Holiday weekends give many of us extra time away from work. If you’re one of these people, you might wonder what you should do during the first long weekend of the year. Your favorite retailers have a response: Shop the MLK Day sales!
On Monday, Jan. 19, when you aren’t celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and achievements, you can take advantage of the many sales during this three-day holiday weekend. Whether you need to refresh your winter wardrobe or update your home, you can find plenty of great MLK Day Weekend sales. These savings events also include deals from amazing Black-owned brands, allowing you to save and support at the same time.
2026 Key MLK Weekend Shopping Insights from RetailMeNot
MLK Day weekend may not be the biggest shopping moment of the year, but more consumers are planning to take advantage of the sales – and they’re prepared to spend.
- 45% of Americans say they plan to shop MLK Day weekend sales in 2026, up from 22% in 2025
- Shoppers plan to spend an average of $208 in 2026, compared to $201 last year
The jump in participation suggests MLK Day weekend is becoming a more established shopping moment, with spending levels holding steady as more consumers look for deals early in the year.
To help you find the deepest discounts during this long weekend, we’re highlighting dozens of the best MLK Day Weekend sales of 2026. For your convenience, you can find the different deals organized by product category.
Table of Contents:
- MLK Day Sales at Our Favorite Black-Owned Brands
- MLK Day Home Deals
- MLK Day Apparel Deals
- MLK Day Shoe Deals
- MLK Day Outdoor and Sporting Gear Deals
- MLK Day Beauty and Health Deals
- MLK Day Electronics Deals
Pro shopping tip: Look for phrases like “weekend sales,” “three-day sales” and “winter clearance.” Behind those labels are deep discounts — we’re talking up to 75% off! — on apparel, bedding, fitness gear and more.
Sales and Promos at Some of Our Favorite Black-Owned Brands
Brown Girl Jane: You’ll enjoy free shipping on orders of $100+ and special SMS-only deals when you sign up for texts from this beauty brand.
Butter by Keba: Join their email list for 10% off your first order. Plus, shipping is free on U.S. orders of $60+.
Fanm Mon: When you become a newsletter subscriber, you can enjoy 10% off your first purchase (and fill your closet with pretty dresses).
Femi: New customers can get 50% off their first month when they subscribe to the premium box at $25/month.
KAZMALEJE: Join the Kurl Krew to get an instant 10% off promo code as well as access to sales, news and tips.
Orijin Bees: You can unlock 10% off when you sign up for emails and texts from Orijin Bees. The brand also offers free shipping on orders over $40.
Pat McGrath Labs: Get up to 15% off luxury beauty products from this celebrated editorial and runway makeup artist when you sign up for emails and texts. Also, they are holding a major end of year sale currently: get 30% off $50+, 35% off $150+ or 40% off $250+.
Pear Nova: The brand is offering up to 40% off nail products in the sale section.
River Birch Candles: Customers can take 15% off orders over $300 with the code 15OFF300.
Savage x Fenty: You can take up to 60% off everything from lingerie to sportswear. Thank you, Rihanna!
The Sip: You can get up to $125 value of wine, gifts and bubbles when you sign up for an annual or bi-monthly membership with The Sip.
Trill Paws: Buy one and get a second 25% off with the code winter25. You can also get 15% off when you sign up for their emails.
Related: 80+ Black-Owned Brands to Support Today and Always
Home Deals
Note: Deals will be updated, check back.
AllModern: Get up to 30% off for a limited time during the Modern Bed + Bath Sale.
American Mattress: During their Coupon Sale, you can get major deals on mattresses. Score $50 off twin, $75 off full, $100 off queen and $200 off king.
Ashley Furniture HomeStore: Shop the “Hot Buys” for sofas, beds and dining furniture that are $699 and under.
Bed Bath & Beyond: Enjoy special savings like up to 50% off bedding and bath essentials during the Big Bed & Bath Sale. You can also get 5% back in rewards plus free shipping when you join Beyond+ for $24.95/year.
Casper: Shop the Cozzzy Season Sale. You and your wallet can rest easy when you save up to 25% on select Casper bundles and get up to $1,000 off mattresses.
Crate & Barrel: Take up to 60% off Clearance, and up to 30% off winter deals at Crate & Barrel. Plus enjoy up to 24 months of financing on qualifying purchases you make on your Crate & Barrel credit card.
Helix Sleep: Extended New Year sale, you can get 20% off sitewide with code NYS20.
The Home Depot: Through Jan. 28, Instantly save up to $1000 + an extra $500 off select appliances through Jan. 28 and select tools for 40% off. Plus get 1% cash back with RMN.
Layla Sleep: This sleep brand is offering up to $200 off mattresses and two free pillows with your purchase.
Lowe’s: Save up to 35% off select major appliances. Get a free Dewalt battery with purchase of select Dewalt tools, plus earn 6% cash back with RetailMeNot.
Macy’s: This department store is offering 40-70% off Winter Clearance. You can also get 5% cash back for purchases sitewide with RetailMeNot.
Nest Bedding: Save on Winter Dreamland Deals – TENCEL and Percale Organic Cotton sheet sets are 50% off, 10 piece modular foam kids play couch is 10% off. Free shipping on orders over $130.
Plow & Hearth: Shop and save on hundreds of sale items from Plow & Hearth and enjoy free shipping on orders of $99+ with the promo code FREESHIP99.
Pottery Barn: Get up to 60% off and free shipping on thousands of items during a limited-time sale from Pottery Barn.
Purple Mattress: This mattress brand is offering Buy 2, get 10% off select pillow + sheets, plus save up to 25% off bundles.
Rove Concepts: Members who shop at Rove Concepts will save 25% and take 10% off living room items, helping you saves thousands on high-end sofas, contemporary furniture and more.
Society6: You can refresh everything from the walls in your home to your phone with 25% off art prints, bedding and even shower curtains.
Wayfair: Shop at Wayfair and save up to 50% on thousands of items.
West Elm: Get up to 50% off during West Elm’s sale and browse hundreds of new styles (plus get free shipping on thousands of items).
Yankee Candle: Check out the Yankee Candle Semi-Annual Sale for up to 75% off on candles and other home fragrance items.
Apparel Deals
Aerie: This brand is offering up to 70% off clearance items from all departments.
Aeropostale: You can save up to 80% on fashions with new markdowns and jeans are buy one get one free.
Anthropologie: Get your order delivered for less with free shipping on orders of $50+.
American Eagle: Take up to 60% off clearance. You’ll see that plenty of items are under $10.
Ann Taylor: Get 40% off full-priced items and new arrivals through Jan. 19.
Banana Republic: Through Jan. 22, take an extra 30% off sale styles that are already up to 60% off. There’s no code needed to enjoy the savings.
Belk: Take up to 75% off during its End of Season Sale.
Coach: Save up to 40% off select styles from Coach, including bags, wallets and shoes.
Express: For a limited time, you can find select styles 50% – 70% off, plus BOGO 50% off deals. Plus get 5% cash back for purchases sitewide with RMN.
Forever 21: Get up to 70% off select styles when you shop online for a limited time.
GAP: Take 50-60% off sweaters, outerwear and more from this fashion brand with The Outfit Update through Jan. 24.
JCPenney: Winter Savings sale is on – get up to 60% off with coupons. Plus get 3% cash back on purchases sitewide with RMN.
Kate Spade: Shop and save up to 50% on sale items like their handbags, wallets, jewelry and clothing.
Kohl’s: This retailer is offering sales galore right now during their Clearance Event, which includes thousands of new markdowns up to 70% off.
Lands’ End: Shop The Long Weekend Sale and get 50% off sitewide + up to 75% off sale & clearance.
Lululemon: Shop the End of Season sale with markdowns on sportswear and apparel for men/women.
Macy’s: Macy’s is offering Winter Clearance sales of 40-70% off leading up to and throughout the holiday weekend. You can save on apparel, accessories and footwear. Plus get 5% cash back at Macy’s with RMN.
Nordstrom Rack: Enjoy up to 70% off new markdowns from brands like All Saints, Veronica Beard and Vince.
Old Navy: You can find thousands of Old Navy markdowns with styles for the family starting at $2.99.
Saks Fifth Avenue: Take up to 20% off designer selections with the code SGJANSF and get 10% off when you create a Saks Fifth Avenue account.
Target: Shop select clothing, shoes and accessories for up to 40% off during their Wellness sales event. Plus, find deals on select fitness equipment and vitamins. Check out the holiday clearance deals for end of season steals.
Tommy Hilfiger: Find great savings on clothing and accessories to the tune of an extra 40% off sale styles with code: SAVE.
Shoe Deals
Crocs: Treat yourself to a new pair of Crocs for up to 50% off and get free shipping on orders of $49.99+.
DSW: Now is the time to save on winter footwear at DSW with deals like select SOREL styles for 25% off. You’ll also get 10% off when you sign up for DSW emails.
Famous Footwear: Get boots for women for up to 60% off and Nike shoes for the whole family for up to 30% off. Sign up for Famously You Rewards to get free shipping.
Rockport: Get up to 70% off select sale styles for women and men from Rockport.
Reebok: Get 40% off Resolution essentials with code: RWT40.
SOREL: With the SOREL End of Season Sale, you can take up to 40% off select styles and get free shipping.
Outdoor and Sporting Gear Deals
Bass Pro Shops: The store’s annual clearance event allows you to save up to 50%.
Cabela’s: You can save up to 50% at Cabela’s during the store’s annual clearance sale.
Dick’s Sporting Goods: With the clearance sale at DICK’S, you can save up to 70% on everything from apparel and footwear to fitness equipment.
Duluth Trading Company: Duluth Trading Company is offering up to 70% off clearance deals and free shipping on orders of $50+.
High Sierra: You can upgrade your bag for your outdoor gear with up to 25% off from High Sierra and 40% off clearance items.
Public Lands: This outdoorsy brand is offering up to 50% off clearance deals on brands like Patagonia and Columbia.
REI: Past season favorites from brands like Columbia and The North Face are up to 50% off.
Beauty and Health Deals
Bath & Body Works: Right now, you can enjoy up to 75% off select body care and home fragrance items during the brand’s Winter Sale, which is basically a continuation of the Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale.
Bluemercury: Select candles and gift sets from Bluemercury are now up to 50% off and you can get free gifts with every order.
GNC: Stick to those health goals with GNC’s Buy 1, Get 1 50% off promo.
Perfumania: Online and in-store, you can enjoy BOGO 50% off authentic designer fragrances.
Ulta: This beauty retailer is offering up to 45% off jumbos of your favorite hair care products through Jan. 24.
Vitamin World: The retailer is featuring various BOGO deals on its website and offering free ground shipping on domestic orders of $59 or more.
Electronics Deals
Best Buy: Through Jan. 19, you can save up to 50% on clearance, open-box and refurbished items from Best Buy.
Dell: If you need to upgrade your computer, you can save up to $450 at Dell right now.
Lenovo: They are serving great deals on PCs, tablets, phones and smart devices, including up to 53% off on select clearance items.
*Methodology
Source: Ziff Davis Shopping Q1 Seasonal Survey among Adults 18+. N=1148. Fielded January 2026.
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