Black Friday 2024 is almost here, and it's the perfect time to shop – and save money while doing so. With the huge shopping event almost upon us, the Mirror's shopping team have got all the details to help you to shop smarter, from exactly when the sales will start dropping to top deals already live.
For savvy shoppers, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the days surrounding it are ones to make a note of in your diary, as it's typically a time when you can find epic deals on almost every type of product, from tech and appliances to fashion and beauty.
And those looking to get ahead of the crowds will be happy to hear that lots of top retailers have already started their sales, including Boots, Ninja, Oodie and Amazon.
Here's our pick of the best bargains to buy now, plus exactly when other deals will be dropping...
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Getty)Early Black Friday deals already live
It may still be a couple of weeks before Black Friday officially begins but if you're looking to save money right now, we've found lots of unmissable offers are already live – including Shark, Dyson and Amazon. Here are 10 of the best deals currently live...
Premium Handheld Vacuum WV270UK, was £179.99, now £128 from Shark
Samsung Galaxy Watch with Charging Dock, was £99, now from £39 from Wowcher
Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation, was £219, now £139 from Amazon
Sequin Metallic Boucle Halter Full Skirt Tailored Mini Dress, was £19, now £223 from Karen Millen
Supersonic hair dryer, was £329.99, now £279.99 from Dyson
Nespresso Vertuo Next Automatic Pod Coffee Machine, was £150, now £118.99 from Amazon
Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass Eau De Parfum, was £31, now £14 from Amazon
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex Serum 50ml, was £112.99, now £42.47 from Amazon
Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer, was £149.99, now £115 from Amazon
Dark Wash Denim Birdie Mini Dress, was £75, now £60 from Nobody's Child
Large Always Pan, was £155, now £96 from Our Place
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday isn't the same date every year, although it traditionally falls on the first Friday after the American celebration of Thanksgiving, which this year means it'll take place on 29 November 2024 – two weeks time. Four weekends before Christmas, it marks one of the busiest – and best – shopping events in the year, and a great time to make a dent in your Christmas shopping while saving money.
You'll usually to able to shop thousands of impressive money-saving deals across that whole weekend until Cyber Monday (2 December) – with certain offers even starting earlier and carrying on longer.
When do the Black Friday 2024 sales start in the UK?
While lots of retailers will launch their Black Friday sales at 00:01 on 29 November 2024, many have already introduced early offers – including fashion, beauty, tech and homeware brands.
If you've got your eye on something in particular, it's a good idea to keep checking the brands' websites in that week leading up to Black Friday to ensure you don't miss out on the biggest saving. Some will also have the option of signing up to be one of the first to hear when deals drop.
When do the Black Friday 2024 sales end?
Black Friday deals typically stay active over that whole weekend and end at 11:59 on Cyber Monday, which this year falls on 2 December 2024 – although some retailers may continue to lower prices throughout December.
However, while some prices may drop further as the weekend goes on, you also run the risk of your favourite item selling out if you wait too long before buying.
Why is it called Black Friday?
The phrase 'Black Friday' supposedly comes from the term that police in the US used to refer to the crowds of people and heavy traffic that came with the start of the Christmas shopping season.
Nowadays, it's widely used by retailers to mark this day (or days) of deals at the end of November.
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Getty Images)What brands are taking part in Black Friday 2024?
Some retailers won't announce if they'll be taking part in Black Friday until nearer the date, but you can be sure that lots of the big online and bricks-and-mortar stores will be getting involved, including the likes of Amazon, John Lewis, eBay, LookFantastic, ASOS, Boots and Currys – some of which have already started their sales.
How to find the best Black Friday deals
We predict that many retailers, big and small, will be launching sales around this time, so it can be hard to know if you're getting the best deal on the day. We recommend shopping around before clicking 'buy', to ensure you're getting your favourite item for the best possible price.
Here on the Mirror our team of shopping experts will also be running a live blog across the weekend, bringing you all the best deals as we spot them.
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