When is Black Friday 2024?

When is Black Friday 2024?

Black Friday falls on the Friday immediately after Thanksgiving - Black Friday 2024 will kick off on Friday, November 29th, 2024. Black Friday is more than just a one-day sales event, or even an extended weekend tradition; it's going to be several weeks of savings in 2024.

Many brick and mortar retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Target, are continuing to give their staff Thanksgiving off this year. However, they are offering doorbuster deals online, making Black Friday online deals all the more important. As Black Friday deals continue to move online, brick and mortar retailers are competing against digital giants like Amazon, eBay and even Newegg. Walmart became one of the first retailers to announce such a move, that its holiday deals will be offered not only in-store but online also.

Are retail memberships worth it for Black Friday?

In 2024 we see another Black Friday trend worth noting: membership programs - retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart offer a Black Friday sale advantage to customers that join their paid membership programs. Members can access their Black Friday deals early, meaning they'll get first dibs on the hottest products before they sell out. It should be noted that these paid memberships also come with additional perks and services on top of early Black Friday access. We say it's only worth it if you'll also be using the retailer throughout the year. Not all membership programs are paid, for example Target Circle is free to join and offers exclusive sales throughout the season to its members.

Can you shop Black Friday sales using buy now, pay later services?

Continuing from last year, shoppers have payment flexibility for their Black Friday purchases. Most major retailers offer buy now, pay later services directly at checkout which makes larger purchases within reach. Depending on the price of your item you can break up your payment into equal payments. The pay in four option, offered by popular services like PayPal, Klarna, Afterpay, Apple Pay and Affirm is the most popular, which spreads your payments into four equal payments made biweekly.

Is Black Friday always the best deal?

Our research has shown that while Black Friday offers can look too good to miss, they don't always represent great bargains. Some discounted products aren't actually models worth buying, while others can be found for cheaper prices at other times of year.

The first major ad to drop for Black Friday 2024 comes from Dell. The ad is 30 pages long and includes deals that will run from November 16 through November 28. Be sure to check sales ads on TheBlackFriday.com to find the best deals from your favorite retailers.

Will Black Friday 2024 be Different?

The answer to this question will be yes. Yes, it will be different from previous years. The trend of extending Black Friday sales and offering deals online continues, so much so that there is no longer a clear distinction between Black Friday and Cyber Monday at most major retailers. With amazing deals offered online or in-store, this trend means that you can shop with flexibility at extended sales - you'll find a larger variety of sales and more days to shop, which is good news for savings.

While most retailers extend Black Friday sales, we aren't seeing retailers start sales quite as early as last year. Walmart is hosting two Black Friday sales, instead of three, and Target started its pre-Black Friday sale later this year than last. An exception is Amazon, this year they are extending their sales event instead of just two days for Black Friday and one day for Cyber Monday - they now have a ten day long sales event starting November 17th.

Black Friday Season Sale Dates

The "Black Friday creep" trend we've been witnessing is still around for many retailers. Pre-Black Friday sales are still a popular trend to motivate shoppers to get started early. Here is a breakdown of 2024 Black Friday sale dates:

• Academy Sports + Outdoors: Academy Sports + Outdoors Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 19 and runs through to Nov. 25.
• Amazon: Amazon's Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 17 and runs through to Nov. 27 (Cyber Monday).
• Best Buy: Early Black Friday deals started on Oct. 30. Best Buy's official Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 17.
• Costco: Early Black Friday Savings starts on Nov. 13. Costco's official Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 23.
• Home Depot: Home Depot's month-long of Black Friday savings started on Nov. 1. The official Black Friday sale is on Nov. 23.
• JCPenney: JCPenney's Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 17 and runs through to Nov. 26, with special in-store savings on Nov. 24.
• Kohl's: Kohl's official Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 19 and runs through to Nov. 24.
• Lowe's: Lowe's Black Friday Everyday Deals sale runs from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15.
• Macy's: Black Friday Early Access started on Nov. 10. Macy's official Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 19.
• Sam's Club: Sam's Club's Instant Savings event runs from Nov. 1 to 22. The Black Friday sale will start on Nov. 23.
• Target: Early Black Friday deals started on Oct. 29. Each week, new deals will be released until Thanksgiving/Black Friday weekend.
• Walmart: Walmart's first Black Friday sale started on Nov. 8 online and Nov. 10 in stores. Walmart's official Black Friday sale starts online on Nov. 22 and in stores on Nov. 24.

Are online or in-store Black Friday deals better?

Most retailers now offer the same deals online as they do in-store. In the past, Black Friday was all about getting to the store early, with customers lining up in the middle of the night to grab door-busters that were only available in store in limited quantities. The pandemic and the cultural shift to shopping online - has changed that for good. This is good news in terms of flexibility and ease of shopping. Yes, the best deals will still sell out - so it's smart to stay on top of sale dates, sign up for membership rewards and sign up for promotional emails/text messages at your favorite retailers. Whether you prefer to shop online or in-store, being first in line still helps!

Do Checkout TheBlackFriday.com for all major stores Black Friday ads.