Black Friday 2025 occurs on November 28, with Cyber Monday following on December 1. Major retailers have launched early deals since late October, extending savings through early December. This guide verifies all dates, pricing, and retailer information against official announcements to help shoppers plan strategically.[1][2][3][4][5]
When Major Retailers Launch Sales This Year
Retailers have staggered their sales across multiple weeks, allowing consumers to compare prices and plan purchases strategically. Understanding each retailer’s timeline is essential for maximizing savings during this extended shopping period.[6][7][8]
Amazon Black Friday Week Schedule
Amazon’s official sales period runs November 20 through December 1, with early Prime member access beginning in early November. Black Friday Week deals include up to 50% off Amazon devices, Ring products, and select third-party items.[9][10][11][12]
Best Buy and Walmart Black Friday Dates
Best Buy launches early doorbusters October 31, maintains main sales November 20–29, and extends Cyber Monday deals November 30–December 1. Walmart operates two separate events: November 14–16 and November 25–30, with Walmart Plus members receiving five-hour early access before public sales.[13][14][15][16]
Target, Costco, Home Depot, and Lowes Schedules
Target begins online sales November 27 and in-store sales November 28, extending through December 2. Costco runs sales October 31 through December 1. Home Depot offers early sales November 5–26 and main Black Friday November 27–December 3. Lowes runs early sales November 6–19.[17][18][19][20][21]
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Television Pricing and Electronics Deals
Premium OLED television models are receiving the largest discounts of the sales season. Current verified pricing shows significant savings on 48-inch and 65-inch models across major retailers.[22][23][24]
| Television Model | Retailer | Sale Price | Regular Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG 48-inch B5 OLED | Best Buy | $649.99 | $1,299.99 | $650 |
| LG 65-inch B5 OLED | Amazon | $997 | $1,100 | $103 |
| LG 65-inch C5 OLED | Best Buy | $1,396.99 | $2,696.99 | $1,300 |
| Samsung 65-inch S84F OLED | Best Buy | $899.99 | $1,999.99 | $1,100 |
Amazon offers up to 50% off select devices: Echo Dot Max, Fire TV Stick 4K Select, Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series, Blink cameras, Fire tablets, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Scribe. Additional discounts include up to 50% on JBL and Canon products, 45% on Bose audio, 40% on ACER and ASUS computers, and 35% on Samsung and Google devices.[25][26]
Kitchen and Home Equipment Savings
Kitchen appliances receive substantial discounts: Ninja up to 50%, Nespresso and Vitamix up to 40%, Keurig and De’Longhi up to 35%, and Breville and Our Place up to 25%. Home cleaning equipment includes Shark vacuums up to 55%, BISSELL and iRobot up to 40%, Dyson up to 35%, and Away luggage with NordicTrack up to 25%.[27][28][29]
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Strategic Shopping Recommendations
Verify prices directly with retailers before purchasing, as prices fluctuate during sales and vary by location. Compare prices across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target to identify best values. Prime, Walmart Plus, Target Circle, and Costco members receive early access and additional discounts. Popular items sell out quickly; shopping early increases stock availability. Avoid using previous-year Black Friday guides, as pricing and policies change significantly annually.[30][31][32][33][34][35][36]
