Why Black Friday Is the Best Time to Buy a Mattress

If you’re looking to upgrade your bed, Black Friday could be the savviest time to buy. For experienced bargain-hunters, Black Friday is an event they’ve been preparing for – marked on their calendars, it’s the perfect time to purchase items they’ve had their eyes on at a discounted price. For others, notoriety for chaos puts them off purchasing on Black Friday. It even garners cynicism, with some wondering if the deals are genuine.

From one being disorganised chaos, Black Friday has evolved to being the best savings event in home and lifestyle. In the next few paragraphs, we’ve provided advice on finding the biggest mattress savings of the year. We'll delve into why it’s a smart time to invest in your sleep, providing info on how to find the right mattress.

Why Black Friday Means Bigger Mattress Savings

If you don’t want to get FOMO about the ultimate sleep promo, check out Black Friday bedding and mattress brand websites early. From the beginning of November, brands roll out their biggest annual discounts, which run through Cyber Monday.

The Black Friday strategy:

1. Easy-to-understand deals – Most UK and EU mattress brands offer 20–40% off original pricing.
2. Free gifts with purchase – Instead of cutting prices further, brands offer free pillows, duvets, protectors, frames, adjustable bases, or gift codes on top of their trial periods and white-glove delivery.
3. Stock clear – Manufacturers clear inventory during Black Friday to boost revenue, benefiting customers with their biggest deals of the year.
4. MAP holiday exceptions – Many categories follow Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policies most of the year, but brands pre-approve ‘MAP holidays’ around events like Black Friday so retailers can legally advertise larger discounts for a short window. That’s why the biggest visible discounts cluster in late November.

If you’re ready to make the switch to bamboo bedding, this Black Friday at Panda London, we’re offering 30% off our hybrid bamboo mattresses and up to 30% off our 100% Bamboo Bedding, 20% off our Hybrid Bamboo Pillow, 5% off our bundles and 15% off everything else.

Why It’s the Smartest Time to Upgrade Your Sleep Setup

As a mattress is a big-ticket item and a purchase you won’t make that often, it’s advisable to take advantage of mattress reductions on Black Friday. An opportunity to invest in a more luxurious purchase, you’ll receive the highest possible discount all year.

More than just a place to rest your body at night, a new mattress improves sleep quality, posture and temperature regulation. November is an ideal time to refresh your sleep solutions and bedding, as you spend more time in bed during the autumn and winter months. Decreased sunlight increases your feelings of tiredness, making you rest and recuperate more. While it’s tempting to blow your Black Friday budget on a mattress, you could also complete your sleep set-up with discounted pillows and bedding. 

Our Panda London products work together in harmony to bring the best rest. Our Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro features six layers of sleep technology and nature, providing a foundation of orthopaedic-grade memory foam and pressure-point-perfect comfort. To support your head and neck, we infused the same orthopaedic-grade foam with charcoal to create our Hybrid Pillow, intuitively contouring to your sleeping position. To top off your sleep sanctuary, add the Cloud Bamboo Duvet, our super-soft, hypoallergenic duvet, perfect for year-round comfort.

How to Spot Genuine Mattress Deals

So how do you spot a real mattress deal from a fake one? If you don’t want to sleepwalk into buying a mattress on Black Friday, do your research.

• Check the original price of the mattress compared with the discounted price to see if there’s any disparity
• Read reviews of the product
• Make sure there’s a trial period – we provide 100 nights to sleep on it
• Look out for certifications such as CertiPUR-US®, OEKO-TEX®, and FSC-approved bamboo
• Avoid any discount that’s too urgent or ‘mystery bundles’ which do not explain their contents

Made with our signature organically grown bamboo, our products at Panda London are eco-friendly. Our pricing reflects our high standards of technical innovation infused with the wonder of nature. We offer our mattress customers a 100-night trial and a 10-year guarantee, even during sale periods.

What to Look for in a Mattress During the Sale

To benefit from the dreamiest mattress deal this Black Friday, there are some details you should look for:

Firmness

Mattress brands should indicate the firmness rating of their mattress in their descriptions. Medium-firm is the level of firmness which suits all types of sleepers, but before buying, it's a good idea to understand which suits you best as a sleeper. We go into this in more depth in our blog article, Mattress Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Mattress For You.

Support

Even if you don’t suffer from a bad back, it’s a good idea to know how a mattress will support your body when you’re asleep. Hybrid mattresses are made up of several layers that combine springs with memory foam, and the more premium options use orthopaedic-grade foam that responds to your body, relieving pressure points. Other mattress layers to look out for are anti-slip and comfort bases so your mattress does not move in the night.

Temperature

Temperature control is a key component in all types of bedding, including your mattress purchase. Bamboo regulates your temperature, adjusting it to the optimum one for sleep. A highly breathable fabric, bamboo encourages maximum airflow at bedtime. Both our Hybrid Bamboo Mattress and Pro are made with bamboo-infused open-cell memory foam to counteract the heat generated by it.

Longevity

A mattress is an investment in your sleep, a purchase you make every eight years, and the guarantee should reflect this timeframe. Our Hybrid Bamboo Mattress and our Bamboo Mattress Topper come with a 10-year guarantee. A sustainable mattress made from organically sourced materials is better for the environment and can be recycled when it reaches the end of its life. Certifications such as OEKO-TEX Standard 100 or GOTS-certified organic cotton indicate eco-friendly, low-impact materials in the mattress.

How to Prepare for the Sale

There are five key ways to prepare for Black Friday.

• Sign up for the mattress brand’s newsletter, as you’ll be notified of early access to their sale, securing your purchase before the big day
• Measure your bedroom
• Know your mattress fitness preference
• Set a budget
• Be prepared to purchase premium models such as our Hybrid Bamboo Mattress and Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro to avoid disappointment – there’s often limited stock.

Conclusion

Despite its reputation for chaos, Black Friday is the best time to purchase a mattress, especially if you’re on a budget, as it’s more affordable than any other time of the year. Your mattress purchase doesn’t have to cost the earth, as there are many options made with sustainable, organically grown materials. As long as you’ve made a plan for approaching sales, know your measurements, check retailer credibility, and stick to a budget, you should have no regrets. Save up your money and your sleep — your best rest starts this Black Friday.

FAQ

1. Are Black Friday mattress deals real?

Yes, Black Friday mattress deals are real, and you can make some great savings purchasing one in the sale, as long as you do your research, buying from credible brands that do not offer the same low price at all times of the year.

2. Is it better to wait for Cyber Monday?

No, as most Black Friday sales start before or on Black Friday, and there’s a chance your item might have sold out by Cyber Monday. The deal doesn’t usually change, but there are some occasions when retailers may offer a lower discount, but it’s not worth the risk on a mattress purchase.

3. Can I return a mattress bought on sale?

Yes, mattress purchases made during Black Friday can be returned and usually come with a trial period. It’s best to check the mattress brand’s return policy prior to purchase.

4. How long do Black Friday mattress offers last?

Most UK mattress Black Friday offers now run for most of November and almost always through Cyber Monday—this year that’s Mon 1 Dec 2025—with many retailers letting deals spill a few days into early December aka, ‘Cyber Week’.