The beautiful month of May is all about celebrating Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and Cinco de Mayo too (save us some extra chips and queso please.) Brands want to help us celebrate so there are always plenty of deals on the perfect something for Mom and major savings events all around Memorial Day weekend. As we’re in celebration mode, retailers are also focused on transitioning from spring to summer, which means savings on all things spring and more.
To help you take advantage of all the savings this month has to offer, we’ve created a calendar and a breakdown featuring the top sales you don’t want to miss. Plus, we’ve used our internal discount data to calculate the average discounts you can expect to find. Use our interactive calendar above to shop sales or save them to your personal calendar. Then, dive in below for more sale info and the top categories to shop this May.
Top Sales to Shop in May
- Mother’s Day Sales: Mom deserves the best. Shop these deals to find her something special.
- LEGO Star Wars Day Deals: The biggest savings in the galaxy are here. Plus score 5% cash back. May the 4th Be With You!
- Teleflora Mother’s Day Deal: Score 20% off Mother’s Day blooms through May 12!
- Nordstrom Rack Mother’s Day Sale: Shop up to 60% off Mother’s Day gifts now through May 13.
- RMN Cash Back Boost Event: Earn up to 20% cash back from some of your favorite retailers during our boost event running May 15-18.
- Wayfair Memorial Day Sale: Shop the Wayfair Memorial Day Clearance Sale for up to 70% off home essentials and more.
The 5 Smartest Things to Shop for This May
1. Spring Clothing (Average Discount: 20% Off)
It’s this time of year when retailers need spring clothing to go flying off the racks to make room for summer inventory, so expect to see markdowns on warm-weather clothing essentials, especially those in springy pastel colors. You’ll see lots of florals, light jackets and layering pieces on the racks, most of which you can still use in summer or fall, so this is a win-win for everyone. For more wardrobe upgrades, be sure to hit the Memorial Day weekend sales at outlet stores.
Shop spring clothing from some of our favorite retailers:
2. Gifts (Average Discount: 19% Off)
If you want to gift your mom some flowers this Mother’s Day, keep an eye out for deals early in the month. Additionally, look for markdowns on photo gifts, wellness essentials, beauty essentials, apparel and more of what moms love.
We recommend looking for discounted gifts from these brands:
3. Home and Garden (Average Discount: 16% Off)
May will bring plenty of outdoor sales throughout the month. Then, once Memorial Day sales begin around two weeks before the actual holiday weekend, you’ll see markdowns on all things home and garden. This means markdowns on patio furniture, indoor furniture, appliances, mattresses, and pretty much anything you could dream of for hosting a backyard bash like grills and coolers. Pro tip: Memorial Day weekend is one of the best times to replace the big-ticket items that need upgrades.
Look for sales from these brands we love:
4. Travel (Average Discount: 15% Off)
Who doesn’t love a good travel deal? Now that the spring break craze is over and the busy summer travel season has yet to begin, this is a sweet spot to book at a great price. No matter what kind of escape you’re looking to book, we’re confident you can find an offer you love so you can getaway without breaking the bank.
Shop around for travel deals from these brands:
5. Fine Jewelry (Average Discount: 12% Off)
Many people are shopping for fine jewelry leading up to Mother’s Day, so the best time to shop it is after the beloved holiday (which lands on May 11 this year). You’ll likely find plenty of lovely pendants, sparkling earrings and timeless bracelets marked down and ready to be offloaded. Shop them now because there won’t be other major markdowns in this category until the holiday season.
Check out these brands for marked-down fine jewelry:
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