If you’ve shopped for an Apple product—be it an iPad, MacBook or AirPods—you know that Apple rarely, if ever, has sales. Labor Day weekend, however, is one of the best times to find an array of deals on Apple gear. As the head of the consumer tech and electronics team at Forbes Vetted, I rounded up the 16 best Apple Labor Day sales, which include Apple’s new AirPods 4, currently priced at just $90 (close to its lowest price ever). Other great deals include 25% off the 7th generation, 11-inch iPad Air, coming in at $449—that’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this iPad.
Some of the best Apple Labor Day sales our tech team has found so far include savings on AirPods, MacBooks and more.
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Whatever Apple gear you need, Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to save. Keep checking back, too: As the holiday shopping weekend progresses, our tech team is scouring retailers to bring new deals as they go live. Read on to see the very best Apple Labor Day sales you can take advantage of right now.
Best Apple Labor Day Sales At A Glance
Best Apple Labor Day Sales: AirPods
We crowned the Apple AirPods Pro 2 as the some of the best wireless earbuds thanks to their seamless integration with your iPhone, iPad and MacBook. These AirPods come with reliable active noise cancellation and can last up to 6 hours before needing a recharge. Right now, they’re on sale for 20% off.
Best Apple Labor Day Sales: iPads
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For those who travel frequently, this iPad Air combines the best of both worlds. You can work on it from anywhere thanks to the large 11-inch display, and when you’re not working, tune into the latest Apple TV shows. Our parenting team named this tablet of the best iPads for kids, too. It’s currently 25% off, which is the lowest price we’ve seen on this model.
Apple iPad Air 11-Inch (7th Gen, M3): Now: $449, Was $599 (25% Off)
Apple iPad Air 13-Inch (6th Gen, M2): Now $629, Was $799 (21% Off)
Apple iPad Mini 8.3-Inch (7th Gen): Now $499, Was $599 (17% Off)
Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch (7th Gen, M4): Now $1,099, Was $1,299 (15% Off)
Apple iPad Air 11-Inch (7th Gen, M3): Now $549, Was $699 (22% Off)
Best Apple Labor Day Sales: Apple Watches
Not only is the Apple Watch Series 10 the latest smartwatch from the brand, but it’s also our top pick for the best smartwatch for women thanks to its robust health tracking and intuitive smart features. The display is large, bright and easy to use. During our testing, we appreciated a wide array of features, including life-saving health tracking features like the FDA-approved AFib Detection, too. Take 19% off this smartwatch while the deal lasts.
Best Apple Labor Day Sales: MacBook And iMac Computers
Our tech team named the MacBook Air one of the best laptops for college: It offers a great blend of battery life, processing power and portability that perfectly suits plenty of study needs. The M4 chip is powerful and Apple claims that the battery life can last up to 22 hours while video streaming and up to 14 hours for wireless web use. At 20% off, this is the best price we’ve seen on this laptop.
MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025): Now $799, Was $999 (20% Off)
MacBook Pro 14-Inch (2024): Now $1,299, Was $1,599 (19% Off)
MacBook Air 15-Inch (2025): Now $1,199, Was $1,399 (14% Off)
iMac All-in-One 24-Inch (2024): Now $1,149, Was $1,299 (12% Off)
Mac Studio (M4 Max, 512GB) (2025): Now $1,799, Was $1,999 (10% Off)
Best Apple Labor Day Sales: Accessories
If you’re prone to losing your chargers, Apple’s 240W USB-C cablet is six feet long to help you plug in nearby, or a little bit further away. Because it’s a USB-C cable, it’s extra versatile: Use it to charge your AirPods, MacBooks and more. Take 20% off while the sale lasts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
While the biggest markdowns on Apple products typically happen on Black Friday, there are some great Apple deals during Labor Day. You won’t find them on the Apple website though—the deals are generally at retailers like Amazon.
The best Apple deals typically appear during major “tentpole” sales events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Labor Day weekend. If you miss those sales, though, you might find that retailers offer promotions around new product launches and back-to-school shopping season.
Labor Day sales typically begin during the week leading up to the holiday, run through the holiday weekend and generally end the evening of Labor Day Monday. That said, some retailers may extend deals by a day or two, so it’s not unusual to see Labor Day sales linger into the week following the holiday.
