Best Memorial Day sales for 2019

Memorial Day on May 27 kicks off summer and brings an end to the monthslong spring sales lull. Big-box stores and specialty retailers alike will throw sales during the long weekend, with appliances, furniture, home decor and clothing being some of the most commonly discounted items.

If you’re busy with barbecues and pool parties during the holiday weekend, don’t worry. Many sales begin early and run a few days past May 27. These are some of the best sales to shop during Memorial Day 2019.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Military veterans and first responders who shop now through May 27 in stores and online will receive 10% off their purchases. All bikes are also on sale through June 1 in honor of National Bike Month. Starting May 19, the Memorial Day deals start rolling in, including $50 off the Pelican Challenger 130T Tandem Kayak, $10 off Crocs flip-flops and buy one, get one half off all Magellan Outdoors fishing shirts. (Thinkstock)

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Open fridge refrigerator full of food in the empty kitchen interior. 3d Illustration — **Best Buy** If you’re shopping for new appliances, take advantage of the Best Buy Memorial Day appliance sale, which runs through June 5. The sale features up to 40% off refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers from brands including Maytag, Whirlpool and Samsung. Plus, when you purchase two or more major appliances totaling $1,500 or more, you will receive a free $100 Best Buy gift card. (Thinkstock)

Horizontal view of gazebo in the garden — **Big Lots** The store’s Memorial Day sale, which runs through the weekend, includes a slew of discounts in various departments. Highlights include up to 25% off gazebos and outdoor dining sets, up to $100 off sofas and various buy one, get one 50% off promos on select home decor and kitchen items. (Thinkstock)

White and blue bedding set on the bed — **Brooklyn Bedding** Get 25% off across the entire site, including mattresses, pillows and bedding, from May 20 to 27. (Thinkstock)

Gardening tools on display in store — **Home Depot** Appliances are up to 40% off until June 5. That includes major appliances, as well as floor care products and vacuums (various iRobot Roomba robotic vacuums are 10% to 20% off). As for the rest of the store, save up to 40% on patio furniture, up to 25% on smart home products, up to 20% on outdoor power equipment and lawn mowers and up to 15% on grills and gardening supplies. (Thinkstock)

fall fashion (AP) — **Jet.com** Through Memorial Day, get 50% off select dinnerware products from the brand Royal Doulton and 70% off select Adidas footwear. This image provided by Adidas Originals shows a Stan Smith sneaker. Lucky magazine style editor Laurel Pantin says sneakers for the fashion-forward set are going a little bit square this fall, with Stan Smith styles and what she called \”New Balance dad shoes\” looking to be as stylish as Converse. (AP Photo/Adidas Originals)

Blue Boxer underwear isolated white background — **Jockey** Use promo code 15OFF to get 15% off your entire online purchase through May 31. (Thinkstock)

Mattress Firm Shop by May 27, and get a king mattress for the price of a queen or a queen mattress for the price of a twin. Plus, get a free adjustable base (up to a $699 value) with a purchase of $499 or more. More sales on specific brands will be rolling out during the weekend as well.

Home appliancess. Set of household kitchen technics in the new appartments or kitchen. E-commerce online internet store nad delivering of appliances concept. — **Lowe’s** Lowe’s is holding an appliance sale that runs through June 5, featuring up to 40% off major appliances and free local delivery on major appliances costing $299 or more. Plus, find Memorial Day savings throughout the entire store through Memorial Day weekend, including up to 30% off outdoor furniture, up to 25% outdoor power equipment and up to 15% off grills. (Thinkstock)

kitchen in newly constructed luxury home — **Modsy** The online interior design company is offering 20% off all its design packages with promo code MEMORIAL May 20 to May 27. Plus, use promo code YESWAY through May 31 to get free shipping on orders over $500. (Thinkstock)

Nordstrom The Half-Yearly Sale encompasses Memorial Day weekend and continues until June 2. Get up to 50% off select clothing, bags, shoes and accessories. Plus, through Memorial Day weekend (while supplies last), get a free Clinique gift with a $29 Clinique purchase. FILE- In this Aug. 23, 2017, file photo, a Nordstrom sign is displayed outside of a mall in Indianapolis. Nordstrom Inc. reports earnings on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

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