Many don’t think of the Fourth of July as a mattress-shopping holiday, but they probably should. Black Friday, Memorial Day, and even Presidents’ Day get a lot of attention when it comes to mattress sales, but many brands offer some of their biggest discounts for Independence Day as people tackle summer moves, home projects, and long-overdue bedroom upgrades. If you’ve been putting off replacing an old mattress, now’s a smart time to put down the grill tongs and shop.

The WIRED Reviews team has spent years testing mattresses in our own homes, and we evaluate everything from long-term comfort and cooling to motion isolation and durability, so the recommendations below are mattresses we’ve actually slept on and continue to recommend. Note that all prices are for queen-size models.

If you’re looking to upgrade the rest of your bedroom, check out our guides to the Best Pillows, Best Bed Frames, and Best Sheets.

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Helix Midnight Luxe

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Helix

We’ve tested dozens of mattresses over the years, and the Helix Midnight Luxe continues to earn the top spot, ranked as the best overall mattress of 2026 so far. Its medium-firm feel, zoned support coils, and excellent pressure relief work for nearly every sleeping position, but especially for side sleepers, and it is surprisingly cool for the amount of plush that it has. Fourth of July brings one of the best prices we typically see for this mattress outside of Black Friday, making this an excellent time to buy.

Leesa

The Leesa Sapira Chill is one of our favorite mattresses because it tackles two of the biggest sleep struggles: waking up sore and waking up hot. Its medium-firm hybrid design gently cushions the shoulders and hips without sacrificing support, while the cooling cover regulates temperature throughout the night. When former WIRED director Martin Cizmar tested it, he found it to be the best cooling mattress he’s tried for side sleepers, making this deal especially worth a look, especially in this heat wave.

Avocado

The Avocado Green has remained one of our top organic mattress picks over the years. Its hybrid construction hits a sweet spot between plush comfort and sturdy support, making it a great option for couples with different firmness preferences and combination sleepers who tend to toss, turn, and switch sleeping positions throughout the night. Its individually wrapped coils also do a great job minimizing motion transfer, and after nearly three years of use, WIRED operations manager Scott Gilbertson has reported virtually no sagging or signs of wear. Avocado doesn’t offer discounts as aggressively as many competitors, making this 15-percent-off sale one of the better opportunities you’ll get all year.

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Nolah Evolution

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Nolah

Designed with side sleepers in mind, the Nolah Evolution pairs zoned foam and pocketed coils to cushion the shoulders and hips and support the lower back. We also found it comfortable for both side and stomach sleeping, thanks to its hybrid design that makes it easy to roll over without feeling like you’re stuck in your mattress. Nolah’s Fourth of July sale takes 35 percent off site-wide, matching one of the brand’s strongest promotions of the year.

Naturepedic

The Naturepedic EOS Classic Organic Mattress stands out for its customization. Its modular design lets you fine-tune its firmness by swapping out latex layers, and each side of the mattress can be configured independently, making it another great mattress for sleeping partners with different sleep preferences. We also appreciate that you can exchange the latex layers for free during your first 100 nights, so you don’t have to cross your fingers and hope you picked the right firmness the first time. The Fourth of July sale knocks 20 percent off site-wide with code JULY4 and includes a free muslin blanket with qualifying mattress purchases.

Bear

If back pain has you shopping for a new mattress, the Bear Elite Hybrid is 35 percent off with code JULY35. Multiple WIRED reviewers with conditions including scoliosis, spondylosis, sciatica, and chronic back pain have found that this mattress’s zoned coil support helped keep their backs happy while the quilted pillow top provided enough cushioning to prevent sore shoulders and hips. It feels pretty firm right out of the box, but our testers found it cushioned up over time while maintaining the support they needed.