Memorial Day is just around the corner, and the federal holiday to commemorate US military personnel brings big sales. While tech deals tend to get all the fanfare, there are always some choice deals at Best Buy.
Best Buy is one of the best places to shop over Memorial Day because it offers a chance to save on big, boring, essential appliances. If your fridge has stopped freezing or your dryer won’t dry, Best Buy’s 45 percent discounts on large appliances can save you thousands of dollars.
However, that also means a lot of deals to sift through, and this could be the most turbulent sales event we’ve seen in years. The ever-changing tariff regime means that some items may not go on sale — they may not even be in stock.
I’ve covered lots of Memorial Day sales, and I’ve tracked prices on the best products for the best part of a decade. I’ve personally tested hundreds of products, so I know exactly which deals are worth it — and which discounts are too good to be true.
When do Memorial Day sales start in 2025?
Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 26, with plenty of dropping over the long weekend from Friday, May 23. There are already a few deals, Best Buy tends to drop its best offers in the middle of the month. There’s no guarantee, but it’s fair to guess that the biggest deals will start around May 17-18, a couple of weeks out from the Memorial Day sales.
What were the best deals last year?
Best Buy always has great open-box deals. Best Buy resells display models and items returned by other customers at big discounts. While the product isn’t brand new, it still works as well as it should.
However, Best Buy’s biggest draw is its deals on large and small appliances. The brand cuts thousands of dollars off washer-dryers, fridges, and chest freezers. It’s a great way to save on what’s usually a pretty boring, painful expense, and there are already some deals on offer. Right now, you can grab an LG French Door refrigerator for $700 off (was $3,599, now $1,799.99, Bestbuy.com).
More exciting is that there are usually deals on grills, too. If you need to revamp your large appliances, Best Buy is a great choice, particularly for pellet smokers.
There will be good deals on kitchen appliances. Baking obsessives should note that Best Buy is often the best place to grab a KitchenAid stand mixer during the sales. I’ve seen KitchenAid mixers drop to their lowest prices on Best Buy, but the catch is that these deals are only available for a short window.
But while the appliance deals will be great, don’t sleep on the tech. Best Buy usually has a few good tech deals. Last year, we saw a big sale on the MacBook Air M2 (was $899, now $799, Bestbuy.com), which dropped from its original price of $1,099 to $849 at Best Buy. However, the brand is best known for its discounts on TVs. The Insignia 75-inch f30 series HD 4K smart Fire TV had a big discount last year, and the smaller 55-inch model is already on sale (was $349.99, now $199.99, Bestbuy.com).
Best deals to shop now
Microsoft Surface Laptop: Was $999.99, now $799.99, Bestbuy.com
Tech critic Steve Hogarty loves this laptop. He says: “The minimalist design, unified and streamlined software, and premium build quality all scream top-tier, with none of the usual bloatware and tacked-on apps found in other high-end Windows laptops.” It drags a little on old software and some video games, but Steve says, “The vast majority of users will enjoy truly impressive battery life and supercharged performance with everyday tasks like web browsing, creative work, and entertainment”.
LG 27.2side-by-side refrigerator: Was $1,721.99, now $1,399.99, Bestbuy.com
This is a great example of the sort of deals you can expect from Best Buy over the next few weeks: a big $322 discount on this refrigerator. Full disclosure, we haven’t tested this, but from the specs, it has all you need. It’s nothing fancy, but it holds a lot of food and has an effective ice maker.
Whether you’re looking to pick up a new hobby or want the best way to capture all your summer memories this year, this Nikon deal is worth considering. Right now, you can save a huge $600 off this state-of-the-art video camera. This camera comes equipped with an 18-140mm VR lens, allowing you to capture everything from wide-angle shots to portraits and distant subjects. Its powerful 20.9-megapixel sensor, paired with the EXPEED 5 image processor, ensures sharp detail and exceptional accuracy. Built with durability in mind, the Nikon D7500 is designed to withstand daily use.
Blink Outdoor 4 5-Camera Security System: Was $399.99, now $199.99, Bestbuy.com
If you’re looking to enhance your home security, Best Buy is currently offering the Blink Outdoor 4 5-Camera Security System for a huge 50 percent off. The system includes five wireless cameras that deliver 1080p HD video, two-way audio, and boast up to two years of battery life. With easy installation and compatibility with Alexa, it's an ideal way to monitor your property without the hassle.
