When do Black Friday 2023 UK sales start?

Over the next few weeks, shoppers are set to be deluged in thousands of Black Friday 2023 deals from the UK's top retailers, as Currys, Boots, John Lewis and more offer major discounts on everything from the latest mobile phones to luxury mattresses.

The upside of this: you can do all your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your own discounted Oodie — now on sale for just £35.60 instead of £89. The downside: it’s a lot harder to know which retailer is offering a genuine discount and which has just put a fancy percentage on the screen.

Enter the RadioTimes.com team. Every year, our merry band of bargain hunters put our noses to the test as we try and sniff out the best deals possible, and this year will be no different.

Already, we’re tracking down discounts on top products like the best iPhone 15 deals, best Nintendo Switch offers and best Google Pixel 8 deals, plus reputable brands, such as the best LEGO deals and the best Samsung offers. We compare prices across multiple retailers to ensure you’re paying the best price possible, and we’ll be completely honest with you if we believe a product isn’t worth your hard-earned cash.

Some of the top deals we've seen so far come from the gaming world, like Box (which is selling the Nintendo Switch Lite for only £179.99) and Amazon, where you can get £100 off the PS5. Plus there's Ninja, where the viral Ninja Speedi is now only £149.99, and Harts of Stur, where you can buy Le Creuset for half price. And, if you're looking for that perfect Christmas present, BuyaGift is slashing its experience days by up to 80%.

So this Black Friday, why don’t you sit back, relax and let the RadioTimes.com team do all the work for you? Here’s everything you need to know about the Black Friday dates for 2023.

The other big news is the Disney Plus subscription price has changed! Check out what that means for you. And check out the best Black Friday printer deals, Ring Black Friday deals and Meta Quest 3 Black Friday deals.

Jump to:

• What date is Black Friday 2023?
• Why is it called Black Friday?
• When does Black Friday 2023 sales start for UK retailers?
• When do Black Friday 2023 UK sales end?
• How long will Black Friday deals in the UK last?
• Which UK retailers have Black Friday 2023 sales live now?
• Our recommendations on the best Black Friday 2023 deals so far

What date is Black Friday 2023?

Black Friday lands on the day after the American holiday Thanksgiving – the final weekend in November.

That means this year’s event is Friday 24th November.

Why is it called Black Friday?

There are a few different theories about the origin of the phrase "Black Friday" One of the more popular ones relates to accounting; this is the point of the year when retailers begin to turn a profit, taking them from being "in the red" to being "in the black".

Another possibility is that large crowds would gather to go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving, turning the streets "black" with pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

When does Black Friday 2023 sales start for UK retailers?

Although the official Black Friday is 24th November – we’ll be sure to keep repeating this! – that doesn’t mean you’ve only got one day to bag a deal.

Most retailers like Amazon will run great bargains on the Friday before, in this case the 17th of November. Then there’s sure to be regular deal updates in the week running up to Black Friday, i.e. Monday 20th November onwards.

But that’s not all, many major retailers start running discounts from the 1st of November. So far we’ve seen discounts go live from Currys, Argos, Very and more on products such as smart TVs, electric toothbrushes and air fryers.

When do Black Friday 2023 UK sales end?

Black Friday sales will officially end on Monday 27th November; also known as Cyber Monday. This day is known for having great last-minute discounts on technology and the latest devices, and will also see the last Black Friday discounts hanging around.

How long will Black Friday sales in the UK last?

The Black Friday 2023 sales will usually end by midnight on Cyber Monday (27th November).

But some may carry on into the Christmas period, plus you won’t have long to wait until the Boxing Day sales.

Which UK retailers have Black Friday 2023 sales live now?

Several retailers in the UK already have sales live for Black Friday. We can’t promise these are the best prices you’ll see this month, but if you want to get all your shopping out the way early, here is an A-Z list of where you should look:

• Activity Superstore – Get up to 60% off gift experiences, including this two-night 4* stay and afternoon tea for two for £99
• AllSaints – Up to 30% on everything now, plus free delivery
• Amazon – Get £100 off the PS5, 50% off Ring devices and up to 70% off smart TVs
• Argos – Argos is already running major discounts on tech, toys and kitchen supplies. Right now you can get £250 off a Sage Espresso Coffee Machine or 20% off a LEGO Millenium Falcon collectors set
• Bargain Max – Up to 20% off toys
• Bloom and Wild – New and existing customers get 20% off flower deliveries
• Body Shop – 50% off or more on Black Friday collections and free delivery when you spend £34
• Boots – Save £100 on selected Dyson Corrale hair straighteners, and get up to 20% off on fragrances
• Bose – Get up to 50% off headphones, speakers and more
• Box – Savings across TVs, laptops and gaming consoles, with the Nintendo Switch Lite now only £179.99
• BuyaGift – Get an exclusive 25% off with the code IMMBFDEALS
• B&Q – Save on everything from radiators to barbecues and find a £40 discount on this 7ft Christmas tree
• Charlotte Tilbury – Get two free samples at checkout and free delivery when you spend over £49
• Currys – The tech retailer has a huge number of early sales right now, including hundreds of pounds off gaming computers and headsets and up to £500 off large kitchen appliances
• DAZN – Get the NFL Weekly Pro pass from just £0.99
• Disney Store – Use the code OLAF30 for 30% off selected homeware, plus major discounts on kids' pyjamas
• Dyson – Great savings across all Dyson technology including vacuums, haircare and headphones
• Emma – Up to 65% off mattresses and bedding
• Etsy – Up to 25% off Christmas gifts, decorations and advent calendars
• Find me a Gift – Great savings on Christmas gift experiences like the Ariel Atom driving experience
• Fortnum & Mason – Free December Next Day delivery and Standard UK mainland delivery for all of £150 or more
• Grind – Get 25% off everything from Nespresso-compatible pods to coffee machine bundles
• Gymshark – Up to 70% off everything
• Harts of Stur – Up to 50% Le Creuset Ocean Range and casserole dishes, plus hundreds of pounds off KitchenAid, Sage and Melitta.
• Haven Holidays – Hundreds of holidays under £100, plus school holidays under £300
• Ickle Bubba – Up to 20% off selected lines in the Black Friday sale
• JD Williams – Get £100 off the Meta Quest 2 gaming headset in JD William's electronics sale
• Jo Malone – Use the code 'SCENT' at checkout to get a free Fragrant Favourites Pouch when you spend over £140
• John Lewis – Deals on technology such as MacBooks and laptops and 20% off designer perfumes like Tom Ford
• Lakeland – Save £50 on heated throws, up to 30% off cookware and 25% off electricals
• Le Creuset – Save up to 57% on cookware in the Colourful Black Friday sale
• Lebara – Shop SIM Only contracts from 99p a month
• London Theatre Direct – Save up to 42% on West End tickets such as King and I, Les Miserables and Moulin Rouge
• Love Theatre – Get up to 50% off West End theatre until the 19th November
• Maplin– Save 50% on 112x60cm Gaming Desk and smart lighting
• Marks & Spencer – Get 50% off wellness baskets and Clinique products, plus free delivery on select food and drink hampers
• Mobiles.co.uk – Get 250GB of data for the price of 100GB and get the iPhone 15 from £29.99 a month.
• National Trust – use the code 'welcome10' for 10% off all orders over £50
• Neom – spend £70 and get a free reed diffuser worth £41
• Ninja – save up to 25% on air fryers, kettles and the Ninja Speedi (now only £138)
• Not on the High Street – Get up to 50% off on thousands of personalised and unique items from independent shops
• Oodie – Get £50 off dozens of Oodie's as the price has dropped from £89 to £35
• O2 – Save up to £600 on select phones at O2
• PlayStation – £90 off the PS5 and accessories like the DualSense controller
• Prezzybox – half price experience days across the UK
• Red Letter Days – Use the exclusive code IMMBLACKRLD to get 24% off experiences
• Samuel Johnston – Between 10% and 60% off all selected products
• Sephora – Get up to 33% off top brands including top brands including Benefit, NARS, and the Sephora Collection, plus free gifts
• Simba – Up to 55% off mattresses, pillows and duvets
• Sonos – 25% off soundbars
• Sky – Snap up some of Sky's lowest prices including Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment and Netflix from £19 a month and Sky Broadband and Sky Entertainment £36 a month
• Smarty – Get a 32GB data for only £8 a month
• Space NK – Its official Black Friday sale hasn't begun yet but there are savings on brands such as Dr Jart, Ultra Violette and Dermalogica
• Superdrug – Up to 60% off in store and online on makeup, wash products and appliances
• Tesco – Save over £500 on Tesco Mobile when you sign up with clubcard
• The Range – Save money on furniture, kitchen appliances, computer desks and so much more
• The White Company – Get 20% off everything using the code WHITE20
• Today Tix – Get up to 60% theatre tickets including big West End shows like Sister Act, Frozen and Edward Scissorhands
• Tonies – Use code BF2023 to get 20% off Tonieboxes, bundles and accessories
• Toolstation – Save on a wide range of products from Google Nest thermostats to professional workbenches and SumUp smart card terminals
• Truffle Shuffle – Grab a 40% saving on niche merchandise and gifts including Marvel, DC, Disney and more
• Tu Clothing – 25% off Tu clothing, footwear and accessories for men, women and children
• Very – Save up to 50% on selected fashion and sportswear and 30% on Christmas decorations, plus huge discounts on Ninja air fryers
• Virgin Experience Days – Save up to 70% on the UK's best experience days from sky diving to spa weekends
• Virgin Media – Get three months of Gig1 Fibre broadband, plus M250 and M350 broadband for free
• Vodafone – Vodafone's Black Friday sale will begin on the 24th but for now you can get the iPhone 15 and Galaxy S23+ from £39 a month
• WH Smith – Half price stationery and up to 30% off Christmas gifts
• Wowcher – Find the best deals on devices like the Apple iPad Air and home comforts like this electric heated blanket

Our recommendations on the best Black Friday 2023 deals so far

If you want our personal picks for the very best deals, here's a list of all the guides and deals pages we've put out so far.

Gaming Black Friday deals:

• PS5 Black Friday deals – Discounts on PS5 and gaming bundles
• Xbox Black Friday deals – Get this big Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 5 bundle and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III bundle for only £439.99
  
• Meta Quest 2 Black Friday deals – Last chance to get it for £247
• Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals – Up to 70% off games
• Meta Quest 3 Black Friday deals – Grab a free game when you buy
• PlayStation Portal Black Friday deals – How to save on portable gaming
• PSVR2 Black Friday deals – Save on PSVR2 bundles
• Steam Deck Black Friday deals – Get the Steam Deck 256GB for £499

Technology Black Friday deals:

• Ring Black Friday deals – Get £110 off Ring Doorbells
• iPad Black Friday deals – Save £50 on the Apple iPad (2021)
• Apple Watch Black Friday deals – Save up to £40 on Apple Watches
• Black Friday TV deals – Get over £500 off
• Kindle Black Friday deals – Save on Kindle Scribe, Oasis and Paperwhite
• Printer Black Friday deals – 50% off HP, Canon and Brother printers
• Black Friday AirPod deals – Up to £50 off earbuds

More Black Friday deals:

• Black Friday Theatre ticket deals – Theatre tickets from £15
• Black Friday spa deals – Save up to 71% on luxurious spa deals
• LEGO Black Friday deals – Get LEGO Star Wars sets half price
• What are Amazon Invite-Only deals? – Get £400 off smart TVs
• John Lewis Black Friday deals – Get 25% off Shark and Ninja devices
• Sky Black Friday deals – Sky's lowest prices on TV and mobile
• Virgin Media Black Friday deals – Get three months' free Virgin Media broadband
• Black Friday broadband deals – Save up to £149.97 on broadband and bundles

For more of the best deals available now, check out the Sky Sports offers, TNT Sports offers and UK laptop deals.