When it comes to the best Memorial Day sales, the first thing to know is that you don’t have to wait until the actual day to snag the best deals. Over the past few years, the week leading up to the long weekend (and heck, the week after) has become all fair game for brands and retailers to kick off the unofficial start of summer with some don't-you-dare-miss deals.
What’s that all mean? Everything you could want for your swaggiest summer yet is on sale at this very moment. Outdoor apparel? Check. Designer wares? Absolutely. Vacation-ready footwear? You bet. Closet staples? Big time.
Below, we’ve gathered the best Memorial Day clothing sales for your shopping pleasure. While these sales will continue through the weekend, there’s no guarantee about inventory—so the best way to make sure you get what you want is to get it now. We’ll also be keeping this page updated as new sales roll in, so be sure to check back.
More deals? You want more deals? Check out our roundup of the best Memorial Day home and kitchen deals.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie is kicking off summer with 20% off sitewide. While the entire stock is worth a gander, we suggest you head straight for the knit polos and baggy jeans.
Banana Republic
Banana Republic is offering 30% off your entire purchase of full-priced, vacation-ready threads.
Huckberry
Your one-stop-shop for tough-wearing, hard-hitting, long-lasting apparel, gear and footwear has a massive selection discounted up to 40% off. So if you have any adventures on the docket (both near and far qualify), hop to it.
J.Crew
If you haven’t heard, J.Crew is very back. And so is its excellent Memorial Day Sale, which is offering up to 40% off on nearly the entire collection—and 50% off a ton of summer styles that are already on sale—through May 28.
Nike
For its Summer Sale, Nike is offering members (it is free to sign up) an extra 25% off styles with the code SUMMER25.
Levi's
For its Summer Sale, the first name in denim is offering 30% off sitewide, plus an extra 40% off sale styles. While the 501s are a no-brainer, there a plenty of deals to be had.
Mohawk General Store
LA’s Mohawk General Store happens to be one of the coolest independent stores, well, anywhere. They also happen to be giving you 20% off nearly everything in the store starting now and going through the weekend. Move fast.
Mr Porter
Mr Porter’s legendary spring sale is officially on—which means that a preposterous number of pieces from one of the most complete, most luxurious, most wearable selections of menswear on the planet is now up to 50% off.
Nisolo
Even if you don’t have a vacation around the corner, you can pretend like you do with up to 30% off some of Nisolo’s best-selling, beach-ready styles, including our favorite huaraches on the market.
The North Face
Save up to 40% of a huge selection of apparel, footwear and accessories from the legendary outdoor apparel company—a selection that includes iconic styles like the Denali fleece and the ’92 Nuptse Jacket.
Percival
Percival makes some of our favorite knitwear, and the brand's impossible array of wardrobe-elevating staples, showstoppers and standbys are up to 55% off, with free shipping on orders over $100.
REI
Hikers, campers, trail runners, climbers and basically any other type of outdoors enthusiast rejoice, the REI's annual blow-out Anniversary Sale is live. Just about everything you need to get outside is 30% off through May 27, with flash sales hitting up to 50% off select items.
SSENSE
IYKYK: The SSENSE sale is in full swing, and the retailer has slashed nearly all of its seasonal inventory up to 50%. Good news for you: There’s plenty left to sift through.
Jaxxon
One of GQ’s favorite affordable jewelry brands is taking up to 40% off. The selection? Gorgeous. If you’re looking for something shiny that won’t break the bank, now’s the time to make your move.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is here, but the retailer’s Designer Sale is going bonkers right now, with some seriously hard-hitters discounted up to 40%.
Zappos
No surprise here: the best Memorial Day deals at Zappos happen to be in the shoe department. Save on brands like Brooks, Birkenstock, and more.
More Memorial Day Clothing Sales Worth Shopping
Adidas: Take an extra 30% off both sale and select full-price gear.
Amazon: A rotating selection of daily deals on Amazon Basics and brands like Dickies, Casio, and more.