without missing a beat. The 16-inch, 1,920-by-1,200 FHD+ display has a 60Hz refresh rate and wide viewing angle, which will be a real treat when watching your favorite shows—which you can stream via Wi-Fi 6E.
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Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2021 Release)
The 2021 Apple iPad is a versatile tablet that runs on the A13 bionic chip and has a 10.2-inch Retina display and 64GB of storage. User-friendly and powerful enough to run your favorite mobile games and programs like Adobe Photoshop, this portable device will be your go-to for work and play on the go. Pair it with an Apple Pencil and/or smart keyboard to fully unlock its productive potential.
WD Black SN850 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
The WD Black SN850 has lightning-fast read speeds of up to 7000MB/s for its 1TB and larger storage sizes. You’ll pay marginally less if you don’t get it with a built-in heatsink, but considering the separate cost of heatsinks, you might as well get them together. Perhaps most importantly, this SSD is PCIe Gen 4, meaning it’s compatible with the PS5. I purchased this one for myself and installation couldn’t be easier: just slide off the top cover and snap this SSD into place. You’ll be thrilled by how quickly it blazes through load screens.
iRobot Roomba j7+ 7550 + Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
This Roomba model includes its P.O.O.P. or Pet Owner Official Promise that the vacuum will avoid all pet waste or the company will replace the machine for free. While the 7550 has the same 10x suction power as the 600 series, this version saves you time on picking up before your vacuum runs because the detection technology knows how to navigate around floor obstacles. The included Alexa is a nice bonus—doubly so because you can use it to control your Roomba.
SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable USB-C Solid-State Drive
The SanDisk Extreme portable SDD can hold 1B of data and has a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port capable of write speeds of up to 10Gbps. This handy device was made with portability in mind, measuring only 2.5 inches and including a carabiner loop to secure it to your bag or your person. It was also made to last with up to 6.5-foot drop protection and 1P55 water and dust resistance (translation: it will survive an accidental plunge into your toilet, but not the ocean).
