May 2026 Buying Guide

Should You Buy Outdoor & Garden in May?

May Rating:3/5 - Average

May Verdict

May is an average month for outdoor & garden purchases. Memorial Day has patio furniture sales, but it is peak season

Rating3/5

Typical Savings10-25%

Best MonthSeptember

Month-by-Month Price Calendar

When prices are lowest throughout the year

Best Great OK Wait

Jan

Wait

5-10%

Minimal selection, some online-only clearance

Feb

10-20%

Early spring previews, Presidents' Day sales include some outdoor

Mar

10-20%

New collections arriving, some promotional pricing

Apr

Wait

5-15%

Spring demand rising, prices near full MSRP

May

10-25%

Memorial Day has patio furniture sales, but it is peak season

Jun

Wait

5-10%

Peak demand, full pricing on most items

Jul

10-25%

4th of July sales, some mid-season markdowns start

Aug

Best

30-50%

End-of-summer clearance begins at most retailers

Sep

Best

40-70%

Deepest markdowns as stores clear floor space for fall

Oct

Great

30-60%

Remaining inventory at steep clearance, limited selection

Nov

20-40%

Black Friday deals on remaining stock, mostly online

Dec

Wait

10-20%

Very limited selection, off-season online deals only

Jan

Wait

5-10%Minimal selection, some online-only clearance

Feb

10-20%Early spring previews, Presidents' Day sales include some outdoor

Mar

10-20%New collections arriving, some promotional pricing

Apr

Wait

5-15%Spring demand rising, prices near full MSRP

May

10-25%Memorial Day has patio furniture sales, but it is peak season

Jun

Wait

5-10%Peak demand, full pricing on most items

Jul

10-25%4th of July sales, some mid-season markdowns start

Aug

Best

30-50%End-of-summer clearance begins at most retailers

Sep

Best

40-70%Deepest markdowns as stores clear floor space for fallBest

Oct

Great

30-60%Remaining inventory at steep clearance, limited selection

Nov

20-40%Black Friday deals on remaining stock, mostly online

Dec

Wait

10-20%Very limited selection, off-season online deals only

Best Great OK Wait

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Better Months to Buy Outdoor & Garden

If you can wait, these months typically offer better deals on outdoor & garden:

August5/5

Save 30-50%

September5/5

Save 40-70%

October4/5

Save 30-60%

May is rated better than 4 other months for buying outdoor & garden. 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 outdoor & garden?

May is an average time to buy outdoor & garden, rated 3/5. Memorial Day has patio furniture sales, but it is peak season Better months include August and September.

What is the best month to buy outdoor & garden?

The best month to buy outdoor & garden is September, when you can typically save 40-70% off.

How much can I save on outdoor & garden in May?

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

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