Labor Day weekend is here! This is the last time you’ll see many brands offering discounts until Black Friday in November. So here’s what categories you should shop and what you should skip according to our deals team. Shop clothing sales A lot of clothing brands run Labor Day sales to help clear out their summer inventory, and in some cases you can find solid deals on fall and winter staples. Labor Day weekend is typically your last chance to score discounts on things like jeans, jackets, and boots until Cyber Week rolls around, make sure to check out our list of the best Labor Day clothing sales! Skip most apple deals. If you’re looking to invest in a new MacBook, iPad, or set of AirPods, you’ll probably want to wait until after the long weekend. It’s possible that we’ll see some all time low prices on apple devices this weekend, but you’re more likely to see great apple deals during October Prime Day, which we expect to come back this year, and Cyber Week. Shop patio furniture believe it or not, the end of summer is actually the best time to shop for patio furniture. Retailers like Wayfair, Pottery Barn, and West Elm offer all time low prices on their remaining patio furniture in order to make space in their warehouses. Keep an eye out for our list of the best Labor Day patio furniture sales for a little shopping inspiration. Skip most small appliance deals unless you need to replace your vacuum or Blender ASAP. You’re better off waiting till October, Prime Day, or Cyber Week to buy small appliances. Most brands save their deals on these items until closer to the end of the year, but there will likely be some exceptions. Our editors will add any noteworthy small appliance deals to our list of the best appliance deals to shop this weekend. And finally, shop mattresses. Labor Day weekend is a good time to add a new mattress to your car. Mattress brands are constantly offering discounts, but they typically lower their prices even further on holiday weekends, and this one is no exception. That said, keep in mind that you could save an additional 5 to 10% over Cyber Week later this year if you’re willing to wait. Remember these tips as you create your Labor Day weekend shopping list. And make sure to keep an eye out on our socials. We’ll be highlighting some of the very best deals that emerge this weekend.