When is Black Friday 2021?

Black Friday this year falls on Friday, November 26, 2021. Cyber Monday is on Monday, November 29. Falling on the Friday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday signals the official start of the holiday shopping season. Each year, stores bring hundreds of deals and discounts on last-gen and current products. As with last year though, Black Friday sales may go even longer with some retailers stretching sales out for a full two months.

What should you expect for Black Friday 2021?

In 2020, Black Friday kicked off early thanks to a complete shift in the holiday shopping season, starting with the delay of Prime Day and morphing into a full two months of Black Friday sales and special events. For shoppers this meant non-stop savings for nearly eight weeks. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart all kicked off in early October with early Black Friday deals, and just about everyone followed suit to get in on the action. If you're planning a major purchase or two then it might be worth holding off until you've seen the sort of prices that are available over the Black Friday weekend. We will of course be bringing you all the best Black Friday 2021 deals right here on the T3 website to save you from searching. In terms of tech we can look forward to major price drops on smartphones, laptops, TVs, tablets, headphones, wearables, smart speakers, games consoles, digital cameras and more besides. Just about every category of gadget should be involved in the Black Friday 2021 sales extravaganza. Other categories that we've seen covered in previous Black Fridays include deals on home, kitchen, beauty and jewellery items, so there really is something for everyone when it comes to picking through the discounts you can get hold of.

When should you start shopping for Black Friday deals?

While many retailers will kick off their Black Friday saving events closer to the holiday weekend, it's a good idea to start shopping right now for a couple of reasons. First, as many may have noticed last year as well as over the past 10 months since the 2020 holiday season, shipping has become a bit more tricky. Depending on what exactly you're hoping to buy this year, it may be tough for some sellers to guarantee arrival on or before Christmas. Secondly, some items stock may be very limited this year. As we've seen with big ticket items like Sony's PS5, getting your hands on one of these has been a big challenge this year. Shortages in components and other oddities may limit stock or supply in some areas, so it's possible to expect delays because of this as well. Thankfully, retailers are catching on to this and are starting their Black Friday sales a bit earlier than usual. It's rumored Amazon will kick something off sometime in October, but until we have concrete word on that it's possible we wont see their "official" Black Friday savings events until November. I say "official" because in many cases there's deals already happening that are matching Black Friday prices throughout the month of October and November anyways. So smart shoppers can still save quite a bit ahead with early Black Friday deals just by checking out current deals and offers on their favorite site. Almost all retail sites have a special spot dedicated to anything on clearance, open box discounts and even special savings events they may not announce. It never hurts to check early, and if this years holiday shopping season plans to follow suit from last year, it could save you quite the headache to start shopping now.

How many Black Fridays are there in 2021?

There's only one Black Friday in 2021 this year, same as most years. While the pandemic of 2020 changed the scheduling of most major sales days (including Prime Day), Black Friday isn't held down by a specific retailer or store to set the date. Standing on its own as the biggest sales day of the year, Black Friday 2021 will be at the same time as it's been since it's inception, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Some retailers may run their own "Black Friday" sales in earlier months, but in many cases the deals they offer don't quite match what you'll see during the actual Black Friday 2021 sale. You can still find great deals ahead of Black Friday of course, but if you want to truly save the most you'll want to hold tight until November comes around.

Who has the best Black Friday deals this year?

This will be a tough question to answer for 2021, as just about every retailer is going to pull out all of the stops to come out on top. With shipping delays expected and stock issues of concern, the safest best may be Amazon with the massive selection they have. The downside of Amazon, however, is that since it's purely delivery there is a possibility your gift or package won't arrive before Christmas. If you absolutely have to get something ASAP, check local big box stores like Best Buy and see what they have online and available in-store. If you can pick the item up in store, you'll save yourself a lot of trouble. In general, whoever is going to have the best Black Friday deals this year is going to be the retailer with the most stock available. This holiday shopping season is expected to be just as crazy as ever, so stick to the big players at first to see what they've got.

Is Black Friday actually on Friday?

Yes! Black Friday always falls on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. Hence the name, "Black Friday". The term "Black Friday" comes from essentially the opportunity this particular day brings for retailers, giving them a chance to come out of the red and into the black when it comes to profits and revenue. Throughout the year, retailers tend to run at a loss depending on what they prioritize and sell. With Black Friday just after Thanksgiving and right before the holiday season, it's a day (now month) of deals that you won't see any other time of the year.

Best Black Friday deals: 2022 date plus T3's 2021 recap

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By Troy Fleming , Mat Gallagher

last updated 6 December 21

Black Friday 2021 has officially passed, leaving us with some incredible offers we can't wait to see again next year. While Black Friday deals this year started to show up way earlier than expected, it was a great opportunity for smart shoppers to get in on the action early. We expect a similar setup come Black Friday 2022, but just what went down this year and what can you expect to see next year?

Thanks to a myriad of reasons, Black Friday sales popped up early in 2021 mainly due to concerns of shipping delays and stock shortages – and for good reason. If you missed out on Prime Day this year, then Black Friday and Cyber Monday were the holidays to shop for Christmas gifts alongside millions of other shoppers. While the best deals and offers showed up Friday, November 26, shoppers were able to find Black Friday deals as early as October 1st!

So just when is Black Friday 2022 and what kind of deals can you expect to see? We've recapped it all right here for all of you smart shoppers, giving you a heads up on what to expect come next year and how to start preparing. You'll find the T3's favorite Black Friday deals this year below, along with all the info you'll need to prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year next time it comes around.

When is Black Friday 2022?

Black Friday 2022 takes place on Friday, 25 November 2022 and then Cyber Monday follows it on Monday, 28 November. Expect the Black Friday sales to begin around two weeks ahead of Black Friday 2022, so from Friday 11 November.

Below are the best deals of Black Friday 2021. Note that many of these items are no longer at their reduced prices but some are, so if there's anything you like the look at you might want to click through on the off-chance. Good luck!

Black Friday 2021 Recap

Covering the largest selection of products we've ever seen, it was an event like no other. While it was hard to predict just how Black Friday 2021 would perform, it didn't disappoint. Smart shoppers who got in on the action early were able to score some of the best deals ahead of the actual day, but as expected many retailers saved their best for last. You'll find a list of some of the top offers below, along with T3's picks for some of the best Black Friday deals that showed up.

4K Smart TVs: grab a 4K Smart TV for under $500 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Air Fryers: save 17% on the Instant Vortex Plus 4-in-1 air fryer (opens in new tab)
Amazon Device Sale: up to 55% off Fire TV Stick, Echo Dot and more (opens in new tab)
Apple Watch Series 7: Get $330 off when you buy 2 (opens in new tab)
Blink Outdoor Cameras: up to 58% off cameras and Echo Show bundles at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Fire TVs: starting as low as $99 (opens in new tab)
Fire Tablets: up to 50% off select models (opens in new tab)
Gaming Accessories: up to 25% off JBL Quantum gaming headsets (opens in new tab)
Garmin Smartwatches: up to 42% off select Venu GPS watches (opens in new tab)
Google Nest Thermostats: $30 off at the Google Store (opens in new tab)
Le Creuset Cookware: up to 40% off cast iron and stoneware (opens in new tab)
Mattresses: up to 50% off top-rated mattresses from Serta, Beautyrest, tulo and more at Mattress Firm (opens in new tab)
MacBook Air (M1, 2020): $100 off the gold version with 256GB SSD (opens in new tab)
Razer Gaming: exclusive deals on gaming keyboards, mice and more (opens in new tab)
Space heaters: up to 63% off at Walmart (opens in new tab)
Shure Microphones: up to 28% off Shure vocal, podcasting and desktop mics (opens in new tab)
Toys On Sale: Best Buy's 2021 toy guide is here with savings for all ages (opens in new tab)
Tuft & Needle: up to 20% off mattresses and bedding (opens in new tab)
Watches: up to 50% off selects styles from Invicta, Tommy Hillfiger and more (opens in new tab)

Black Friday 2021 Amazon Device Deals

Next to Prime Day, Black Friday is the best time to grab one of Amazon's top devices on sale cheap. From the Fire TV Stick 4K to the Echo Dot, all of Amazon's tech usually gets a good discount around this time. We'll post the best deals and offers here, but be sure to check back regularly as new discounts show up.

Black Friday 2021 Apple Deals

Here you'll find some of the best deals, discounts and offers this Black Friday on Apple products. From deals on the new iPhone 13 to discounts on AirPods, this'll be the section you'll want to keep an eye on for the best Black Friday deals on Apple products.

If you're strictly looking for deals on Apple laptops, head over to our Black Friday Apple laptop deals page for all of the latest offers.

Black Friday 2021 Appliance Deals

From small kitchen appliances to major appliances, Black Friday will offer an excellent range of discounts on these much needed machines. We've already seen discounts on air fryers and Instant Pot appliances, so be sure to check often for some of the top Black Friday appliance deals below.

Black Friday 2021 Binocular Deals

Black Friday Camera Deals

Cameras, both DLSR and mirrorless, will be getting some much needed price drops this time of the year and everything from Canon to Nikon is going to be on sale. While stores like B&H Photo will see some of the best offers, don't be surprised to find some impressive offers at Walmart and other big box retailers this year. We'll cover some of the best deals on cameras below, so stay tuned as more arrive.

Black Friday 2021 TV Deals

Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to save on a brand new TV, with yearly models receiving price cuts alongside some incredible price drops on older models as well. While we'll be covering the best Black Friday TV deals separately, you can find our choices for the top offers available now below.

Black Friday 2021 Gaming Deals

If you're a gamer, Black Friday is an excellent time to grab that game you've been waiting for on sale cheap. While there are plenty of places to shop, including Amazon, GameStop and the like, we'll drop some of the best Black Friday gaming deals available now below. Stay tuned as more deals arrive to save!

Black Friday 2021 Laptop Deals

Black Friday is an excellent time to get yourself a new laptop on sale cheap. With gaming laptops, student laptops and work laptops all getting serious price drops, it'll be hard to skip out on some of the offers you'll see this holiday season. We'll be covering some of the best Black Friday laptop deals below, so stay tuned as more deals arrive!

Black Friday 2021 Electric Scooter Deals

Black Friday 2021 Headphones Deals

Black Friday 2021 Mattress & Bedding Deals

Black Friday sales across the net are going to include some excellent deals on sleep accessories, bedding, mattress, you name it. We'll cover some of the best we've come across so far below, but stay tuned as more deals show up!

Black Friday 2021 Power Tool Deals

Whether your a hobbyist who works in the shed or a professional in need of some new tools on sale cheap this season, there's going to be plenty to save on this Black Friday. We'll drop some of the best we come across right here, so stay tuned as new deals show up over the next few days!

Black Friday Smart Home Deals

With smart products going on sale at some of their cheapest prices during Black Friday, everything from security cameras to smart speakers will see some impressive discounts this year. We'll be covering some of the best Black Friday smart home deals below, so stay tuned as more offers show up!

Black Friday 2021 Smartphone Deals

With retailers like Verizon, T-Mobile, Best Buy and more offering Black Friday deals on smartphones this season, now is the perfect time to upgrade to a brand new android or iPhone. Keep an eye on this section for some of the top offers available now, along with any new deals we feel fit the bill for some of the best Black Friday smartphone deals this month.

Black Friday 2021 Telescope Deals

Top Black Friday 2021 Sales

In terms of product offering, these'll be the Black Friday sales you'll want to check out. These cover the most categories for those looking to do a bit of gift shopping, and will offer a great selection of deals an inexpensive gifts to browse through.