Best Times to Buy Home Furniture in 2025: A Seasonal Sales Guide
Plan your 2025 furniture buys with our seasonal guide. Discover key sale events, insider tips, and top deals on sofas, dining sets, mattresses, and more from major retailers to furnish your home for less.
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Buying furniture is a big investment, but timing your purchases can lead to huge savings. In 2025, savvy shoppers can take advantage of seasonal sales, holiday promotions, and market trends to score the best prices on sofas, dining sets, mattresses, and more. This guide breaks down when to buy furniture in 2025, emerging trends influencing pricing, the best months for specific furniture categories, and which retailers offer the top deals. Let’s dive into the best times to buy so you can furnish your home for less.
Major Furniture Sales Events in 2025
Certain holidays and annual events consistently offer steep discounts on furniture. Mark your calendar for these key shopping periods in 2025 when retailers slash prices:
Presidents’ Day Weekend (Feb 17–19, 2025)
The first big sale of the year. Many retailers run Presidents’ Day sales with deep discounts. For example, Ashley HomeStore often advertises 30–60% off living room sets, and Wayfair features up to 70% off across all categories during this weekend. It’s an ideal time to hunt for indoor furniture deals as winter stock clears.
Spring Sales & Way Day (April)
As spring arrives, new furniture collections launch and last season’s items go on sale. Wayfair’s Way Day (typically in late April) is a major online event with massive discounts up to 80% off furniture and home décor, plus free shipping. Check out Wayfair Way Day for details.
Memorial Day Weekend (May 27–30, 2025)
Memorial Day kicks off summer with significant furniture sales. It’s the best time to buy patio and outdoor furniture, as retailers discount last season’s inventory by 40–75% to make room for new summer styles. Mattress and bedroom furniture deals during this long weekend often rival Black Friday bargains.
Summer Mid-Year Sales (June–July)
Summer brings key opportunities. Amazon Prime Day 2025 (likely in July) has become a mid-year Black Friday, and many sellers join with competing deals. Look for big markdowns on furniture during Prime Day and related “Black Friday in July” events. Fourth of July promotions are also common—expect deals on mattresses and bedroom sets around early July.
Labor Day Weekend (Aug 31–Sept 4, 2025)
Labor Day is traditionally one of the year’s deepest discount periods for indoor furniture. Retailers clear out summer stock to prepare for fall collections, meaning you can save up to 80% on sofas, dining tables, and more during end-of-summer clearance sales. This weekend is especially good for big-ticket items like sectionals or bedroom sets.
Fall & Early Holiday Sales (Oct – Early Nov)
As autumn sets in, look for mid-fall sales events. Some retailers hold Columbus Day or early-October sales on remaining outdoor items to spark pre-holiday shopping. By late October, pre-Black Friday deals begin, as many stores start rolling out discounts well before Thanksgiving.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday (Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2025)
The biggest shopping event of the year for virtually all categories, including furniture. Black Friday and Cyber Monday feature doorbuster deals and site-wide sales. It’s common to see 50–75% off select furniture online. Check out deals on Overstock and Wayfair during this period.
End-of-Year Clearance (Late Dec – Jan 2026)
After Christmas 2025, retailers will liquidate remaining inventory. The final week of December through New Year’s Day 2026 is packed with clearance deals—perfect for grabbing floor models or last year’s styles at rock-bottom prices.
Pro Tip: Almost every holiday weekend in 2025 is an opportunity to save on furniture. Even secondary holidays like Columbus Day or Veterans Day may bring decent sales. Plan your big furniture purchases around these key dates to avoid paying full price.
2025 Furniture Shopping Trends and Pricing Outlook
Understanding market trends can help you time your purchases:
- Year-Round Sales & Online Deal Days: Retailers are increasingly offering deals year-round. In 2025, expect continuous online promotions like Way Day and extended Black Friday sales.
- Biannual Furniture Cycles: New collections typically launch in February/March (spring) and August/September (fall), making late winter and late summer prime times for clearance discounts.
- Post-Pandemic Pricing Adjustments: With stabilizing supply chains, retailers are more willing to offer deep discounts. If you held off in 2024, 2025 might bring the deals you’ve been waiting for.
- Housing Market Influence: A rebound in home sales could increase furniture demand, prompting competitive sales to attract buyers.
- Sustainability Trends: As eco-friendly furniture gains popularity, expect special promotions around Earth Day and other green initiatives.
- Tariffs and Economic Factors: Potential new tariffs on imported furniture might encourage early 2025 purchases before prices rise. Stay informed with news updates to time your buys.
Best Months to Buy Furniture by Category
Different furniture categories have optimal buying periods:
Sofas & Living Room Furniture
Best Months: January–February and August
Look for clearance sales at the end of winter and summer. Holiday weekends like Presidents’ Day and Labor Day offer significant discounts on sofas, sectionals, and coffee tables.
Dining Sets & Indoor Dining Furniture
Best Months: Late Summer (August/September) and January
Buy dining sets during post-holiday clearances and end-of-summer sales. Black Friday also offers competitive pricing for larger dining pieces.
Mattresses & Bedroom Furniture
Best Months: Memorial Day and Presidents’ Day
Major mattress deals peak during Memorial Day weekend, with additional discounts available during Presidents’ Day sales. Labor Day is another good time to shop for bedroom sets.
Home Office Furniture
Best Months: Late Summer and Early Fall
Take advantage of back-to-school and fall promotions for desks, office chairs, and storage solutions.
Patio & Outdoor Furniture
Best Months: Late Summer to Fall (August–October)
Wait until the end of summer when retailers mark down outdoor inventory. Early fall clearance prices can offer substantial savings on patio sets and outdoor décor.
Top Retailers and Their 2025 Furniture Deals
Here are some major retailers known for great deals in 2025:
- Wayfair:
Massive discounts during Way Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday with up to 80% off and free shipping.
Wayfair - West Elm:
Look for end-of-season clearances and holiday promos, typically offering up to 50% off on modern pieces.
West Elm - Crate & Barrel:
Their Annual Upholstery Sale in late summer often marks down sofas and living room sets by around 20%.
Crate & Barrel - Ashley HomeStore:
Regular holiday promotions like Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, and Black Friday offer discounts of 30–50% off on a wide range of furniture.
Ashley HomeStore - IKEA:
With winter and Presidents’ Day sales, IKEA offers great deals on budget-friendly furniture and home essentials.
IKEA
Conclusion: Plan Your Furniture Buys for Big Savings
Timing is everything when buying home furniture in 2025. By aligning your shopping with the seasonal sales events above, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Remember to:
- Mark key sale weekends on your calendar.
- Leverage extended online deal days and biannual inventory cycles.
- Buy off-season for specific items to get clearance prices.
- Subscribe to newsletters and follow your favorite retailers for early alerts.
- Compare deals and take advantage of price matching when available.
With careful planning and patience, 2025 can be the year you furnish your home beautifully without breaking the bank. Happy furniture hunting!
Dane Hurtubise
Co-founder & CEO of Spoken
Dane Hurtubise is the Co-founder & CEO of Spoken. He has led two venture-backed companies and is a two-time Y Combinator alum. Prior to Spoken, Dane sold his previous company, Parklet, to Greenhouse Software where he served as VP of Platform and Partnerships. An avid runner, cyclist, and Pilates enthusiast, Dane holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
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