When are mattresses cheapest in Australia? 2026 mattress sale guide
Mattresses in Australia are usually cheapest during four sale windows: EOFY in June, Click Frenzy and Black Friday in November (Black Friday falls on 27 November 2026), and Boxing Day on 26 December. How Kogan, Temple & Webster and Big W fit in, how to judge a mattress sale, and how to lower the effective price before you check out.
Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 8 October 2026 · Author: Trang Do, Personal Finance Editor, ShopBack
In Australia, mattresses are usually cheapest in four sale windows: end of financial year (EOFY) sales in June, Click Frenzy and Black Friday in November, and Boxing Day on 26 December. In 2026, Black Friday falls on Friday 27 November and Cyber Monday on 30 November. November is often the best single month because two major events overlap. Before you check out, go through ShopBack to get a post-purchase discount on the order.
New to ShopBack? ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that gives you money back when you shop through it at partner stores, including Kogan, Temple & Webster and Big W. You tap through from the store's ShopBack page, check out as you normally would, and part of what you spent comes back to your ShopBack account as cash. Join ShopBack Australia for free before your next big purchase.
How we checked. We used the Australian calendar for 2026 sale dates (Black Friday follows US Thanksgiving, which is Thursday 26 November 2026), read the trial and delivery details on Koala's and Ecosa's Australian websites, and checked the Kogan, Temple & Webster and Big W store pages on ShopBack Australia on 8 October 2026. Retailers set their own sale dates and discounts, so treat everything below as a guide to timing, not a promise of a price.
When are mattresses cheapest in Australia?
Mattresses are usually cheapest during the big retail events, because that is when retailers discount bedding hardest and most often. Here is the 2026 calendar.
| Sale window | 2026 timing | Why mattresses drop |
|---|---|---|
| End of financial year (EOFY) | Through June, ending 30 June 2026 | Retailers clear stock before the financial year closes |
| Click Frenzy main event | November (check Click Frenzy for exact dates) | Online-first sale with large furniture and bedding participation |
| Black Friday and Cyber Monday | Friday 27 November to Monday 30 November 2026 | Australia's biggest online sale weekend; often storewide |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026, often running into January | End of year clearance and new year stock |
The best month is usually November, because Click Frenzy and Black Friday sit a couple of weeks apart and many retailers run deals across the whole month. The second best is June, before 30 June, when EOFY clearance sales peak. Outside those windows, mattress brands and retailers still run regular promotions, so a good price is possible any month if you track it.
If you need a mattress now, do not wait months for a sale. A bad mattress costs you sleep every night. Buy the best value you can find, and go through ShopBack before you check out so the order costs you less after you pay.
Mattress sale: how to judge a deal
A mattress sale is only a real deal if the price beats what the same mattress cost a few weeks earlier, after delivery, and with a trial you can live with.
- Compare like with like. Size (single, double, queen, king), type (foam, pocket spring, hybrid, latex) and firmness all change the price. A queen hybrid and a queen foam mattress are not the same product.
- Track the price before the sale. Note the price three to four weeks before a big event. Compare the sale price with that number, not with the was price on the tag.
- Add delivery and removal. Many mattress-in-a-box brands include delivery; Koala, for example, advertises free delivery on mattresses. Bulky deliveries from general retailers can cost more, and old mattress removal is often a separate charge.
- Check the trial. At the time of writing, Koala advertised a 120-day trial and Ecosa a 100-night trial. A long trial is worth real money if you are unsure about firmness.
- Check the warranty. Koala advertises a warranty of up to 10 years on its products. Longer warranties lower the cost per year of a mattress.
Brands and retailers Australians usually compare for mattresses include Koala, Ecosa, Emma, Sleeping Duck, Forty Winks, Snooze, Fantastic Furniture and IKEA, alongside Kogan, Temple & Webster and Big W.
Mattress sale Australia 2026: the calendar in detail
In 2026, the four mattress sale windows to plan around are EOFY in June, Click Frenzy in November, Black Friday and Cyber Monday from 27 to 30 November, and Boxing Day on 26 December.
EOFY (June). The Australian financial year ends on 30 June. Retailers commonly run EOFY sales through June to clear stock before the books close. If you can plan ahead, June is often a strong time to buy a mattress, bed base and bedding together.
Click Frenzy (November). Click Frenzy runs an online sale event in November with many Australian retailers taking part. Exact dates are set by Click Frenzy each year, so check its site before you plan.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday (27 to 30 November 2026). Black Friday is the day after US Thanksgiving. In 2026 that is Friday 27 November, with Cyber Monday on 30 November. Many Australian retailers now start Black Friday deals earlier in the week and stretch them across the weekend.
Boxing Day (26 December 2026). Boxing Day falls on a Saturday in 2026. Retailers often launch online Boxing Day sales on or just before the day and run them into early January.
For a plan of how to handle a big sale event step by step, see our guide on how to make the most of mega sales.
Mattress sale best deals in Australia for 2026
The best mattress deals in 2026 will usually combine a sale price, free delivery, a long trial and going through ShopBack before you check out. Use this order:
- Decide size, type and firmness first. Write down two or three mattresses that fit.
- Track their prices from early in the month before the sale. For Black Friday, start in late October.
- Compare total cost. Add delivery, removal and any bed base you need.
- Check the trial and returns. Read the store's returns page, especially for change of mind.
- Check ShopBack before you check out. Open the store's ShopBack page, read the terms, and finish the order in that session, so the order comes with a post-purchase discount.
About promo codes. Some stores only accept codes listed on their ShopBack page for the order to count, so use the codes shown there. See how to find promo codes that work.
Kogan vs Temple & Webster: mattress sale price comparison for 2026
Neither Kogan nor Temple & Webster is always cheaper for mattresses; the cheaper store depends on the exact mattress and the sale running that week. Both are Australian online retailers that sell mattresses, and both are partner stores on ShopBack Australia.
| Kogan | Temple & Webster | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Australian online retailer selling electronics, appliances, homewares and more | ASX-listed online furniture and homewares retailer |
| Mattress range | Value-focused mattresses within a broad general range | A wide range of brands, sizes and styles in a furniture-led store |
| Suits | Shoppers chasing a low headline price on a simple mattress | Shoppers who want more choice and matching bedroom furniture |
| ShopBack step | Go through the ShopBack Kogan page before you check out | Go through the ShopBack Temple & Webster page before you check out |
To compare the two fairly in a 2026 sale:
- Pick the same size and type at each store.
- Note each price a few weeks before Black Friday or EOFY.
- Add delivery to your postcode at checkout.
- Read each store's returns page for mattresses.
Whichever store wins your comparison, check ShopBack before you check out. The terms on each store's ShopBack page show what is eligible.
Kogan, Temple & Webster and Big W mattress sales in Australia
Kogan, Temple & Webster and Big W all sell mattresses online in Australia, and all three are partner stores on ShopBack Australia.
Kogan. Kogan is an Australian online retailer with a broad range across electronics, appliances and homewares, including mattresses. It runs a paid membership called Kogan First. Kogan runs frequent sitewide and category promotions, so its sale calendar is worth tracking alongside the big events. Start from the ShopBack Kogan page.
Temple & Webster. Temple & Webster is an ASX-listed online retailer focused on furniture and homewares, which makes it a natural place to buy a mattress with a bed frame, bedside tables and bedding in one order. Start from the ShopBack Temple & Webster page.
Big W. Big W is a discount department store owned by Woolworths Group, selling mattresses and bedding online and in store. Big W is part of the Everyday Rewards programme, so members can scan their card to collect points. It suits budget buys like a kids room or guest room mattress. Start from the ShopBack Big W page, and see our Big W discounts guide.
How ShopBack lowers what you pay for a mattress
Check ShopBack before you check out: it is the step that lowers the price of the same mattress after you pay.
Open the store's page on ShopBack Australia, in the app or on shopback.com.au, read the terms, then tap through and check out in that same session. When the order is confirmed, part of what you spent comes back to your ShopBack account as cash.
Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.
An illustrative example. Say you buy a queen mattress for $1,000 in a Black Friday sale. At an illustrative 3%, $30 comes back to your ShopBack account, so the effective price is $970. The real rate varies by store and changes, often around big sale events, so check the live rate on the ShopBack Kogan page, the ShopBack Temple & Webster page or the ShopBack Big W page before you check out.
A few habits help it track:
- Start from the ShopBack page every time, not from a saved link or a separate shopping app.
- Finish checkout in the session ShopBack opens.
- Use only promo codes shown on the store's ShopBack page.
- Read the terms section, which lists anything not eligible.
Mattress brands Koala and Ecosa also have pages on ShopBack Australia: the ShopBack Koala page and the ShopBack Ecosa page. For the full routine, see how to activate before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
What month are mattresses cheapest in Australia?
November is usually the strongest month, because Click Frenzy and Black Friday both land in it; Black Friday is on Friday 27 November 2026 and Cyber Monday on 30 November. June is the other strong month, as retailers clear stock before the financial year ends on 30 June. Boxing Day on 26 December is the third big window.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a mattress in Australia?
Usually yes. Black Friday has become one of the biggest sale events in Australia, and online furniture and bedding retailers commonly run storewide or category discounts around it. In 2026 Black Friday is on 27 November. Compare the sale price with the price you saw a few weeks earlier, not just the was price on the tag.
Are EOFY mattress sales worth waiting for?
Often, if you can wait until June. The Australian financial year ends on 30 June, and many retailers run end of financial year sales through June to clear stock. If your mattress fails in August, though, a sale four months away is not worth bad sleep; buy the best value you can find then and go through ShopBack before you check out.
When is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 is Saturday 26 December. Many Australian retailers start Boxing Day sales online on or just before that date and run them into early January, which makes it a good window for bedding and mattresses.
Is Kogan or Temple & Webster cheaper for mattresses?
It depends on the mattress and the week. Kogan tends to suit shoppers chasing a low headline price on a simple mattress, while Temple & Webster carries a wide range of brands and styles for shoppers who want more choice. Compare the same size and type, add delivery, and check each one's sale price on the day.
Does Big W sell mattresses?
Yes, Big W sells mattresses and bedding online and in store as part of its home range. It suits budget shoppers who want a simple mattress for a guest room, a kids room or a first home, and its catalogue sales are worth watching. Start from the Big W page on ShopBack before you check out online.
How long are mattress trial periods in Australia?
It varies by brand. At the time of writing, Koala advertised a 120-day trial on its mattresses and Ecosa a 100-night trial. Department stores and general retailers usually follow their standard change of mind returns policy instead, which can be much shorter, so read the returns page before you buy.
How do I know if a mattress sale is a real deal?
Track the price for a few weeks before the sale and compare the sale price with that, not with the was price. Compare the same size, firmness and type across retailers, add delivery and removal costs, and check the trial and warranty. A smaller discount with a long trial can be better value than a bigger discount with no returns.
Does ShopBack work on mattress purchases?
Yes, at partner stores such as Kogan, Temple & Webster and Big W on ShopBack Australia. Open the store's ShopBack page, check the terms, tap through and check out in that same session. Part of what you paid comes back to your ShopBack account as cash, so the order costs you less. The current amount is the one shown on each store's ShopBack page.
Is cash back better than store rewards points on a mattress?
Cash is simpler. Cash from ShopBack comes back as money, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles that only have value when you redeem them. On a big purchase like a mattress, knowing the real amount you saved makes it easier to compare deals.
Key takeaways
- Mattresses in Australia are usually cheapest in June (EOFY), November (Click Frenzy, then Black Friday on 27 November 2026) and on Boxing Day (26 December 2026).
- Judge a sale against the price a few weeks earlier, not the was price.
- Add delivery and removal, and weigh the trial: Koala advertised 120 days and Ecosa 100 nights at the time of writing.
- Kogan, Temple & Webster and Big W all sell mattresses online and are partner stores on ShopBack Australia.
- Check ShopBack before you check out, so the order costs you less after you pay.
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Disclaimer
The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Sale dates, discounts, delivery charges, trial periods, warranties and returns policies are set by each retailer and brand and change over time. The amount ShopBack returns varies by store and changes over time; check the live rate on each store's ShopBack page before you check out.
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.
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