You don’t have to wait for Labor Day weekend to cash in on major savings. Early deals have already rolled in at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Home Depot. If you’re looking to revamp your outdoor space, now is the time to score serious discounts on top grills from brands like Kamado Joe and Ooni.
Our experts have rounded up the best Labor Day grill sales, so there’s no need to wait. If you’re new to grilling, our grill buying guide is a must-read. It covers all the essentials to help you find a grill that matches your needs and budget. Whether you’re interested in high-heat Kamado grills or easy-to-use gas grills, you’ll find plenty of options below. We’ll keep this page updated, so check back for the latest offers. And shop other Labor Day savings on laptops, TVs, mattresses and even Apple gear.
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Best early Labor Day grill deals
This model is our pick for the best grill overall thanks to its sturdy build, quick ignition system and even head dispersion. It has a total of 450 square inches of cooking space, so you should be able to fit about nine average-size burgers at once. According to our experts, it also works well with steaks, veggies and fish. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles or a massive capacity, this is a great grill for most people.
This standalone ceramic charcoal grill has 450 square inches of cooking space, along with a two-tier divide so you can cook multiple foods at various temperatures. It also has an air lift hinge for the dome and a slide-out ash drawer to make it easy. It’s temporarily backordered, but if you place your order now, you’ll score it at a 27% discount, saving you $600 on its list price. That’s not the all-time low, but it is the lowest price we’ve seen for this model in 2025.
Our favorite pellet grill on the market is under $2,000 right now. Traeger kicked off the category’s popularity, and the Ironwood XL brings together the flavor of charcoal with the easy operations of a gas grill. The Ironwood XL uses a downdraft exhaust and excellent lip seal to create an even, smoky interior and wonderfully precise temperature controls, and the 924 square inches of cooking space lets you cook up a feast of flavorful meats.
If you’re stuck in apartment living (like me) and can’t enjoy any of the grills we’ve covered so far, never fear! We can still get the grilling experience we long for with portable electric grills like the Ninja Woodfire. Like all Ninja products, this 7-in-1 grill may try to do a little too much — like air frying on top of being a grill — but the addition of a small pellet smoking hopper allows you to get some of that smoky goodness without a lot of smoke and the nearly daylong cooking time. Just be sure to clean that hopper very diligently after each use.
More early Labor Day grill deals
- Traeger Pro Series 34: $599 (save $131): A budget grill from a top brand that comes with a digital pro controller, meat probe, all-terrain wheels, sawhorse chassis and porcelain-coated grill grates.
- Kamado Joe Classic Je III 18-inch charcoal grill: $1,766 (save $434). This classic ceramic grill allows for flexible cooking at different temperatures and is now more affordable at 20% off.
- Traeger Timberline: $3,500 (save $300): This quality grill includes fun features like a nighttime cooking light and pellet sensors to tell you when the grill is running low.
- Traeger Timberline XL: $4,000 (save $300): A huge grill with lots of prep space for the gourmet grillmaster.
- Weber Spirit E-215 2-burner liquid propane gas grill: $399 (save $50): A reliable grill for entertaining, big families and grillmasters.
- Dyna-Glo 4-burner propane gas grill: $199 (save $50): This grill can do everything, from cooking a rotisserie chicken to boiling some water.
- Pit Boss Ultimate Outdoor Gas 4-burner griddle: $500 (save $200): A huge unit for serious grilling, with a 647-square-foot cooking area, 46,000 BTU, lift-off technology for easy portability and chrome handles and knobs.
- Ooni Karu 16 multifuel outdoor pizza oven: $699 (save $100): Ooni makes some of our favorite pizza ovens, and this one can be fueled with wood or gas.
- Coleman RoadTrip 285 portable propane grill: $295 (save $130). With three adjustable burners and quick-fold legs for portability, this grill is great for when you’re traveling.
- Ninja Woodfire Pro 7-in-1 electric grill and smoker with thermometer: $330 (save $70): Super compact and easily portable, whether hosting or taking the barbecue on the go.
- Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL outdoor electric grill and smoker: $450 (save $50): This grill is multifunctional like many Ninja appliances. Grill, smoke, air fry and more.
- Kamado Joe Joe Jr portable charcoal grill: $499 (save $141). This little guy has 150 square inches of cooking space and can go on your camping trip or to your local tailgate.
What to buy after your grill
If you do buy a grill this Labor Day, please do yourself a favor and buy it a weatherproof cover immediately. Even if it doesn’t rain often, even if your grill is a cute ceramic egg in a cute color, rainwater is a grill’s natural enemy. And no one wants their shiny new grill’s frame or hood rusting at the edges because you can’t be bothered to throw on its cover after it cools off.
More than thermometers, grill scrapers or any other essential grilling accessories you have your eyes on, you need to start with a grill cover.
If the manufacturer’s cover is too expensive, make sure to check the dimensions and how it’s secured — ties, velcro, buckled straps — before you grab it. Grill covers that don’t fit end up with mildewed puddles or holes, and without a way to tie it down, the wind can just blow it off.
How we choose the best Labor Day deals
At CNET, we’ve got a team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters whose experience spans years of helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Fourth of July and countless other shopping events.
We’ve gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for all items sold to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for big-purchase items like grills, furniture, and appliances. If a product breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn’t really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
When do Labor Day deals start?
Labor Day 2025 falls on Monday, Sept. 1, but not all sales begin and end on that date. Many sales are already starting to go live, and some sales may even extend past Labor Day.
However, grills are a little trickier. These are seasonal items, and as such, while we expect these grill deals to last through Sept. 1, there’s always a chance your model of choice selling out early, as grills aren’t as well-stocked as electronics or indoor appliances. We are monitoring the web for more deals that may go live between now and Labor Day itself, but don’t wait too long to make a purchase if you see something you like.
Not sure if these deals are the right fit for you? You can read up on CNET’s expertly curated lists of our favorite charcoal grills, gas grills, portable grills, pellet smokers and kamado grills to find your perfect match.
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