Presidents Day marks the first major sale event of the year, and retailers are taking full advantage of the long weekend to roll out discounts across tech, home goods and big-ticket items. It’s a popular time to shop, but only if you know how to spot the deals that are actually worth your money.
The CNET deals team has been covering sales like this for years and we know a thing or hundred on how to separate genuine savings from retail fillers. To make things easier, we’ve already rounded up some of the best early Presidents Day deals in this list.
This guide covers everything you need to know about the sales, including when deals typically start, which products see the biggest discounts and how to get the most out of the event. You can browse our dedicated roundups of the best Presidents Day deals at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy to cover all your shopping needs.
Best overall Presidents Day deals
The AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. Thanks to improvements in fit, sound quality, noise cancellation and battery life, they’re well worth the upgrade.
LG 65-inch B5 Series OLED 4K TV: $1,000
Thanks to a 50% discount, this 2025 LG TV offers top-notch picture quality at an exceptionally good price. It features a premium OLED display for practically unrivaled brightness and contrast, and uses AI to automatically optimize the picture and sound. It also boasts Dolby Vision and Atmos support and has a 120Hz refresh rate.
Google Pixel 10 Pro: $799
Our reviewer Andrew Lanxon had largely positive things to say about the Pixel 10 Pro, “While it doesn’t excel in any specific area, it’s thought of as a superb jack-of-all-trades device, offering a great everyday experience in a stylish package.” Nearly every part of the phone — from the processor and software to the camera and battery — has been refreshed. Paired with the discount, it’s an easy one to recommend.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (latest version): $172
The Kindle Paperwhite Clear Case Bundle includes Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (newest model) and black and clear back case. This is one of the fastest Kindles ever and has 25% faster page turns.
Best Presidents Day home and appliances deals
Dyson V15 Detect Extra cordless vacuum: $650
Dyson regularly makes our list of best vacuums, and for good reason. The Dyson V15 is perfect for quick cleanups and deep cleans. It’s also super portable.
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Best Presidents Day laptop and tablet deals
Lenovo Yoga 7i (16-inch): $650
This versatile hybrid Lenovo is one of our favorite two-in-one models of 2026. In addition to a stunning 16-inch 2K touchscreen, it also has 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and an advanced Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. Plus, the 360-degree hinge means you can use it as both a laptop and a tablet.
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- HP 15.6-inch laptop: $320 (save $280). This is a good budget option with reliable stats and a brand name most people trust.
- Microsoft Surface Pro: $1,000 (save $350). The Surface Pro is a powerful laptop that can ensure all of your work goes off without a hitch.
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: $899 (save $100). MacBook deals are hard to come by, so saving $100 on this powerful, portable model is a win.
- HP Omen 16-inch gaming laptop: $1,060 (save $420). With a 2K, 144Hz screen and an RTX 5060, this is a good laptop for those who don’t need the best graphics but do want good performance.
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16s gaming laptop: $1,550 (save $350). This laptop boasts an incredible refresh rate, making it great for games that require quick reflexes.
- Asus V16 gaming laptop: $1,350 (save $150). With 32GB of RAM and an RTX 5060, this laptop should make anything you play run like butter.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet: $95 (save $55). This older-gen Fire tablet makes the perfect entertainment for the whole family.
- Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet: $60 (save $40). If you don’t want to share your tablet with your child, this kids tablet comes with parental controls so you can keep an eye on their screen time.
Best Presidents Day headphone deals
Sennheiser Momentum 4: $200
If you’re looking for a seriously premium pair, these discounted Sennheiser earbuds will be tough to beat. They’re one of the top pairs for 2026, and boast “audiophile-grade natural, accurate sound.” They also support active noise cancellation, though it wasn’t quite as effective as what you’d get from a similar pair of Bose or Sony earbuds.
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Best Presidents Day TV deals
Sony 65-inch Bravia XR X90L 4K smart TV: $850
This 65-inch Sony Bravia XR X90L model is discounted by a whopping $300 right now. It supports HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, a 120Hz frame-rate and has four HDMI inputs. Sony’s XR Contrast Booster is great for getting deeper blacks and increased brightness.
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What is Presidents Day?
Presidents Day is a US federal holiday. Though the holiday is known as Washington’s Birthday in honor of President George Washington, it’s now used to celebrate every US president.
When is Presidents Day 2026?
Presidents Day is always the third Monday in February. This year, it falls on Feb. 16.
When can I start shopping for Presidents Day deals?
Like most annual holidays, sales usually start popping up about a week or so before Presidents Day weekend. These deals will run through the long weekend. Many will even continue for a couple of days beyond the holiday.
Where are the best Presidents Day sales?
Presidents Day sales happen both online and in-store, just like other major sale events. In previous years, we’ve seen huge sales at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and other major retailers.
What are the best things to buy during Presidents Day sales?
We expect tons of items to go on sale, including TVs, tech and smart home gadgets, home appliances, mattresses, furniture and more. Like with all sales, some products are worth buying more than others.
Mattresses will likely have the most savings and deals during the weekend. In past years, we’ve seen some mattress companies offer Black Friday-level pricing and other impressive bargains, making this the big-ticket item of the weekend.
Winter items should see a huge price drop as well. As we near the end of the winter season, retailers are trying to clear their winter stock to make room for warm-weather items. You may see discounted snow shovels and ice scrapers, as well as winter coats and boots.
Should I wait for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale?
Honestly, depending on what you’re looking for, it might be worth waiting for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which debuted in 2024. It happened again last year, though there’s no guarantee that it will return this year. If you want to buy electronics like tablets and laptops, you’d be better off waiting. Smart home gear will also see more discounts during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, but furniture and mattresses will be easier to find during the Presidents Day sale.
What shouldn’t I buy during Presidents Day sales?
Not all deals are worth it. Items geared toward spring and summer are worth skipping. As we approach the beginning of spring, retailers will try to convince you to buy things now, ahead of the season. Deals on items like pool accessories, patio furniture and grills won’t offer great discounts just yet. Unless you need to replace something as soon as possible, it’s not worth rushing to snag these during the Presidents Day weekend.
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