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2018’s Best Memorial Day Deals and Freebies (UPDATED)

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Here’s to a three-day weekend that culminates with a day of honoring those who have served our country — past and present members of the military. Many retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues get into the spirit and offer holiday promotions. Here’s a list of Memorial Day deals and freebies.

Shopping

Best Buy

Save up to 50 percent on household appliances including microwaves, washers, dryers, and refrigerators. Among the better deals: Get $260 off a Whirlpool side-by-side fridge and $239 off a Samsung gas convection range.

Crate & Barrel

From May 25 through the end of Memorial Day, save 15 percent storewide when you key in the discount code SAVE15 at checkout. Additionally, outdoor furniture is marked down by up to 40 percent.

Dell

Save $200 on Alienware 25 gaming montitor, $100 on Inspiron desktops and $50 on the Nest third generation thermostat. Additionally, one-day-only deals on different items will appear on the company’s website now through June 4.

Gap

Save up to 50 percent off all merchandise online — plus if you use the promo code PARTY at checkout, you can get another 20 percent off, plus free shipping.

Home Depot 

Home Depot will offer a 10 percent on Memorial Day (and every day of the year) for active duty military and veterans.

Ikea

Buy $100 worth of product from Ikea Memorial Day weekend and get a free meal from their food court.

Lowe’s

Now through June 6, save up to 40 percent on appliances and up to 30 percent on patio furniture. Veterans will get an additional 10 percent discount on Memorial Day (and all year long) at Lowe’s.

Macy’s

Save up to 40 percent on swimwear and 10 percent on home furnishings. Use the promo code MEMDAY at checkout to save an additional 1o to 20 percent off prices that are already discounted.

Mattress Firm

Save up to 50 percent on all name-brand mattresses, and with any order of at least $599, get a free adjustable base that is worth up to $699 — this offer is available while supplies last, through the end of Memorial Day.

Overstock

Save up to 20 percent on garden and patio furniture, umbrellas and hammocks, along with some area rugs. And get 15 percent off some mattresses.

Sears

Save up to 60 percent on Beautyrest, Stearns & Foster and Tempurpedic mattresses; 50 percent on a Kenmore Elite washer-dryer pair if you buy them together; and up to 40 percent off appliances including dishwashers, refrigerators and stoves. And at Sears Outlet stores, which sell returned, refurbished and slightly damaged appliances, you can save an additional 35 percent to 50 percent through Memorial Day.

Wayfair

Save up to 70 percent on mattresses and bedding, up to 65 percent on living room furniture and up to 50 percent on grills and fire pits — now through Memorial Day, May 28.

World Market

Save 15 percent and get free shipping on orders over $65 when you use the discount code STARS15 at checkout.

Food and Restaurants

Denny’s

Get 20 percent off your entire check Memorial Day weekend at participating Denny’s locations.

Firebirds

Veterans and active duty military will get their meal for free on Memorial Day at Firebirds.

Hooters

Active duty military and veterans can pick an item from the Memorial Day menu for free on May 29. Menu items include buffalo chicken salad, buffalo chicken sandwich, burger or 10-piece traditional or boneless wings.

Jersey Mike’s

Buy a regular or giant sub and get your chips and drink for free Memorial Day weekend!

Logan’s Roadhouse

Logan’s Roadhouse offers a 10 percent military discount for active duty military and veterans all year long, including Memorial Day.

Macaroni Grill

Family meals for four to five people will be 40 percent off Memorial Day weekend.

McCormick & Schmick’s 

Active-duty military and veterans, along with Gold Star spouses and parents, get a free lunch or dinner entree on Memorial Day.

Ninety-Nine

Buy one meal, get a veteran or active duty military member’s meal for free on Memorial Day.

O’Charley’s 

On May 29, buy one entree from O’Charley’s $9.99 menu, get one military or veteran meal free.

Outback

Veterans, active duty members of the military, and their families will receive 15 percent off on Memorial Day at Outback Steakhouse.

Texas Steakhouse

Spend $40 on your lunch or dinner at Texas Steakhouse and get $10 off.

Twin Peaks

Both past and present members of the armed forces can receive a free meal on May 29.

Entertainment

Blue Star Museums

From Memorial Day until Labor Day, more than 2,000 museums in the U.S. will offer free admission to active duty members of the military, veterans, and their families.

California’s Great America

Throughout Memorial Day weekend, both past and present members of the military will receive free admission to Great America.

Carowinds

Carowinds, a theme park located in North Carolina, will be giving all current and former members of the United States military free admission Memorial Day weekend (May 27 and 28).

Cincinnati Zoo

All members of the military, past and present, will receive free admission to the zoo on Memorial Day, July 4th and Veteran’s Day.

Colonial Williamsburg

U.S. military active duty, veterans, and their immediate dependents will receive free admission from May 25 to May 28.

Hersheypark

Hersheypark will hold Military Appreciation Weekend from May 18 until May 20, giving military families will receive 40 percent off one-day admission.

King’s Dominion

King’s Dominion is offering free admission to all active, retired and veterans over Memorial Day weekend.

Virginia Aquarium

Throughout the month of May, active military and veterans with valid ID will receive 50 percent off admission.

Memorial Day Deals and Freebies

These are just a few of the Memorial Day deals and freebies to be had this year. Stay updated by returning to this post for new deals leading up to the holiday weekend.

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Memorial Day Deals and Freebies 2017

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If you are in need of certain items, Memorial Day can be the perfect time to take advantage of some great deals. Most retail stores will be open for the holiday hoping to get your business. But what are those Memorial Day deals and freebies? While you should avoid splurging on useless items, the following are a few things that you might consider purchasing over the Memorial Day weekend if they happen to be on your list.

Memorial Day Deals and Freebies

Spring Clothing

Probably the best deals that can be found over the Memorial Day weekend sales are for spring clothing. The spring clothes have been in the stores for a few months, and the summer clothing lines are beginning to come in. That means that the stores need to move out all their spring inventory to make way for the summer clothes. Many of the spring clothes will be discounted 50% or more. Add in Memorial Day sales, where it’s possible to find Groupon coupons taking off an additional 10% to 40% of the already discounted prices, and this weekend is a great time to get all your spring clothing for next year. Expect some especially hot deals from the following:

  • Old Navy: Take advantage of Old Navy’s Summer Kick-off Sale, where you can find 50% off tees, 40% off tanks and swimwear, and 30% off all shorts.
  • Banana Republic: Get up to 40% off your order with the code BRMORE when checking out online.
  • Vera Bradley: Vera Bradley is offering 25% off travel items including backpacks and 30% off select patterns and styles, both online and in stores.
  • Eddie Bauer: Receive 40% off your entire purchase when you enter the code FIR at eddiebauer.com.
  • Accompany: Enjoy free shipping on all orders $150 or more from their wide selection of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel.

Home Goods

May is a great month to buy items for the home in general, and if you add in the discount coupons which are usually available for Memorial Day deals and freebies, you can get some fantastic discounts. Many items in the housewares category will already be marked down as much as 30% or more at places such as Target and Sears. If you can find a weekend sale coupon, you can add that on top of the discounted price to save even more. Here are some other deals you won’t want to miss:

  • Overstock.com: According to their website, Overstock is hosting their biggest Memorial Day sale yet. Take an extra 10%, 15%, and 20% off various items including but not limited to furniture, area rugs, home decor and more.
  • Pottery Barn: Save up to 40% on sectionals and sofas.
  • Home Depot: Home Depot is holding a store-wide sale for Memorial Day Weekend. Save up to 40% on appliances as well as 30% off patio furniture.
  • Lowe’s: Lowe’s Memorial Day sale also includes up to 40% off select appliances, such as refrigerators, washers and dryers, and more.

Barbecue Grills

This isn’t the best time to buy barbecue grills because they will be discounted even more at the end of summer when the stores will want to get rid of their inventory. That being said, if you’re planning to do a lot of grilling this year, and you need to replace your old grill because it’s not going to last this summer, the Memorial Day sales will be your best opportunity to get one at a good price. Stores will discount some to drive traffic to the stores, so with a bit of work and price comparison, you should be able to find a decent deal. Here are just a few places you might be able to find some grill gear discounts:

  • Home Depot: Take up to 15% off grills and smokers.
  • Lowe’s: Save up to $50 on select grills and smokers for Memorial Day.
  • Sears: Sears is offering up to 30% off grills and outdoor cooking gear, plus an extra 10% off online with the code 10SEARS.
  • Camping World: Enjoy up to 40% off grills and accessories from Camping World as part of their 13th Annual Grill Fest.

Camping and Outdoor Gear

Much like with barbecue grills, the best time to buy camping and outdoor gear will be at the end of the summer season when stores will be liquidating all their overstock. If, however, there is camping or outdoor gear that you absolutely need to get to use this coming summer, you’re likely to find the best deals during the Memorial Day sales. The discounts on these items will be limited, but if you do your homework, shop the sales, and look for coupons to stack on top of those, then you should be able to find a decent deal on these items. Still, be sure that you can’t get by without buying it until the end of summer, as this will be the time to get the best deal. Check these out:

  • DICK’s Sporting Goods: DICK’s is hosting a variety of sales for Memorial Day, such as 50% off select apparel, 40% off select footwear, up to $130 off certain kayaks and SUP boards, and more.
  • Camping World: You’ll also be able to purchase discounted camping items from Camping World. For instance, the Colman Citronella Lantern is currently 62% off, an open fire grill is 38% off, and you can buy discounted insect screens for your tent also at a discounted rate.
  • Home Depot: If you need a new lawn mower, Home Depot has sales on both push and rider mowers, ranging from $50-$100 off. Some even include free shipping.

Cars

The best time to buy a car is when the new season models are coming out, or at the end of the year. If you need to purchase a new car before the end of the year, the Memorial Day sales (which can last until the end of the month, and even into June) can be a good time to do it. The weather has usually improved across the US and car dealerships are eager to get people into their showrooms. To entice people to their showrooms, many car dealerships will be offering good discounts for the holiday. According to CarsDirect.com, some deals to keep an eye out for include but are not limited to:

  • Chevrolet: Get 20% off the sticker price from select Malibus and 10% off all Corvettes.
  • Volkswagon: Volkswagon is offering a $1,500 holiday bonus on any Jetta model plus 0.9% annual percentage rate (APR) for 72 months.
  • Kia: Pay nothing for five months plus 0% APR for 66 months on the 2017 Forte, Optima, Soul, and Sorento.
  • Volvo: Lease a 2017 S60 T5 Inscription from just $385 for 36 months with nothing due at signing with your first payment waived.

The key to remember here is that you don’t want to be upsold extras that you don’t need as well as review all terms included with your deal. There will be good discounts on the base models to drive you into the showroom, but the salespeople will try to get you to buy upgrades to make their money.

Freebies

Because this is a holiday honoring those who died while serving in the military, there are several Memorial Day deals and freebies exclusively for men and women both active and retired in the military over Memorial Day Weekend. If you are in Washington, D.C. over the three-day weekend, you’ll find several free events in and around the area for the cause. Not to mention, the following are other activities or items members of the military can enjoy at no charge:

  • National Parks: The National Parks actually provide free annual land passes year-round for current U.S. military members and dependents. Make sure you have your Common Access Card (CAC) or your military ID. Visit their website for more details.
  • Hooters: If you’re a veteran or active member of the military, get a free entree from Hooters on Monday, May 29 simply by presenting a valid military ID at participating locations throughout the nation. See the full news release here.
  • McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks: McCormick and Schmick’s will honor those who served in the U.S. military with complimentary lunch or dinner meals on Monday to veterans, individuals currently serving in the military and National Guard, and Gold Star honorees (parents and spouse).

If you know of any Memorial Day deals and freebies, feel free to mention them in the comments below or in our forums. Thank you to all those who have served or are serving in the military!

Major Retail Stores that are Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2015

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Stores open on Memorial Day

This article has been updated for 2015

There is an assumption that all stores are open on Memorial Day because of all the Memorial Day sales advertising. It’s true that the majority of retail outlets do remain open for this holiday, but not all of them. Below you’ll find a list of stores that are open and closed on Monday, May 25, 2015, for the observation of Memorial Day.

While there will be some opportunities to save money with all the sales that will be taking place, remember that this saving is only beneficial to you if you were already planning on buying what’s being offered. If you end up buying products that you wouldn’t normally have purchased just because of the sale, then it wasn’t a deal no matter how much of a discount you got.

If you do go shopping as part of your celebration of the day, consider putting together a care package for troops who are stationed overseas. They would appreciate the gesture, and it would be a wonderful gesture for the meaning of the holiday.

Walmart

Walmart is open. If you have any last minute shopping to do, your local Walmart will be open. Some Walmart locations also have other businesses within their store (a local bank branch is an example). These may or may not be open on May 25. It’s best to call them directly to confirm whether or not they are open.

Target

Target is open. Target stores across the US will be open on Memorial Day. Any shopping that you might need to do there can be done on May 25 without any issues. There are numerous ways to save money at Target.

Costco

Costco is closed. Costco is one of the few retail outlets that closes to observe Memorial Day. It’s one of only six days when they are closed. If you need to stock up on anything like food for your barbecue or drinks for the weekend, be sure to do it before Monday.

BJ’s Wholesale Club

BJ’s is open. All the wholesale clubs will be open, but not their regular Monday hours. They will be open from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm on Monday which are their normal Sunday hours.

Home Depot

Home Depot is open. For all those who want to begin on their summer outdoor projects, all their stores will be open on Memorial Day. There are plenty of ways to save money at Home Depot.

Lowe’s

Lowe’s is open. If you are planning any building projects around the house, Lowe’s will be open on May 25. They will operate on their normal Monday business hours.

Best Buy

Best Buy is open. For those in need of electronic gadgets, Best Buy will be open and have their Memorial Day sale last until the end of the month. They will be open their regular Monday hours on May 25.

Sears

Sears is open. For those who have a lot of home shopping to do, Sears will be having a Memorial Day sale. A representative said that, “Some stores may have special hours, so we recommend you check with each local store to verify their hours.”

Macy’s

Macy’s is open. Macy’s will be having a large Memorial Day sale, with discount coupons which can be stacked with discounted prices for spring clothes that need to be moved for summer collections. Macy’s clothes sales are often one of the best sales over the Memorial Day weekend.

You may also want to note that grocery stores will be open on May 25 while banks and post offices will be closed for the day.

(Photo courtesy of Ian Sane)

Major Retail Stores that are Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2017

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Stores open on Memorial Day
This article has been updated for 2017

There is an assumption that all stores are open on Memorial Day because of all the Memorial Day sales advertising. It’s true that the majority of retail outlets do remain open for this holiday, but not all of them. Below you’ll find a list of stores that are open and closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, for the observation of Memorial Day.

While there will be some opportunities to save money with all the sales that will be taking place, remember that this saving is only beneficial to you if you were already planning on buying what’s being offered. If you end up buying products that you wouldn’t normally have purchased just because of the sale, then it wasn’t a deal no matter how much of a discount you got.

If you do go shopping as part of your celebration of the day, consider putting together a care package for troops who are stationed overseas. They would appreciate the gesture, and it would be a wonderful gesture for the meaning of the holiday.

Walmart

Walmart is open. If you have any last minute shopping to do, your local Walmart will be open. Some Walmart locations also have other businesses within their store (a local bank branch is an example). These may or may not be open on May 29. It’s best to call them directly to confirm whether or not they are open.

Target

Target is open. Target stores across the US will be open on Memorial Day. Any shopping that you might need to do there can be done on May 29 without any issues. There are numerous ways to save money at Target.

Costco

Costco is closed. Costco is one of the few retail outlets that closes to observe Memorial Day. It’s one of only six days when they are closed. If you need to stock up on anything like food for your barbecue or drinks for the weekend, be sure to do it before Monday.

BJ’s Wholesale Club

BJ’s is open. All the wholesale clubs will be open, but not their regular Monday hours. They will be open from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm on Monday which are their normal Sunday hours.

Home Depot

Home Depot is open. For all those who want to begin on their summer outdoor projects, all their stores will be open on Memorial Day. There are plenty of ways to save money at Home Depot.

Lowe’s

Lowe’s is open. If you are planning any building projects around the house, Lowe’s will be open on May 29.  Lowe’s stores may be on special holiday hours (10:00 am to 6:00 pm) so call ahead. The Lowe’s customer service number is: 1 (800) 445-6937.

Best Buy

Best Buy is open. For those in need of electronic gadgets, Best Buy will be open and have their Memorial Day sale.  Unlike past years, the 2017 Best Buy Memorial Day sale ends on Memorial Day.  They will be open their regular Monday hours on May 29.

Sears

Sears is open. For those who have a lot of home shopping to do, will be open on May 29.  Sears stores may have special closing hours, so we recommend you check with each local store to verify their hours.  The Sears customer service number is: 1 (800) 349-4358.

Macy’s

Macy’s is open. Macy’s will be having a large Memorial Day sale, with discount coupons which can be stacked with discounted prices for spring clothes that need to be moved for summer collections. Macy’s clothes sales are often one of the best sales over the Memorial Day weekend.  Although Macy’s will be keeping their regular store hours, their delivery service will not be working on Memorial Day.

You may also want to note that grocery stores will be open on May 29 while banks and post offices will be closed for the day.

(Photo courtesy of Ian Sane)


What Are Good Deals at Memorial Day Sales 2015

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Best things to buy at Memorial Day sales

If you are in need of certain items, Memorial Day sales can be a great time to buy in certain cases. Most retail stores will be open for the holiday (with Costco being the big exception) trying to get your business (banks will be closed, while grocery stores will be open).

First and foremost, the only reason that you should be shopping the Memorial Day sales is because you absolutely need to buy something. You should never shop the sales event if there isn’t something specific that you need. It doesn’t matter how much you save on the sale, you end up losing money if it’s something that you wouldn’t have normally purchased. With that in mind, here are a few things that you might consider purchasing over the Memorial Day weekend if they happen to be on your list.

Spring Clothing

Probably the best deals that can be found over the Memorial Day weekend sales are for spring clothing. The spring clothes have been in the stores for a few months, and the summer clothing lines are beginning to come in. That means that the stores need to move out all their spring inventory to make way for the summer clothes. A lot of the spring clothes lines will be discounted 50% or more. Add in Memorial Day sales, where it’s possible to find coupons taking off an additional 10% to 40% from the already discounted prices, and this weekend is a great time to get all your spring clothing for next year.

Home Goods

May is a great month to buy home goods in general, and if you add in the discount coupons which are usually available for Memorial Day sales, you can get some fantastic deals. Many items in the housewares category will already be marked down as much as 50% at places such as Pottery Barn and Sears. If you can find a weekend sale coupon, you can add that on top of the discounted price to save even more.

Barbecue Grills

This isn’t the best time to buy barbecue grills because they will be discounted even more at the end of summer when the stores will want to get rid of their inventory. That being said, if you’re planning to do a lot of grilling this year, and you need to replace your old grill because it’s not going to last this summer, the Memorial Day sales will be your best opportunity to get one at a good price. Stores will discount some to drive traffic to the stores, so with a bit of work and price comparison, you should be able to find a decent deal.

Camping and Outdoor Gear

Much like with barbecue grills, the best time to buy camping and outdoor gear will be at the end of the summer season when stores will be liquidating all their overstock. If, however, there is camping or outdoor gear that you absolutely need to get to use this coming summer, you’re likely to find the best deals during the Memorial Day sales. The discounts on these items will be limited, but if you do your homework, shop the sales, and look for coupons to stack on top of those, then you should be able to find a decent deal on these items. Still, be sure that you can’t get by without buying it until the end of summer, as this will be the time to get the best deal.

Cars

The best time to buy a car is when the new season models are coming out, or at the end of the year. If you need to purchase a new car before the end of the year, the Memorial Day sales (which can last until the end of the month, and even into June) can be a good time to do it. The weather has usually improved across the US and car dealerships are eager to get people into their showrooms. To entice people to their showrooms, many car dealerships will be offering good discounts for the holiday.

The key to remember here is that you don’t want to be upsold extras that you don’t need. There will be good discounts on the base models to drive you into the showroom, but the salespeople will try to get you to buy upgrades to make their money. You need to do your homework and know which model you want and how much it usually sells for. If you’ve done your research, you should be able to spot whether there are quality Memorial Day sales out there that can get you the car you want for a little less.