A Guide to the Best Time of Year for Furniture Sales in Orlando

Welcome to your insider's guide for finding incredible value on quality furniture, right here in Central Florida. If you’ve ever wondered when the best time of year for furniture sales really is, it almost always comes down to three key windows: major holiday weekends, the end of winter (January and February) when new collections arrive, and late summer (August and September) just before the new holiday season kicks off.

Your Annual Guide to Orlando Furniture Sales

If you want the short answer, the strongest buying windows usually fall into three buckets: late-winter clearance, late-summer model changeovers, and major holiday weekends. Broad consumer guidance points to January and February, then August and September, as the clearest clearance periods for indoor furniture, with Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Black Friday regularly surfacing as major promotional events in between, as summarized by NerdWallet’s furniture timing guide. The right time for you depends on what matters most: the lowest price usually shows up during clearance windows, the widest choice of current styles tends to appear around holiday promotions, and faster delivery is most realistic when you buy an in-stock piece or floor model instead of placing a custom order.

In our Longwood showroom, we see this play out every year. January shoppers often get the best crack at discontinued fabrics, floor samples, and pieces we need to move before spring sets arrive. By contrast, holiday shoppers usually have more categories on promotion at once—so if you are furnishing multiple rooms or comparing brands side by side, those weekends can be easier to shop even if every item is not at its absolute lowest markdown.

Delivery timing matters just as much as sticker price in Orlando. In-stock furniture and floor models can solve a quick move, guest-room refresh, or post-renovation deadline far faster than custom upholstery. Custom orders can still be worth it when promotions apply, but they work best when you are buying ahead of need rather than trying to furnish a room immediately. If you are weighing custom against ready-made options, this comparison from Lewis and Sheron Textiles gives useful context on the tradeoffs.

How We Determined the Best Time of Year for Furniture Sales

We based this guide on the same factors our team uses when customers ask whether they should buy now, wait for a holiday, or watch for a floor-model markdown. A period only counts as a strong buying window if it performs well in most of these areas:

• Depth of discount: Are markdowns meaningfully better than ordinary weekly promotions?
• Breadth of selection: Are discounts showing up across many categories or only on a few doorbusters?
• Floor-model availability: Is this a time when showrooms are actively resetting and clearing display inventory?
• Custom-order promo frequency: Are manufacturers and retailers more likely to run percentage-off or special-financing offers on current collections?
• Delivery timing: Can shoppers realistically get pieces home quickly, or are they looking at custom lead times?

We also weighed what makes a season less favorable. A period can be weaker if new collections have just landed, if promotions are narrow, or if the best values are limited to one department. We did not treat “sale” and “best time to buy” as the same thing. In practice, the best window depends on whether you want the deepest clearance, the strongest custom-order promotion, or the fastest way to furnish a room.

From our side of the showroom, the pattern is consistent: late winter tends to reward flexible shoppers, late summer is excellent for floor resets, and holiday weekends are easiest for customers who want broad promos across upholstery, dining, bedroom, and mattresses at once. That is the framework behind the calendar below.

This timeline gives you a bird's-eye view of the key sales periods throughout the year, from fresh new arrivals to major clearance events.

As you can see, the year is bookended with fantastic opportunities to find great value, whether you're looking for the newest trends or a deal on a classic floor model.

The Main Sales Seasons

The best opportunities for savings fall into a few distinct categories. Each one offers a different advantage for the savvy Central Florida shopper.

• Holiday Weekends: These are high-traffic periods like President's Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. You can expect promotions across our entire selection, including top brands like Stressless and Smith Brothers of Berne. It’s a great time for a deal on just about anything.
• Seasonal Changeovers: In late winter (January-February) and again in late summer (August-September), we’re busy making room for new collections. This is the perfect time to find markdowns on floor models and last season’s favorites as we clear them out.
• End-of-Season Clearance: As the peak outdoor season winds down here in Florida, you can often find incredible value on patio and outdoor pieces that are built to last through our year-round sunshine.

Annual Furniture Sales Calendar At a Glance

To make it even easier, here’s a quick summary of the best times to shop for furniture and what to look for throughout the year.

This calendar gives you a strategic advantage, helping you plan your big purchases around the times you're most likely to find a deal.

Of course, knowing where to shop is just as important as knowing when to shop. To continue your journey, check out our guide on the best places to buy quality furniture for more insights.

Timing Your Purchase Around Holiday Sales Events

Holiday weekends are when furniture stores most often run broad, highly visible promotions—but the events are not interchangeable. Some are better for showroom-wide deals, some favor seasonal categories, and some are strongest if you are buying mattresses, office furniture, or a full-room setup rather than one specific piece.

Which holiday sale is usually best?

Black Friday is usually the biggest furniture sale day of the year for overall promotional visibility. It tends to bring the widest public attention, the largest number of limited-time offers, and the broadest mix of online and in-store markdowns. That said, for traditional showroom furniture, Labor Day and Presidents’ Day are often just as competitive—especially for upholstery, mattresses, and larger indoor purchases. Consumer sale calendars compiled by NerdWallet and category guidance from Wayfair’s buying guide both point to those events as repeated high-value periods.

From what we see locally, Black Friday gets the most attention because shoppers expect major discounts across retail. Labor Day, though, is often the calmer and more practical weekend for furniture buyers who want time to compare comfort, finishes, and room scale without treating the purchase like a sprint.

How the major sale weekends compare

• Presidents’ Day: One of the first major indoor-furniture events of the year. Deals are often broad rather than ultra-narrow, and this weekend is especially strong for mattresses and bedroom furniture; Wayfair’s seasonal guide repeatedly highlights both categories during this period.
• Memorial Day: A reliable bridge into summer promotions. Expect a mix of indoor and outdoor offers, with patio and entertaining-related categories commonly getting attention as warm-weather buying picks up.
• Labor Day: Frequently one of the best all-around furniture weekends of the year. We usually see shoppers use it for upholstery, bedroom, and home office purchases, and late-summer timing means it can overlap nicely with showroom resets and clearance activity.
• Black Friday/Cyber Monday: The strongest event for visibility and the easiest time to spot category-wide promotions, flash offers, and headline discounts. It is excellent for comparison shoppers, but the very best offers can be limited by inventory, timing, or quantity.
• Year-end clearance: Less flashy than Black Friday, but often underrated for buyers who care more about price than assortment; discontinued styles, closeouts, and leftover holiday-season inventory can offer excellent value.

One more category note: office furniture often lines up best with late-summer buying, especially August and September, when older inventory is cleared before fall collections arrive, according to Wayfair’s category-specific timing advice. For Orlando households setting up a study, guest room, or work-from-home space, that seasonal overlap can matter more than waiting for November hype.

If you are planning around one of these events, it helps to look at our current promotions before you visit so you can tell the difference between a broad holiday offer and a narrower manufacturer special.

Finding Value During Seasonal Model Changeovers

The most dependable answer to when furniture goes on sale is this: it often happens when stores are making room. Manufacturers typically introduce fresh looks in spring and fall, which means retailers spend late winter and late summer clearing floor space, trimming old inventory, and marking down discontinued fabrics, finishes, or display pieces.

This is the pattern most shoppers can use:

January to February: best for winter clearance

January and February are often the cheapest months for indoor furniture because stores are moving out older stock before spring introductions. NerdWallet specifically calls out these months as a prime window for savings, and that matches what we see on the floor: post-holiday traffic settles, merchandising shifts, and flexible buyers can pick through discontinued pieces with less competition.

In our showroom, this is the season when bargain hunters usually do best on floor samples, one-off inventory, and previous-season styles. If your priority is the lowest possible price and you are open on color or exact dimensions, this is the first period we would circle.

July to September: best for floor resets and late-summer markdowns

The second major clearance window lands in late summer. As new fall collections approach, August and September become another strong time to buy, again noted by NerdWallet’s seasonal calendar. This period is especially useful for living room, dining, and office categories because retailers are balancing back-to-school, home-office refreshes, and upcoming holiday merchandising.

We usually notice a practical difference between August and holiday-heavy September. August can reward the shopper who wants first access to markdowns before the busiest Labor Day traffic, while September tends to combine those resets with broader promotional messaging.

Spring: better for selection than clearance

Spring is not usually the deepest-discount season for indoor furniture, even though it is a very active time for home updates. Newness is part of the appeal. If you want the freshest fabrics, finishes, and silhouettes, spring can be a smart buying period—but it is less reliable if your only goal is finding the rock-bottom number.

October to November: buy for choice, wait for the right promo

October and early November can be mixed. You may see new arrivals, entertaining-focused categories, and early holiday offers, but this stretch is often more about selection than clearance. If you need a dining room for hosting or want first crack at new product, it can be a good time to buy. If you are purely price-driven and your timeline is flexible, waiting for Black Friday or year-end closeouts may pay off.

Floor model vs. custom order: why the deal can look different

A floor-model markdown and a custom-order promotion are not the same kind of savings. Floor models and discontinued items usually get the deepest dollar cuts because the goal is to clear physical space now. Custom-order promotions are often less dramatic on paper, but they can still be the better value when size, fabric, support, or configuration matters more than getting the absolute cheapest ticket price.

That distinction matters in Orlando. If you just closed on a home in Winter Park, Lake Mary, or Longwood and need furniture fast, buying an in-stock piece during a clearance window can solve both budget and delivery. If you are furnishing a long-term home and care about exact dimensions, leather, motion features, or family-friendly performance fabric, it can make more sense to order during a holiday promotion and accept the longer wait.

When to wait and when to buy now

Wait if your needs are flexible, you are open to floor models, and one of the two main changeover seasons is only a few weeks away. Buy now if you need immediate use, have found the right in-stock piece at a fair price, or are ordering custom furniture where fit and finish matter more than chasing the lowest markdown. For more ideas on spotting worthwhile markdowns outside the obvious holiday windows, take a look at these end-of-season furniture deals.

Why Spring Is a Prime Time for Home Updates in Florida

As the Florida sunshine starts to linger a little longer each day, you can feel a powerful sense of renewal sweeping across Central Florida. For homeowners from Orlando to Lake Mary and Sanford, this season often sparks an itch to refresh their living spaces, making March through May an absolutely perfect time for home updates and furniture shopping.

There's just something about the energy of spring that makes you want to open the windows, tackle those cleaning projects, and envision a brighter, more inviting home. It’s the ideal moment to finally invest in a new look that captures that vibrant, fresh feeling. We see it all the time—this is when families decide to upgrade the living room sofa or find a new bedroom set to create a more peaceful retreat.

Aligning Your Home with the Florida Lifestyle

Here in Florida, a spring refresh is all about preparing for the bright sun and warm, humid days ahead. Choosing the right materials isn't just a style choice; it's a practical necessity.

• Performance Fabrics: We always recommend considering performance fabrics for pieces that get a lot of love and light, like a new Craftmaster sofa. These amazing materials are engineered to resist fading from our intense Central Florida sun and stand up to humidity, making sure your investment looks fantastic for years.
• Custom-Order Creations: Spring is also the perfect time to dream up a custom piece that has that light, coastal vibe. Our custom-order programs with brands like Amisco and American Leather let you pick out the perfect light-colored woods, breezy fabrics, and airy designs for your home.

This urge to refresh isn't just in your head; it's a real trend backed by numbers. Historical data shows that April is often a sweet spot for buying indoor furniture. One report revealed that sales at furniture and home furnishings stores jumped a remarkable 7.8% in April compared to the year before, with total sales for the year up 6.2%. That lines up perfectly with the spring renewal push we see right here in our community.

At Slone Brothers Furniture, we see this firsthand. As our neighbors get inspired to give their homes a facelift, we make sure our Longwood showroom is stocked with fantastic savings and our in-house design team is ready with expert advice.

Beyond furniture, spring is an ideal time for all sorts of home improvements. Think about updating your home with new custom window treatments to manage all that beautiful Florida light. Whether you're planning a full redecorating project or just hunting for that one perfect piece, timing your purchase with the spring season is a smart, rewarding move.

And if you need a little help getting started, check out our guide on spring cleaning and refreshing your space.

How to Find Year-Round Value Beyond the Sales

Timing your furniture purchase to hit a big sale weekend is a classic move, and it can definitely lead to great savings. But here's something we've learned after decades in this business: true, lasting value comes from combining quality, service, and finding that perfect piece for your home.

While holiday sales are fantastic, you shouldn't have to wait for one to pop up on the calendar to get a great deal. Here in our Longwood showroom, we’ve built our family business on providing that kind of year-round value that goes way beyond a temporary promotion.

Shift your mindset from when to buy to how to buy smartly, any day of the week. By focusing on the right resources, you can lock in an excellent price on high-quality furniture whenever you’re ready to make a change.

The Power of a Price Promise

One of our core commitments to our neighbors here in Central Florida is our Low Price Promise. This isn’t a temporary gimmick—it’s our everyday guarantee that you’re getting a competitive and fair price on premier brands like Stickley, Bassett, and Stressless. It's our way of making sure you can shop with confidence, knowing you don’t have to wait for a holiday weekend to invest in quality that will last.

Discover Deals in Our Clearance Outlet

For those of us who love the thrill of the hunt, our Clearance Outlet right here in Longwood is a goldmine. It’s a year-round destination, constantly updated with floor models, discontinued pieces, and special buys from our top American-made and Amish furniture brands. This is the spot to find immediate, incredible savings on high-quality furniture that’s ready to go home with you today.

The Unseen Value of Customization and Design

Sometimes, the best value isn't about the price tag—it's about avoiding a costly mistake. Our custom-order program offers a unique kind of savings by making sure you get exactly what you want the first time around.

Investing in a custom American Leather or Smith Brothers piece means you get the perfect size, fabric, and finish for your space. This eliminates the risk of buying something that "almost" works, saving you from the disappointment and expense of a purchase you don't love.

On top of that, our complimentary in-house Design Team adds a ton of value to your experience. Their expert guidance is like having a personal interior designer—they'll help you with space planning and selections to make sure every piece works beautifully in your Orlando-area home. To get you started, you might find some great advice in our guide on how to shop for furniture smartly, which is packed with practical tips.

A Few Questions We Hear at the Showroom

Most timing questions come down to two tradeoffs: holiday sale versus clearance and custom order versus in-stock. Holiday events are usually better when you want broad promotions across current collections, while clearance periods are stronger when you care most about maximizing markdowns on floor models or discontinued pieces. In-stock items usually win on speed; custom orders win on fit, fabric, and configuration.

Those are the distinctions our team comes back to most often in Longwood, and they shape nearly every answer below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What month is the cheapest to buy furniture?

For indoor furniture, January and February are usually the cheapest months because retailers are clearing space for spring collections. August and September are the other strong seasonal window, especially for floor models and discontinued inventory, as noted by NerdWallet. If you are flexible on exact style or fabric, those months often offer the best shot at the lowest prices.

When do furniture stores usually have sales?

Most stores run meaningful furniture promotions around Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Black Friday, and year-end clearance. Seasonal changeovers also matter, because stores often mark down inventory when new spring or fall collections are about to arrive. In practice, that means the sale calendar is tied both to holidays and to inventory resets.

What is the biggest furniture sale day of the year?

Black Friday is usually the biggest furniture sale day of the year for broad visibility and the number of advertised promotions. However, Presidents’ Day and Labor Day are often just as strong for shoppers focused specifically on showroom furniture, mattresses, and major indoor pieces, based on timing guidance from Wayfair and NerdWallet. If you want the biggest public event, think Black Friday; if you want a strong furniture-focused weekend, Labor Day and Presidents’ Day are excellent bets.

Should I buy furniture now or wait?

Wait if a major holiday or a January-February/August-September reset is only a short time away and you are not in a rush. Buy now if you need the piece immediately, found the right in-stock option, or are ordering custom furniture where the exact fit matters more than shaving off the last percentage point. We often tell customers that the “best” time is the moment when price, availability, and delivery line up for their actual life—not just the calendar.

Is it better to buy furniture during a holiday sale or a clearance event?

A holiday sale is better for current collections and broad category promotions. A clearance event is better for floor models, discontinued items, and shoppers who care more about price than having every finish or fabric still available. If you want a specific style from a current line, holiday weekends are safer; if you are open-minded and value-driven, clearance usually goes deeper.

Can you get a good deal on custom-order furniture?

Yes. Custom pieces usually do not get the same markdown treatment as floor models, but manufacturer promotions and holiday offers can still make them a smart buy. Brands like Stickley, Stressless, Smith Brothers, and American Leather are often best purchased when a broad promotion is running, especially if comfort, dimensions, or upholstery choice matter more than immediate delivery.

Ready to find the perfect piece for your home? Visit the Slone Brothers Furniture showroom in Longwood, FL, and let our design experts help you get started. You can also learn more about our commitment to you.