Memorial Day sales are the optimum time to buy big-ticket items. There are lots of markdowns available for the savvy shopper. Apple fans looking for deals on Apple products this Memorial Day weekend should skip the Apple Store (unless you're aiming to cut a deal on a trade-in). 

Generally speaking, Apple has a reputation for not participating in seasonal promotions. But there's good news -- you don't have to buy from Apple directly, and other authorized Apple retailers are a little more generous when it comes to cutting the cost of a new device. 

We've rounded up the best Apple deals currently available so you don't have to hunt them down yourself. Check out some of the highlights below.

iPad deals

Save on popular iPad models this weekend:

MacBook deals

While we haven't seen any discounts on the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air is currently on sale:

Apple Watch deals

Apple Watch Series 7, Series 3 and SE are all marked down right now:

AirPods and Beats deals

AirPods:

Beats by Dre:

iPhone deals

Most retailers offer trade-in deals, but if you're buying a new phone without a trade-in, this is the best deal available right now:

More Apple deals

Find smaller Apple accessories, bundles and other odds and ends here: