After the August Bank Holiday weekend, it’s a straight run to Christmas and New Year for the next state-sanctioned days off.
With November here, the festive season is knocking - but those in the know are already keeping an eye out for bargains to place under the tree. Luckily Black Friday offers an incredible chance to make your cash stretch further as more and more brands and retailers rush to offer jaw dropping deals ahead of Christmas.
What is Black Friday?
The tradition began in the 60s as American stores laid on huge sales to entice families after the US holiday of Thanksgiving. The term ‘Black’ was inspired by the colour of the traffic-choked streets in Philadelphia, and it’s stuck ever since. In the intervening decades, the phenomenon caught fire across the Atlantic and in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, the sales timing couldn’t be better. It all kicks of on Friday and ends on Cyber Monday, now both firmly established fixtures in the UK’s shopping calendar.
When is Black Friday this year?
Although the date shifts annually, the biggest shopping event of the year always takes place on the last Friday of November. In 2022, Black Friday will fall on November 25, exactly a month before Christmas. Cyber Monday closes the bonanza: this year, the date to know is November 28.
Mark your diaries, you won’t want to miss it.
How to keep up with the best deals?
Rest assured that as news of deals turn from a trickle to a torrent, ES Best will be your go-to destination for all the bargains Black Friday 2022 has to offer.
As your destination for all-things shopping, the best place to find epic deals will be right here on ES Best. As well as dedicated roundups per stockist and category type (think Fashion, Beauty, Home & Garden, Tech, Kids & Maternity etc) we will also run a live blog to tell you about the hottest deals as they happen.
Which brands hold Black Friday sales?
Almost every brand is likely to make some sort of offering as they angle for a slice of the Black Friday sales pie. Think major department stores like Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Harrods, John Lewis and more as well as all the luxury and high street brands that you can waggle a credit card at.
What products were on sale last year?
Last year saw an avalanche of incredible deals with prices plummeting on everything from Dyson vacuums to diamond jewellery. ASOS held sitewide discounts, while Amazon also got in on the action with plenty of red hot prices across its site. Even Ryanair jumped aboard: the budget airline offered a two-for-one deal on selected flights, showing that sales fever is going beyond products.
What types of deals can we expect this year?
With the cost-of-living crisis affecting millions of homes across the country, we’re certain retailers will respond with better offers than ever before to help your money go further this year. And, as well as dramatically reduced RRPs, there’s likely to be offers like gift cards and extra accessories thrown into the mix.
Will Cyber Monday be happening this year?
It’s always been traditional to close the sales weekend on Cyber Monday, when discounted tech products tend to hog the limelight. There’s no indication that this year will be any different. If you’ve been patiently waiting all year for the price to drop on a new TV, tablet, mobile phone or practical purchases like washing machines, Cyber Monday on November 28 is your chance to pounce.
If you’re hoping to scoop a bargain for Christmas, or for upcoming birthdays and other special events, Black Friday is the shopping event of the year that you can’t afford to miss.
What deals are live now?
Over the years, more and more retailers have jumped the official firing gun with discounts, sales and promotions taking place well ahead of the event. Grey Friday is well and truly underwar, with prices plummeting across the board, from mattresses to toys and tech.
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Ninja Foodi MAX 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker 7.5L OP500UK
It may look like a hulk of a machine, but this Ninja Foodi device will put the rest of your kitchen appliances out of commission. It can perform nine cooking functions, from pressure cooking slow cooking, steaming, baking, saute, grill and of course, air fry. A modern day miracle.
Was: £229.99
Buy now £199.99, Ninja
Samsung 2021 32 inch The Frame Art Mode QLED Full HD HDR Smart TV
was: £599
Buy now £369.00, Very
Dreo Space Heater Atom One heater
There’ll be no need to worry about dwindling temperatures this winter when you’ve got the Dreo Space Heater Atom One heater in your corner.
It can get a room toasty in mere minutes with three modes and the same number of speeds, as well as a time feature amd an energy-saving Eco mode. It might be the smartest purchase you make all year.
Was: £89.99
Buy now £55.99, Amazon
Nintendo Switch Neon Red/Neon Blue with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 3 Month Nintendo Switch Online Membership
Rarely on sale, if you’ve been waiting for this Nintendo device to come down on price now is the time to pounce.
Was: £336.99
Buy now £259.00, Amazon
Horizn Studios H7 Check-In Luggage (90L)
With up to 50 per cent off certain cases and bags, Horizn Studios is offering the highest discounts across the luggage brands.
One of the many styles in the half-price bracket is the pale rose H7, the label’s extra large suitcase. Boasting a lightweight yet durable hardshell, four-wheel-drive, and a TSA-approved lock alongside a telescopic handle and dual zipper, it’s equal parts reliable and contemporary, for a case that will see you through a fortnight’s stay in style.
Was £520
Enjoy up to 50 per cent off select products
Buy now £260.00, Horizn Studios
Amazon Basics Indoor Clothes Dryer Tower with Foldable Wings
Wet clothes and winter: a bad idea. This dryer will hang your clothes using as little space as possible.
Was: £48.95
Buy now £41.59
NESPRESSO by Delonghi Gran Lattisima EN650.B Coffee Machine
Was: £419
Buy now £225.00, Currys
Simba
The sleep expert has revealed it’s biggest ever early Black Friday deals with up to 60 per cent off some products. You don’t even need to wait for November 25 to take advantage of these offers, as they are live right now.
Head to Simba’s site to bag up to:
- 60 per cent off Simba bed bases
- 50 per cent off Simba sleep bundles
- 45 per cent off Simba mattresses
- 35 per cent off Simba duvets and pillows
It’s a run, not walk, sort of situation. Offers end at 23.59 on November 25.
Buy now, Simba
Apple
The instantly recognised slick Apple MacBooks are unlike any other device on the market. They use the unique MacOS operating system with impressive battery life and fast processing. There are Air and Pro models available in different screen size where the former is the (as the name suggests) lighter, thinner iteration.
Buy now £1109.00, Very
Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
was: £429
Buy now £325.00, John Lewis
Samsung Galaxy Watch4, GPS - 40mm - Pink Gold
Was: £199
Buy now £149.00, AO
Trainline
The rail travel company has plenty of deals and offers to grab budget seats this Black Friday, with 25 per cent off some Northern services, £99 family tickets on selected LNER routes and £1 for kids on Southeastern. We think the best offers are on Railcards, which gives you up to a third off train prices for an entire year and typically cost around £30 for an annual pass.
Buy now, Trainline
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid Instant Camera with 2.7" LCD Screen & Built-in Flash, Stone White
Was: £149
Buy now £129.00, John Lewis
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Was: £249
Buy now £239.00, Amazon
