If you need a new mattress there are a number MLK mattress sales on the top mattress brands going on now. You can shop these sales online so you can try out your new mattress at home, on your own bed, for a month or longer.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend is a great time to get in on mattress sales. Although there seem to be sales almost every day, mattress companies usually offer an even bigger discount for this holiday.

Martin Luther King day is January 18 this year and like many 3-day weekends where people have more time to shop, it’s a great time to get a comfortable bed at a discount. If you miss this sale opportunity, the next biggest sales day is President’s Day.

So on to the deals. Choose from foam or spring (hybrid mattresses) and smart beds. We may earn a commission when you shop through our links and you may get better sleep. Some MLK sales come with free pillows and accessories. We bolded those so if you need more than just a mattress, you can check those out.

MLK Mattress Sales

Here are the deals that caught our eye this year. To save you time we list the firmness level, type of mattress, thickness and price for a queen size mattress (sale price). Check website to confirm. 

Allswell Use code NEWYEAR15 to take 15% off almost everything sitewide now through January 18.
Not good on the Allswell Mattress. Price for medium firm, 12″ thick queen size, The Allswell Luxe Hybrid Mattress, is $645.

Amerisleep Now through January 17, take 30% off any mattress. The AS2 medium firm queen size, 12″ thick mattress is $979.30.

Avocado Green mattress made with more natural materials. Foam or hybrid version. $1399 for a queen. 11″ thick + option for pillow top. Even with pillow top this is a firmer mattress.

Use code LATEX200 to save $200 on select mattresses now through January 25. Verified educators, military, law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, doctors, and nurses can save 5% on their orders.

Brooklyn Bedding Take up to 25% Off Mattresses and the website. 50% Off All Sheets. Until January 18.  Use Promo Code MLK25. Queen size Brooklyn Signature Hybrid
11.5″. Choose from soft, medium or firm – $749

Casper Mattress Save 15% Off Casper Mattresses and 10% Off Everything Else with our link and promo code: STAYINBED now through January 21. Casper Element 10″ thick, queen size, medium firm, foam mattress is $595

Eight Sleep Save up to $150 now through January 21 during the Winter Sale. The Pod Pro (Queen) is a heating and cooling smart mattress. $2945 (regular price, $3095) for a savings of $150 off (5%). Medium firm. 11″ thick foam mattress.

Helix Save up to $200 on mattresses and get 2 free dream pillows with your purchase. There are so many options, take their mattress quiz for answers and prices.

Layla Now through January 18, take up to $200 off mattresses and get up to $300 in accessories – 2 pillows, sheets, and a mattress protector – FREE. Queen Layla foam mattress, 10″ thick is $899. One side is soft and the other is medium (they say firm but I would argue it’s medium). We recommend the hybrid.

ReST Save up to $1000 on a ReST Smart Bed through January 19. Includes the newer ReST Original Smart Bed with Purple Gel Grid.

Saatva Take $200 off any purchase of $1000 or more now through January 18. The Saavta Classic, which is a hybrid, comes in plush soft, luxury firm and firm. Queen is $1,199 and is 11.5″ thick.

Tempur-Pedic Until January 18, you can take up to 40% off select mattress toppers and mattresses.

• Save 30% on TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress with Code CLOUD30.
• $300 Instant Gift with any mattress set purchase.
• Pillow Bundles – Starting at 2 for $99.
• Save 25% on Pillows and Bedding with Mattress Set Purchase!

Tuft & Needle Save up to $150 on mattresses now through January 25. The Original Tuft & Needle mattress queen size is $545. 10″ tall, 2 layers, all foam. Medium firm, traditional foam feel, not memory foam.

Nautrepedic Now while supplies last, take 10% off organic mattresses and accessories – use code SAVE10. They also carry a full line of baby and kids mattresses.

They feature natural latex mattresses that can be split down the middle and each side have a different firmness. This is great for couples who have different preferences. You can swap any layer to change firmness, on certain mattresses like the EOS, within those 90 days for FREE!

Nest Bedding The family-owned bedding and mattress company with so many choices and price ranges. 10% off site wide during the entire month of January.

Wayfair Take up to 70% off on home goods and mattresses through January 19. See site – they carry many different brands and types of mattresses. Use their mattress finder to make finding the best mattress for you, easier.

Are you getting a new mattress? Hope this helps you pick the best MLK mattress sales. Comment below if I can help in any way.

This one isn’t a mattress but it’ll make your bed warmer or cool it down to the perfect temperature to help you sleep more soundly.

Up to 30% off a BedJet

Everything on the site is 30% off and we’ve never seen any sale from them that’s this good! It includes new and refurbished BedJet units, Dual Zone Bundles, Cloud Sheets, and Aromatherapy Upgrade Kits! BedJet Sale here.

Mattress shopping can be stressful because everyone is different and you’re trying to get the right mattress for you. And since you’ll sleep on your mattress for many years, you want it to last. So look for a Lifetime Warranty mattress. That means that you can rest assured knowing you’re covered if your mattress is defective. At the end of this article we’ll go more in depth about what to expect from your mattress warranty.

These mattresses come shipped to your home in a box, you can try them out at home and return for a full refund if you’re not satisfied. The length of time you have to return a mattress is called the sleep trial. You get a minimum of 100 nights. This is different from a warranty, which is mainly to catch defects and lasts much longer (lifetime warranties, in our list below).

Lifetime Warranty Mattress

In 2021, Nolah was added to our list because this year they made all of their mattresses lifetime warranty mattresses. We may earn a commission when you shop through our links. Price is for the lowest priced queen size mattress at the time of writing. Click on the mattress name to get current price.

Mattress Warranty Information

Mattress warranties are generally to cover manufacturing or product defects. not for preferences or general wear/tear. Be sure to read the warranty to see what’s covered. They’re all different. Usually the warranty covers the original owner only. So if you sell or give it to someone else, the warranty won’t transfer.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), requires the manufacturers or sellers of mattresses to have a warranty for their product. So they must repair or replace mattresses that are sold with defects or structural flaws (particularly those flaws that might interfere with the intended purpose of the item in question). Warranties must be in writing.

Warranty Specifications

Treatment and condition of mattress. Some online mattresses require that you put your mattress on a certain type of frame or it can void the warranty. Others specify that the mattress must be in good condition, which is another reason to always get a waterproof mattress protector. 

Sagging. Even though we all wish mattresses wouldn’t sag, normally sagging has to be very dramatic for it to be covered. This list has beds that must have 1″ to 2″ indents to qualify for a warranty claim. And they don’t usually cover replacements for subjective things, like if you think your mattress is too soft or firm (or it changes over time).

Costs and Who Pays

It’s possible you’ll be asked to pay some charges, such as shipping, or look at repair rather than getting a replacement. On this list, we give our highest recommendations to the following that we’ve worked with: Nolah, Nest Bedding and Layla. The others on the list may be unknown (not assumed to be poor). Note that Nectar, Awara and Dreamcloud are owned by the same company.

Generally speaking, you pay more for hybrids (they weigh more because there’s actual steel inside and they tend to be thicker), organic mattresses and mattresses with a longer warranty. The heavier the mattress, normally the higher the quality. And shipping costs are higher with mattresses that weigh more. Keep this in mind when mattress shopping.

What if the company goes out of business?

Online mattresses have been around for about 10 years now. If the company goes out of business, your warranty will no longer be valid. This happened to me once, with the Voila mattress. It was highly rated by Consumer Reports, making their top 5 lists more than once. We loved the mattress. However, After a year it jutted out on one side where the glue gave out. They sent us another one at no cost. A year later, the new replacement mattress had the exact same problem. This is likely why they went out of business. We haven’t heard of this happening with any other online brand but it made me aware that these are the types of issues that make a warranty important.

Keep in mind that even mattresses that have been around for much longer have issues like this sometimes. Though rare, it happens. That’s why there are warranties, to catch problems that happen. Some mattresses are made in different factories and are slightly different. They can change from one manufacturer or from one material to another for various reasons (supply changes, cost, etc).

What’s the Warranty if Purchased through Amazon?

Be aware, that if you buy a cheap mattress on Amazon, you may pay less, but they usually have more limited warranties – sometimes not even as long as buying the mattress from the brand’s website. Most of the time you’re going to go through Amazon’s customer service first, not the mattress company or manufacturer.

This is from Amazon’s website;

Mattresses

• Mattresses in original packaging are returnable from your porch.
• Unboxed, expanded, and full size mattresses are not returnable to Amazon. If you’re not satisfied with the quality of product, we will issue you a full refund within 30 days of receipt of shipment.
• Contact the manufacturer directly for product registration and warranty related information.

If you’re interested in longest sleep trial mattresses, you’ll want to check out this list.

Thanks to COVID a lot of mattress companies are having a harder time filling orders. Like with many large purchases, wait times can be long. So if you’re thinking of purchasing a new mattress, it’s better to do it sooner, not later.

The factory delays have mostly stemmed from a shortage globally of individually wrapped innersprings because the fabric used to wrap the springs is the same fabric used in PPE for those on the frontlines of the Covid pandemic.

This is especially true for mattresses with individually wrapped coils. The cloth is what is used for PPE (personal protective equipment) which has caused a shortage. The steel that coils are made from are in high demand too. Prices for encased coils are going up as well. So this will affect any coil or hybrid mattresses.

“Leggett & Platt, a major supplier to the bedding industry, responded to those shortages by implementing a 15.5% price increase on all fabric-encased coil systems last month. [June 2020, Furniture Today]”

These shortages and supplies demand are expected to last until next year – 2021. These shortages are impacting everyone from the mattress in a box to the  national brands.

Here are the factors contributing to the issues:

• Factories are having a tough time staffing in wake of absenteeism.
• Demand dipped in the spring, so manufacturers cut back – then demand surged dramatically. It’s not easy to ramp back up quickly.
• Increased demand for mattresses as people are spending more time at home and spending more on home products, like mattresses. One manufacturer says a 200% increase in demand.
• Trouble with supplies and/or quality of supplies.
• Shipping partners. The factory delays have mostly stemmed from a shortage globally of individually wrapped innersprings because the fabric used to wrap the springs is the same fabric used in PPE for those on the frontlines of the Covid pandemic.
• Materials such as steel and cloth that is used for individually wrapped coils are experiencing a shortage.
• Prices are going up or COVID discounts are lower because demand is higher. One mattress company sent us a notice yesterday, with prices going up as much as $450 for a king size mattress!

Even domestic made mattresses can experience delays or problems.

From BedTimes Magazine:

One supplier said he has never seen volume like this. It’s not pent-up consumer demand only, but a new interest among those who are housebound – and haven’t lost their jobs – in spending discretionary income on comfort and the home environment.

“Once consumers got used to being home all the time, they started shopping online,” one manufacturer said. “We had anticipated a 20% to 30% increase in demand. Instead we saw a 200% increase.”

Recommended Mattresses to Buy Now

If you’re shopping for a hybrid or coil mattress, hurry (take our mattress quiz to find one in your price range and specifications)! We give 3 options – visit the website and chat with a representative to get an idea of shipping times.

We may earn a commission when you shop through our links.

Here are options for mattresses that are shipping fast, at the time of this article. I’ll continue to add to this list.

• Look for no spring mattresses, such as Avocado’s new no-spring latex mattress. It’s a bit firmer (7.5/10 on the firmness scale), 100% organic certified and also 100% biodegradable.
• Purple mattresses and bed frames are still shipping quickly.
• SleepEZ
• SleepOnLatex, which has a factory in Chicago
• Nolah has so far been shipping as usual, they make all foam mattresses and Nolah’s limited edition mattresses are priced lower during COVID.

And if there are delays, realize it’s not just one company that is affected – it’s a lot. Things are not normal for not just the mattress industry, but for many others. The longer you wait, the more patient you need to be.