many do not think 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 long-awaited summer moves, home projects, and bedroom upgrades. If you’ve been putting off replacing an old mattress, now is a good time to put down the tongs and go shopping.

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 found. in fact I continued sleeping and I continue to recommend. Please note that all prices are for queen size models.

If you’re looking to upgrade the rest of your bedroom, check out our guides on the best pillows, best bed frames, and best sheets.

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Helix midnight deluxe

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Propeller

We’ve tested dozens of mattresses over the years and the Helix Midnight Luxe continues to take the top spot, rated the best overall mattress of 2026 so far. Its medium-firm feel, zoned support coils, and excellent pressure relief work for almost all sleeping positions, but especially for side sleepers, and it’s surprisingly cool for how much plush it has. The 4th of July brings one of the best prices we typically see for this mattress outside of Black Friday, making it a great time to shop.

Leesa

The Leesa Sapira Chill is one of our favorite mattresses because it addresses two of the biggest sleep problems: waking up sore and waking up hot. Its medium-firm hybrid design gently cushions your 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’d ever tried for side sleepers, making this offering worth a look, especially in this heatwave.

Avocado

The Avocado Green remains 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 change sleeping positions throughout the night. Its individually wrapped coils also do a great job of minimizing motion transfer, and after nearly three years of use, WIRED operations manager Scott Gilbertson reports virtually no sagging or signs of wear. Avocado doesn’t offer discounts as aggressive as many competitors, making this 15 percent off deal one of the best deals you’ll have all year.

• The best organic mattress: Avocado Green Mattress for $2,039 (15 Percent Off)

Evolution of Nolah

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Nola

Designed with side sleepers in mind, the Nolah Evolution combines zoned foam and pocketed coils to cushion the shoulders and hips and provide lower back support. We also found it comfortable for sleeping on your side and stomach, thanks to its hybrid design that makes it easy to roll over without feeling like you’re trapped in the mattress. Nolah’s Fourth of July sale is 35 percent off sitewide, 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 allows you to adjust its firmness by swapping layers of latex, and each side of the mattress can be configured independently, making it another great mattress for couples sleeping with different sleep preferences. We also appreciate that you can change latex layers for free during your first 100 nights, so you don’t have to cross your fingers and hope you’ve chosen the right firmness the first time. The 4th of July sale offers 20 percent off sitewide 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. Several WIRED reviewers with conditions including scoliosis, spondylosis, sciatica, and chronic back pain have found that this mattress’ zoned coil support helped keep their backs happy, while the pillow top provided enough cushioning to prevent shoulder and hip pain. It feels pretty firm right out of the box, but our testers found that it cushioned over time while maintaining the support they needed.