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Get ready, shoppers; it’s officially November, meaning Black Friday 2024 is back.
The annual shopping event, which officially takes place on Friday, November 29, has become a global phenomenon, drawing in eager shoppers with promises of thousands of unbeatable deals and discounts that are too good to pass up on everything from home and kitchen appliances to the latest technology releases.
During Black Friday, retailers including the likes of Amazon, Ninja, Shark, Boots, Lakeland, and John Lewis offer the best deals of the year, including sitewide discounts and codes and ‘up to’ sales.
And as always, it’s the perfect time to snag that big-ticket item you’ve been waiting to invest in, whether it’s a Shark vacuum cleaner, Apple iPhone, heated airer or Ninja air fryer.
But it’s also helpful in stocking up on everyday household items like dishwasher tablets and a great opportunity to wrap up your Christmas shopping and save some serious cash, think perfume, Dyson hair tools and more.
In this article, we’ll give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about Black Friday 2024 – from the best early Black Friday deals to advice on how to make the most of the annual mega-sale.
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday 2024 will take place from Friday, November 29, through to Monday, December 1 (Cyber Monday). However, several retailers have already started their sales early – even earlier than last year.
But what is Black Friday, and why is it called that?
Black Friday originated in the US and is the day after Thanksgiving, which is always on the fourth Thursday of November.
It’s called Black Friday because it’s the day when retailers traditionally move from being ‘in the red’ (losing money) to being ‘in the black’ (making a profit) for the year.
What’s the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
While Black Friday is traditionally a day for in-store shopping, Cyber Monday is all about online deals. That said, in recent years, both days have become synonymous with big discounts both in-store and online.
Our expert Black Friday shopping tips
If you’re planning to shop during Black Friday, here are expert tips to help you maximise your savings.
1. Make a list of what you want to buy before you start shopping so you don’t get sidetracked by other deals or purchase something you don’t need or can’t afford.
2. Do your research ahead of time to find and check prices now to ensure when Black Friday rolls around, the retailer is offering the best deal. You can also use price comparison tools such as PriceSpy and CamelCamelCamel.
3. Make sure you’re signed up for email alerts from your favourite retailers so you don’t miss out on any last-minute deals or early access sales.
4. Consider shopping online to avoid the crowds and take advantage of free shipping offers.
5. Don’t forget to check return policies before you make your purchases in case you need to make any returns or exchanges later.
The best early Black Friday deals
Get £50 off on Ninja Dual Drawer Air Fryer and cook two foods simultaneously with perfect results. With its large capacity and independent cooking zones, you can mix and match cooking programs, times, and temperatures to create delicious meals in one go.
Stay cosy and warm this winter with The Oodie – an oversized giant hoodie that will keep you comfortable and save you heating bills.
Get it now for only £32.50 in the brand’s early Black Friday sale, with a push, flannel fleece exterior and a soft cruelty-free vegan sherpa-fleece interior, it’s the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe.
The Shark Deluxe Black Anti Hair Wrap Pet Cordless Vacuum is on sale for only £169.99, marked down from £279.99 in this Black Friday exclusive deal.
With up to 40 mins run-time and Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology, this vacuum cleaner is perfect for pet owners and comes with a range of useful accessories to clean stairs, sofas, and cars.
The change in season calls for a dramatic change in perfume, and none come more dramatic or luxurious than the Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Blended with dark florals and rich fruit accords with a heart deepened with the intoxicating Lotus Wood, this is a deal not to miss.
Smaller and without the timer like the Deluxe, the Dry:Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer is another popular buy over on Lakeland, and it’s now on sale for £40 off.
Holding 15kg of washing on 21m of drying space, this heated airer costs just 9p an hour to run, having your clothes dry in no time.
Now £20 off in Lakeland’s early Black Friday sale, this luxurious heated throw comes with a soft and fleecy sherpa lining, nine heat settings, and nine-time settings, and is machine washable, making it the perfect addition to your winter bedding.
This beauty gadget from Dyson promises to prevent irreversible damage to your hair with its controlled temperatures. It’s also fast drying with Air Multiplier technology and a digital motor and so you’ll be able to dry your hair at all hours without waking the neighbours, as it’s acoustically tuned for lower noise – fancy.
The bestselling Dyson Airwrap, now £100 off at Argos, uses the innovative Coanda effect to draw hair to the barrel, creating sleek styles, waves, and salon-quality curls. With demand expected to soar this Black Friday, act fast to save on this viral must-have.
If you’re looking to get a dentist-style clean from home, it’s well-worth hot-footing it over to Boots, where the super popular Oral-B Pro 3 3500 is currently on sale for just £40.
Designed with a timer, three brushing modes (daily clean, whitening and sensitive) and a battery life that lasts two weeks, it could give you your healthiest smile yet.
Experience unparalleled audio fidelity with Apple’s dynamic driver and Active Noise Cancellation, allowing you to enjoy immersive music free from distractions, enhanced by Transparency mode and spatial audio for a theater-like experience, all housed in a comfortable, thoughtfully designed package. Now £50 off at Currys.
Beauty fans can now save on Amazon’s top-selling mascara, a favourite among our editors, now available at a 36 per cent discount. The Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara features a flexible brush designed to volumize and extend each lash from root to tip.
This ultra-black formula is infused with bamboo extract to strengthen lashes and includes fibres to ensure long, full, flake-free, and smudge-free lashes.
Disclaimer: All prices mentioned are accurate at the time of publication.