Black Friday 2022

There was a not-so-distant time when the best Black Friday deals could only be found in stores. Fortunately, those days are gone, and there are more opportunities than ever to snag great deals — and the editors at BDG will be curating the deepest deals on stuff you’ll actually want to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping. Keep scrolling for answers to some of the most commonly asked Black Friday-related questions, as well as some solid deals that are going on right now.

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When is Black Friday?

This year, Black Friday 2022 falls on Friday, November 25. However, the deals extend far beyond the day of (and start a lot earlier, too). With its close proximity to the holidays, it’s typically a good opportunity to knock out all your shopping early on the cheap. It’s also the perfect time to stock up on everyday essentials or treat yourself to that normally expensive item you’ve had your eye on all year.

Where are the best places to shop on Black Friday?

When it comes to Black Friday deals, some of the biggest players include Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Costco. Whether you’re looking for deals on popular tech products or basic pantry staples, chances are most of your favorite retailers will have something for you. However, many indie retailers across categories from clothing to home decor are also getting into the game, too.

What time does Black Friday start?

In-store doorbuster sales can start as early as Thanksgiving night, but Black Friday online sales usually work a little differently, though it also depends on the retailer. Some brands roll out deals that last all week leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, while others run a rotation of sales that go all month long (which is how this month has come to be known as “Gray November”). This means that whether you’re looking to snag a new smart device or one of the latest Apple products, you can still get some serious shopping done from the comfort of your crowd-free home.

When do Black Friday Ads come out?

This year, it seems like all the major retailers are releasing deals early, allowing people to score big sooner. Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are running early holiday deals across categories like tech, apparel, beauty, and toys.

What are the best things to buy on Black Friday?

While you can find discounts on products in a wide variety of categories, Black Friday is the perfect time to get unbeatable deals on the latest tech products — especially if they’re normally a stretch for your budget. And whether it’s Black Friday or Cyber Monday, it’s a safe bet that Amazon will offer deep discounts on its own line of smart devices. But the savviest shoppers aren’t just limited to gifts: They like to stock up on the less flashy household staples and wardrobe basics, too.

When was the first Black Friday?

There are a lot of misunderstandings and myths about the origins of Black Friday. While the name originally had a more negative association, it was during the 1980s when Black Friday began to evolve into the mega shopping event we know it as today. The term “Black Friday” has come to represent the idea of retailers going from being in the red for the year to being in the black (and also when consumers get a lot of their holiday shopping accomplished).