May 2026 Buying Guide

Should You Buy Travel in May?

May Rating:3/5 - Average

May Verdict

May is an average month for travel purchases. Memorial Day sales include some luggage deals

Rating3/5

Typical Savings10-25%

Best MonthJanuary

Month-by-Month Price Calendar

When prices are lowest throughout the year

Best Great OK Wait

Jan

Best

30-50%

Post-holiday clearance: deepest luggage discounts of the year

Feb

Great

25-40%

Presidents' Day travel sales, continued clearance

Mar

15-25%

Spring break travel drives demand back up

Apr

Wait

10-15%

Pre-summer travel season, prices rising

May

10-25%

Memorial Day sales include some luggage deals

Jun

Wait

5-10%

Peak travel season, full pricing across brands

Jul

15-25%

Prime Day brings strong luggage deals on Amazon

Aug

Wait

5-15%

Summer travel demand keeps prices elevated

Sep

10-20%

Labor Day sales, travel season winding down

Oct

15-25%

Pre-holiday travel deals and Prime Big Deal Days

Nov

Great

25-40%

Black Friday: strong luggage deals as holiday gift item

Dec

15-30%

Holiday gift promotions, some end-of-year clearance

Jan

Best

30-50%Post-holiday clearance: deepest luggage discounts of the yearBest

Feb

Great

25-40%Presidents' Day travel sales, continued clearance

Mar

15-25%Spring break travel drives demand back up

Apr

Wait

10-15%Pre-summer travel season, prices rising

May

10-25%Memorial Day sales include some luggage deals

Jun

Wait

5-10%Peak travel season, full pricing across brands

Jul

15-25%Prime Day brings strong luggage deals on Amazon

Aug

Wait

5-15%Summer travel demand keeps prices elevated

Sep

10-20%Labor Day sales, travel season winding down

Oct

15-25%Pre-holiday travel deals and Prime Big Deal Days

Nov

Great

25-40%Black Friday: strong luggage deals as holiday gift item

Dec

15-30%Holiday gift promotions, some end-of-year clearance

Best Great OK Wait

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Better Months to Buy Travel

If you can wait, these months typically offer better deals on travel:

January5/5

Save 30-50%

February4/5

Save 25-40%

November4/5

Save 25-40%

May is rated better than 3 other months for buying travel. Not the worst time, but better deals may come later.

Shopping Events in May

Mother's Day

May 10

52 days away

Graduation Season

May 15 - 31

57 days away

Memorial Day Sales

May 23 - 25

65 days away

Frequently Asked Questions

Is May a good time to buy travel?

May is an average time to buy travel, rated 3/5. Memorial Day sales include some luggage deals Better months include January and February.

What is the best month to buy travel?

The best month to buy travel is January, when you can typically save 30-50% off.

How much can I save on travel in May?

In May, you can typically save 10-25% on travel. Better savings may be available in other months.

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