When Is Black Friday 2023? Everything You Need to Know, Plus Early Deals to Shop Now

Claire Harmeyer
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Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and more stores are already offering deep discounts

<p>People / Tyler Roeland</p>

People / Tyler Roeland

It’s officially November, which means that Black Friday 2023 is just weeks away.

The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday in the shopping world, is the biggest shopping event of the year, with every major store — think Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, and Ulta — serving up its steepest savings in months. There’s no better time to finally snag that big-ticket item, like a Shark vacuum or Apple iPad, that you’ve been waiting to invest in. It’s also a great opportunity to check names off of your holiday list now for less.

Below, find everything you need to know about Black Friday 2023 and start adding items that are already marked down to your carts.

Best Early Black Friday Deals

Related: Walmart’s 2023 Black Friday Sale Will Have Thousands of Deals — Here Are 30 You Can Shop Now

When is Black Friday 2023?

Black Friday always lands on the day after Thanksgiving, which means that this year’s event is on November 24. So, once the dishes are clean and the leftovers are stashed away, it’s time to pull out your credit cards and take advantage of deep discounts at all your favorite stores like Nordstrom, Lululemon, Target, and more.

How long is Black Friday?

Although Black Friday is technically one day, many stores have already dropped deals ahead of the main shopping event — and will continue to do so all month long. In fact, hundreds of markdowns on customer-loved brands like Apple, Bissell, Laneige, and Barefoot Dreams are already up for grabs.

The Saturday and Sunday following Black Friday (November 25 and 26 this year) are always chock-full of discounts at all the major players, like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. Then, there’s Cyber Monday, which sometimes rivals Black Friday itself, with huge discounts on a wide variety of home, kitchen, tech, fashion, and beauty products.

What are the best Black Friday early deals?

Even though November just kicked off, we’re already finding droves of discounts on top-rated products across all categories. On the home front, vacuums by Shark, Tineco, and Hoover are marked down at Target, including this Roomba robot vacuum that’s 45 percent off. Take your cooking game to the next level with on-sale Lodge cast iron skillets, Cuisinart air fryers, and Le Creuset cookware, all on sale now.

Tech lovers can scoop up tablets, laptops, TVs, headphones, and speakers for less at multiple stores. Bring the scent of fall into your space with a fan-favorite seasonal Yankee Candle on sale at Amazon and add some cozy clothes to your cart, too, while Ugg slippers and Barefoot Dreams cardigans are going for less at Nordstrom. Both fashion brands, ideal for the cold months ahead, have celebrity fans like Jennifer Garner and Chrissy Teigen, respectively.

How often is Black Friday?

Unlike other big shopping events like Amazon Prime Day or the Kate Spade Surprise Sale, Black Friday only comes around once a year, so you better take advantage, or you’ll be waiting until 2024 to score coveted items you’ve been dying to get your hands on at the lowest prices.

Where can I find early Black Friday deals to shop now?

Most stores start slashing prices well ahead of Black Friday, so simply check your go-to sites for deals. To get started, find major markdowns on Samsonite luggage at Amazon, Bissell carpet cleaners at Walmart, Ninja blenders at Target, and Beats headphones at Best Buy.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbuds

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$249

$189

Apple AirPods might be expensive, but if over 42,000 Amazon shoppers are right, you’ll be happy with the investment. Today, you can get the best-selling earbuds for 24 percent off, ringing in at $189. Buyers are pleased by the wireless headphones’ sound quality, comfortable fit, and long battery life.

Lodge Cast Iron Seasoned Skillet

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

$40

$25

Every kitchen needs a cast iron skillet, and this 12-inch version by Lodge — marked down by $15 right now — is a customer-loved option. The non-stick skillet is safe to use in the oven and on the stovetop or grill for baking, broiling, searing, frying, and more. More than 2,500 Walmart shoppers have given it a perfect rating, and reviewers call it a “great everyday skillet for a great price.”

Yankee Candle Sugared Cinnamon Apple Scented Large Jar Candle

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$31

$17

Soak up the fall season by lighting this Sugared Cinnamon Apple Yankee Candle in your home. The 22-ounce jar candle, on sale for $17, has racked up more than 48,000 five-star ratings, and reviewers rave about how “warm and cozy” it makes their space feel and how it smells like “my mom baking an apple pie!”

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

$22

$18

Colder weather means dryer skin and lips, so prepare for the changing seasons with this hydrating lip mask that both customers and celebrities turn to for smooth, supple lips. Kate Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Kendall Jenner, and Gigi Hadid have all used the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, which is going for $18 at Walmart ahead of Black Friday. One PEOPLE writer even ditched their trusty Chapstick in favor of this lip mask five years ago and has never looked back.

Shop more early Black Friday deals at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, Macy’s, and Nordstrom.

Apple iPad (9th Generation)

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

$329

$247

Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

$25

$15

Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

$124

$89

LG-48” UHD Smart TV

<p>Bestbuy</p>

Bestbuy

$1300

$550

Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones

<p>Bestbuy</p>

Bestbuy

$250

$120

Apple Watch SE 2nd-Generation

<p>Bestbuy</p>

Bestbuy

$249

$120

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio Pro Over-the-Ear Headphones

<p>Bestbuy</p>

Bestbuy

$350

$200

HP Victus 15.6” Full HD Laptop

<p>Bestbuy</p>

Bestbuy

$900

$550

Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Stick Vacuum

<p>Target</p>

Target

$200

$100

iRobot Roomba 675 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum

<p>Target</p>

Target

$280

$155

Ninja Professional Blender 1000W BL610

<p>Target</p>

Target

$100

$60

Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven Stainless Steel

<p>Target</p>

Target

$230

$100

Beats Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Bluetooth Earphones

<p>Target</p>

Target

$250

$150

Samsonite Omni Hardside Expandable Luggage

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$190

$136

Apple AirTag Leather Key Ring

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$35

$32

Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$40

$20

Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer

<p>Ulta</p>

Ulta

$31

$22

3D Whitestrips Whitening Kit

<p>Ulta</p>

Ulta

$25

$23

Ugg Tasman LTA Slipper

<p>Nordstrom</p>

Nordstrom

$100

$70

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Ultra Lite Open Front Cardigan

<p>Nordstrom</p>

Nordstrom

$145

$65

Five Piece Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Set

<p>Macy's</p>

Macy's

$575

$460

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