Apple Labor Day Deals Are Already Heating Up: Save Up to 32% on AirPods and Apple Watches

Labor Day doesn't just mark the unofficial end of summer. The weekend also comes with some of the biggest sales of the year, including discounts on Apple tech tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute. While Labor Day isn't until September 1, many retailers start their sales early—so you can shop now and have plenty of time to enjoy your long weekend.

Although Apple isn't holding its own Labor Day sale, over on Amazon, everything from AirPods to MacBooks are already discounted up to 32%, with some Apple gadgets reaching their lowest prices of the year (yes, beating Prime Day).

THE BEST LABOR DAY DEALS SO FAR

Our team of shopping editors keeps a close eye on Apple deals, so we know which sales are worth it... and which you can skip. Right now, we'd recommend scooping up the 2025 MacBook Air and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 while they're at record-low prices.

As always, we will continue to monitor Apple deals as the holiday approaches to keep you up to date on the discounts worth shopping.

Expert favorite deal: AirPods 4, the most recent generation of our best value AirPods pick, are just $99 right now, making them Apple's most wallet-friendly wireless earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro 2

Now 32% Off

$249 $169 at Amazon

$169 at Walmart$249 $170 at Target

Apple AirPods 4

Now 23% Off

$129 $99 at Amazon

$179 $149 at Walmart$129 $100 at Target

Apple Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

Now 5% Off

$549 $519 at Amazon

$550 at Target$530 at Best Buy

Expert favorite deal: This 32% discount on the second-generation Apple Watch SE is the steepest deal we've found so far this Labor Day. It's also worth noting that the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm]

Now 32% Off

$249 $169 at Amazon

$249 $170 at Target$249 at Best Buy

Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS 42mm]

Now 25% Off

$399 $299 at Amazon

$400 $300 at Target$399 at Best Buy

Apple Watch Ultra 2 [GPS + Cellular 49mm]

Now 17% Off

$779 $650 at Amazon

Expert favorite deal: While it's not the best price we've seen, the 11-inch iPad is $50 off right now. We're hoping for steeper iPad deals as Labor Day approaches.

Apple iPad 11-inch [128 GB, WiFi]

Now 14% Off

$349 $299 at Amazon

$339 at Walmart$349 $300 at Target

Apple iPad Air 11-inch [128 GB, WiFi]

Now 10% Off

$599 $537 at Amazon

$599 $557 at Walmart$1,000 at HSN

Apple iPad Pro 11-Inch (M4) [256 GB, WiFi]

Now 10% Off

$999 $895 at Amazon

$924 $895 at Walmart$999 at Target

Expert favorite deal: The 2025 MacBook Air is just $799 ahead of Labor Day. This $200 discount drops Apple's newest laptop to its lowest price ever.

Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip [256 GB]

Now 20% Off

$999 $799 at Amazon

$999 $896 at Walmart$999 at Best Buy

Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip [256 GB]

Now 17% Off

$1,199 $999 at Amazon

$1,199 $1,069 at Walmart$1,199 at Best Buy

Apple 2024 MacBook Pro 14.2-inch Laptop with M4 chip [512 GB]

Now 19% Off

$1,599 $1,299 at Amazon

$1,599 $1,394 at Walmart$1,599 $1,499 at Best Buy

Expert favorite deal: This pack of four AirTags is just $75, making each of these Good Housekeeping Institute-approved trackers just under $19.

Apple AirTag 4-Pack

Now 24% Off

$99 $75 at Amazon

$100 at Lowe's$99 $75 at Walmart

Apple Smart Folio for iPad (A16)

Now 25% Off

$79 $59 at Amazon

$79 at Walmart$80 at Target

Apple Magic Keyboard Folio

Now 20% Off

$249 $199 at Amazon

$239 $199 at Walmart$249 $200 at Target

Apple Apple Pencil (USB-C) ​​​​​​​

Now 39% Off

$129 $78 at Amazon

$79 $69 at Walmart$200 at HSN

Apple AirTag

Now 17% Off

$29 $24 at Amazon

$29 at Lowe's$29 $24 at Walmart

Apple iPhone MagSafe Silicone Case

Now 18% Off

$49 $40 at Amazon

$49 $40 at Walmart$50 at Target

Not exactly. Apple is currently running a back to school offer that's worth taking advantage of if you have family members headed back to college. Through September 30, college students, parents, and educators can receive a free Apple accessory—including AirPods—with the purchase of an iPad, MacBook, or iMac through Apple's Education Store. Select products, including Apple Pencils and Magic Keyboards, are also eligible for education discounts.

That said, it's worth cashing in on the discounts at Amazon since many of these deals are well below full price. Several Apple devices sold out during Prime Day, so whether you upgrade to a pair of AirPods Max or opt for an iPad that's great for travel, we suggest shopping with haste.

Madison McGee

Lifestyle Editor

Madison McGee is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines. For the past year, she has contributed shopping content, gift guides, product testing, and deals coverage across Hearst’s portfolio, which includes Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Men's Health, House Beautiful, Elle, Town and Country, Esquire, Country Living, Oprah Daily, and more. Prior to joining Hearst, she was a staff writer at BuzzFeed and worked in book publishing. Madison is a graduate of the University of Mississippi’s journalism program, and holds a Masters in Publishing from New York University. When she’s not scouting out the best deals, she can be found reading, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens, or exploring New York City’s indie bookstores.