Black Friday 2023: Early Deals and Upcoming Sales to Expect

Black Friday deals won’t start arriving in full force until later in November, but if you’re hoping to save as much money on holiday gifts as possible this year, now is the time to start preparing. Black Friday is the absolute best time to buy just about everything, including big-ticket items like TVs, gaming consoles, and PCs. Some retailers have already started their sale to give shoppers a head start.

To help you save as much money as possible during the holiday season, we’ve gathered all of the info you need to know about Black Friday 2023 below. The deals may seem to be starting earlier this year, but there are always some staple truths you can count on from the biggest sales event of the season.

Early Black Friday 2023 Sales

If you’re looking to get your holiday deals shopping in early this year, there are already quite a places with deals worth perusing. Here are a few of the biggest sales pages from across the web:

Early Amazon Deals

Amazon’s Black Friday Hub already live with new deals every day. Official Black Friday discounts have yet to begin.

Deals Live on 11/8

Walmart Black Friday Sale

Walmart’s online Black Friday sale kicks off on November 8. Check out a sneak peek of what deals you can expect.

Best Buy Black Friday Sale

Best Buy was the first to pull the trigger on Black Friday deals. There are already a bunch of discounts across all tech categories.

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When Do Black Friday Deals Start in 2023?

Black Friday always lands on the Friday after thanksgiving. Black Friday 2023 will be taking place on Friday, November 24 this year. That being said, Black Friday deals will likely start much earlier. You can expect discounts to start arriving in late October or the beginning of November. The best deals will still happen closer to Black Friday and you can start expecting big savings on Friday, November 17 the weekend before Thanksgiving. Walmart has also announced that the first wave of their sale will begin on November 8 this year, making the start date even earlier for some shoppers.

It’s also worth noting that both Costco and Best Buy’s early Black Friday sales are now live this year for all, so you can already start shopping some solid discounts online.

Here’s a list of all of the important upcoming Black Friday sale dates:

Walmart Early Sale – Starts November 8Costco Early Sale – Starts November 13Best Buy Black Friday – Starts November 17Walmart Black Friday – Starts November 22Costco Black Friday – Starts November 23

When Does Cyber Monday Begin?

Black Friday isn’t the only retail holiday in November. Shortly after Black Friday, the deals will begin to morph into Cyber Monday sales. Cyber Monday will officially land on Monday, November 27 this year. That being said, Cyber Monday deals usually start arriving as early as the following Saturday and Sunday after Black Friday. You can also expect the savings to last through the entire week in a phenomenon that has loosely been labeled as ‘Cyber Week’ by various online retailers. See our guide on some differences between Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to help you prepare.

The Best Black Friday Deals – What to Expect in 2023

The long and short of it is that pretty much every product and brand under the sun will have some sort of promotion or discount going on during the Black Friday season. That being said, the best discounts will likely be on big-ticket items that don’t normally get big price cuts. Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest deals to expect in 2023:

Apple Products – Although Apple Black Friday deals on the actual Apple store tend to be pretty lackluster, other retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart always drop prices on popular Apple products. Whether you’re looking for discounts on AirPods, iPads, Macbooks, iPhones, or Apple Watches, you’ll be able to find these from most online retailers throughout Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you want to shop right now, Thare are already discounts on iPads and AirPods deals available

Gaming Consoles – Arguably the most popular holiday gift, gaming consoles are an expensive purchase that don’t usually have discounts. Black Friday is the best possible time to buy a new console, whether you’re looking for PS5 deals, Xbox deals, or a sale on Nintendo Switch, there’s usually something on offer that’s worth your time. It’s worth noting that the best discounts will often come in the form of discounted console bundles rather than direct price cuts, however. Sony also recently announced the PS5 Slim will be available this holiday season, so look out for bundles on the new tech.

PCs and Laptops – Another big-budget tech category, PC and laptop deals are some of the most sought after sales of the holiday season. This is especially true of gaming PC deals and gaming laptop sales thanks to the relatively high price of the graphics cards inside these machines. The manufacturers like Dell, Lenovo, and HP will have their own Black Friday sales, but you’ll also be able to find discounts at online retailers like Amazon and Walmart. It’s arguably the best time to buy a laptop from any brand and you can expect a plethora of Black Friday gaming PC deals from every retailer.

TVs – Although TV prices have dropped significantly in recent years, Black Friday is still the best time to buy a new TV. The biggest online retailers always have some pretty tremendous price cuts on both 2023 models as well as older versions of the bigger brands. You can find discounts on Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, and Vizio TVs just about everywhere with prices well under $300 on some great 4K models. If you’re looking for the best TV deals on OLED or QLED, the day after Thanksgiving is probably your best bet.

Phones – If you’re hoping to pick up a new phone for cheap, the holiday season is the best time to do so. With new releases in the fall, like the iPhone 15 Pro, all of the different mobile carriers start offering promotions attached to new phone plans. This will usually be in the form of BOGO offers when you switch carriers, or different trade-in deals for those looking to upgrade. Not only that, unlocked phones usually get straight discounts from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. It’s a great time to get an older iPhone for cheap if you don’t mind not having the latest model.

Headphones and Earbuds – Even some of the best budget earbuds can be expensive, and if you’re hoping to pick up a pair of nice noise-canceling headphones, you could end up spending a small fortune. This makes Black Friday one of the best times of the year to buy any headphones, earbuds, or headsets. There are almost always deals on AirPods, Sony, Beats, and Samsung headphones. There are likely to also be some phone bundles that throw in branded earbuds for free with your purchase, so you’ll want to keep an eye out for those as well. See our guide to Black Friday headphone deals for more info.

Tablets and E-Readers – Tablets remain one of the most popular tech products on the market. Not only can some of the best iPads play full-on video games these days, they can also double as work laptops, smart home devices, or an extra monitor. And although a high-end tablet can be an E-Reader, you can also buy devices that do just that for much cheaper. There are always a bunch of really good Kindle deals available during the Black Friday season that can help you pick up a reading tablet for under $100.

Video Games – Gaming console deals are usually some of the hottest sales of Black Friday, but you can also usually get some pretty great discounts on video games as well. These price cuts usually come in the form of popular games dropping under $30 or a BOGO sale. The sales usually exclude the best new games of the year, but if you don’t mind browsing top games of the past 5 years then you can usually find a really good deal. Some of the best Nintendo Switch games dropped under $30 last year, for example, among other Black Friday Switch deals. You can also expect some really good Black Friday PS5 deals on some newer titles and the same Black Friday Xbox deals on those same games.

Vacuums – When it comes to household products, vacuums can really suck up the bulk of your spending budget. A decent vacuum doesn’t come cheap, and if you’re planning on buying a Dyson or Shark model, the price only gets higher. This makes Black Friday season one of the only times you should ever really consider making a vacuum purchase. There also tend to be some amazing discounts on robot vacuums as well, making Roomba ownership surprisingly affordable.

Kitchen Appliances – Although not as flashy as a new TV or gaming console, things like espresso machines and stand mixers can be surprisingly expensive. Almost every major retailer will be offering discounts on these types of products, and if you’re in the market to be a Nespresso machine or an instant pot, there’s no better time to buy than Black Friday.

Toys – Due to it’s proximity to the holidays, Black Friday is a great time to buy toys for a lot less. Some of the most expensive LEGO sets always go on sale in November, and you can usualy find things like action figures, dolls, and Nerf guns for sale as well. It’s also a great time to grab one of the best board games for cheap.

Clothing – New clothes are one of the most popular things to buy during Black Friday season, and you’ll especially find some excellent menswear deals. You will usually find some incredible store-wide discounts from places like Kohl’s and Macy’s that bring prices down to a reasonable level. Smaller shops will also usually have some sort of sale in line with the season. Just make sure you check the Black Friday hours for those stores before you go.

Best Black Friday Online Retailers

Although most brick-and-mortar stores will have some sort of Black Friday sale, the majority of the best Black Friday deals will be online in 2023. You’ll likely want to do the bulk of your shopping from these online retailers:

Amazon Black Friday Sale

The Amazon Black Friday sale, and subsequent Cyber Monday sale, is probably the most expansive one on the web. Not only do they tend to have competitive pricing on Apple products, gaming consoles, headphones, and TVs, they also have discounts on clothing, furniture, vacuums, and just about everything else under the sun. Amazon will also have the best prices on its own brands, like Fire TVs, Kindles, and Echo devices. If you have an Amazon Prime Membership, you’ll likely want to do the bulk of your online shopping at Amazon.

Take a look at Amazon’s Black Friday ad from last year for a reference on what to expect in 2023. You can also check out some of the best earl deals they have going on below: