The Best Black Friday Deals Of 2022
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As soon as the Halloween decorations come down, the Christmas trees go up. And to shopping-obsessed folks, the shift from spooky season to festive season means one thing: Black Friday. Almost every major retailer participates in the annual sales event, including Sephora, Best Buy, Costco, and Walmart. But we have to say — the deals are seriously good on Amazon this year. From tech like Kindles and Echo Dots to viral beauty products and cult-favorite cookware, there’s a majorly discounted gift for everyone on your list (including you!) on Amazon. So celebrate a little early by enjoying the incredible deals waiting for you this Black Friday, and then again on Cyber Monday.
Black Friday always falls the day after Thanksgiving. This year, it’s on Friday, November 25. That gives you a month until Christmas, and a few weeks before the first night of Hanukkah.
The majority of Black Friday deals across retailers will likely begin on Black Friday itself, though many retailers — like Target — also began rolling out online-only deals in early November. Keep an eye on your favorite stores throughout the month to stay on top of their sales events.
Since sales start well before Thanksgiving and continues after, keep checking back to this page for updates about Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, since BDG’s editors will be working around the clock to track down the online marketplace’s very best deals. If you’re not yet a Prime Member, consider signing up for a free 30-day trial. That way, you can take advantage of the membership’s two-day shipping benefits on eligible products, and avoid those nerve-racking last-minute deliveries whenever possible.
You’ve likely already seen Black Friday ads from some of the major retailers that highlight their early deals as early as October. Stores will continue to advertise new deals throughout the month of November — perhaps multiple times per day. Amazon not only releases ads, but also drops early deals in the lead-up to Black Friday, so keep checking back to this page for updates.
Black Friday is a golden opportunity to snag deals on electronics both large and small, like TVs, gaming consoles, blenders, smart plugs, and vacuums. Apple typically doesn’t offer major discounts on their products directly through their own stores, but Amazon and Best Buy will likely offer many of their Apple goods (like iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and MacBooks) at a discount. Speaking of Amazon, Black Friday is an incredible time to score deep discounts on their own line of electronics, like Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and Kindles.
That said, Black Friday doesn’t only cater to tech. The shopping holiday is also a great time to stock up on household basics, kitchen tools, and essential home decor, like paper towels, face cream, bed sheets, and decorative candles. And while Sephora, Ulta, and department stores will be bursting with beauty and fashion deals, Amazon is a great place to grab personal care items, including razor blades and moisturizers. And you will find some essential makeup and clothes on Amazon, too, from a TikTok-viral concealer to the comfiest pair of leggings you’ll ever lay your hands on.
Almost all major retailers offer Black Friday deals. Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, and Sephora are just a small sampling of the stores participating in Black Friday 2022, but even online-only indie brands are likely to be offering discounts and specials.
Since shopping habits have shifted even more online as of late, lots of retailers are offering their deepest discounts on their websites. And online-only marketplaces are some of the best destinations for Black Friday deals. However, in-store shoppers will likely also find exclusive deals and good options this year as well. Many big-box stores will be closed on Thanksgiving day, but many will reopen their doors early Friday morning for those who want to shop IRL.
In short? Plan ahead. Sign up for newsletters, email updates, and follow social media profiles from your retailers of choice so you can stay in the loop about coupons and other Black Friday-related news. Research and compare prices at competing retailers so you can make the smartest possible buying decision. Take advantage of early sales. But if you want to participate in Black Friday proper, it’s not a bad idea to make a list so you can be sure to snag the things you want. With that in mind, even the savviest shoppers aren’t immune to mistakes, so read up on retailers’ return and exchange policies.
