Black Friday 2026: Your Complete Preparation Guide
Black Friday 2026 falls on 27th November, but deals will start appearing weeks earlier. Whether you're after a new TV, laptop, fashion bargains, or Christmas gifts, preparation is key to getting genuine deals rather than falling for inflated "discounts."
When Do Black Friday Deals Start?
The Black Friday timeline has expanded significantly:
- Early November: "Early Black Friday" deals begin at Amazon, Currys, and John Lewis
- Week before: Most major retailers launch their main deals
- Black Friday (27th Nov): Best flash deals and limited-quantity offers
- Cyber Monday (30th Nov): Extended deals, especially online-only retailers
- Cyber Week: Some deals continue into early December
How to Spot Fake Deals
Not every Black Friday "deal" is genuine. Protect yourself:
- Track prices beforehand: Use CamelCamelCamel and PriceSpy to see if the "was" price is legitimate
- Beware inflated RRPs: Some retailers raise prices before Black Friday to make discounts look bigger
- Check multiple retailers: The "deal" at one store might be the normal price at another
- If it seems too good to be true: Check that it's a real retailer, not a scam site
Best Categories for Black Friday
Some products genuinely hit their lowest prices on Black Friday:
- TVs — consistently the best Black Friday deals (30-50% off at Currys and Amazon)
- Laptops and tablets — especially older models being cleared
- Smart home devices — Amazon Echo and Google Nest drop to half price
- Gaming — console bundles and game deals across platforms
- Fashion — ASOS, Boohoo, and Nike run significant sales
Your Black Friday Preparation Checklist
- Make a list of what you actually need (impulse buying wastes more than you save)
- Research current prices now so you can recognise genuine discounts
- Set up price alerts on items you're watching
- Create accounts at retailers you plan to buy from (saves time at checkout)
- Bookmark CodeLand — we'll have all the best codes in one place
- Clear your browser cookies before clicking deals (ensures cashback tracks)
Retailer-Specific Tips
- Amazon — Lightning Deals are time-limited; add to basket quickly
- Currys — price match guarantee means you can buy early with confidence
- John Lewis — smaller discounts but 2-year warranty included
- Boots — 3-for-2 on gifts plus Black Friday reductions = incredible value for Christmas gifts
Stacking on Black Friday
Maximum savings come from combining Black Friday prices with:
- CodeLand voucher codes (some work on top of sale prices)
- Cashback sites (still track during Black Friday)
- Student discounts (some retailers allow stacking)
- Loyalty points and rewards
Start your Black Friday preparation now. Bookmark our CodeLand homepage and check back from early November for the best verified deals and voucher codes.