From tech to fashion and beauty to toys, Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year, perfect for getting ready for Christmas!
The traditional Black Friday falls on 24 November and Cyber Monday on 27 November in 2023. That’s not to mention the early Black Friday deals, which happen straight after October’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Black Friday has been a staple of the US shopping calendar for years, but it has also gained a solid foothold in the UK, with more retailers participating every year.
From PlayStation consoles, TVs, and laptops to toys, clothes, and a whole lot more, you can expect excellent prices across the board.
- Popular products and brands in the Black Friday sale
- Where to find the best Black Friday deals
- What were last year’s best Black Friday offers?
- What are the best-expected offers this Black Friday?
- Latest top Cyber Monday deals
- #1 top Black Friday shopping tip
- How to prepare for Black Friday 2023
- How to avoid Black Friday shopping fraud and scams
- Get the best Cyber Monday deals with hotukdeals
- Black Friday UK date and more answers
Popular products and brands in the Black Friday sale
Those looking for electronic items can anticipate substantial discounts on PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles, and Nintendo consoles, including the newer models such as the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch OLED.
Non-console shoppers can also look for reductions on high-performance gaming laptops to family PCs from brands like Dell, Acer, HP, Lenovo, and of course, Apple’s own line of MacBooks and iPads.
However, Black Friday is not just about electronics, fashion shoppers can expect deals on everything from trainers, jackets, shirts, suits, and baby clothes to accessories from brands like adidas or Nike.
On top, score exceptional deals on popular Home & Living items, with discounted rates on products ranging from the luxurious Dyson cordless vacuum cleaners, KitchenAid mixers, and Ninja air fryers to furnishings, and many more.
Be ready to dazzle this holiday season by seizing Black Friday beauty deals, offering considerable savings on top-brand items such as Fenty Beauty’s radiant lip glosses, Estée Lauder’s advanced night repair serums, Benefit Cosmetics’ exclusive eyebrow styling sets, and Sephora’s extensive collection of must-have skincare and makeup products.
Toy lovers can rest assured as practically all of the world’s biggest toy brands, like LEGO, Playmobil, Disney, and Hot Wheels will be offering big Black Friday discounts.
Popular products for Black Friday
Air Fryer, Apple AirPods, Apple Watch, gaming chairs, iPad, laptop, microwave, mobile phone, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Plus, PS5, TVs, Toys, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X
Popular brands for Black Friday
adidas, Dyson, Estée Lauder, Gymshark, IKEA, Jo Malone, LEGO, Lenovo, Nike, North Face, PlayStation, Samsung, Sonos, Ugg, Xbox, Vodafone, Zara
Where to find the best Black Friday deals
Whilst there will be Black Friday deals all over the place, some retailers are renowned for their good and early deals.
- Amazon: Known to cut prices by about 40%, Amazon hosts numerous ‘lightning deals’ that offer robust discounts for a limited period of time.
- Argos: Offers in-store and online discounts on a broad variety of items, from tech and kitchenware to fashion.
- Asos: Massive online fashion retailer with thousands of offers over Black Friday.
- Asda: Apart from toys, electricals, and gifts, you may find great deals on leading brands like LG, Samsung, Nerf, Barbie, Beats by Dre, and Russell Hobbs.
- Boots: Lots of offers on beauty products and make up, alongside personal electricals.
- Currys: Expect price drops in electronics, from washing machines to TVs and smaller appliances from big brands like Sony, Apple, and Bosch.
- eBay: Look forward to deals in electronics, homewares, and fashion departments.
- EE Store: The EE Store sells more than just smartphone contracts, you can get games consoles and more, making it ideal for Christmas shopping.
- JD Sports: Fitness and sports enthusiasts will find slashed prices in their fitness clothing, sportswear, and accessory ranges.
- John Lewis: For upmarket choices, John Lewis is the place to go. In the past, they’ve offered deals on popular items like iPads and laptops, TVs, cameras, toys, home furnishings, clothing, perfumes, and more.
- Tesco: From clothing and toys to computers and big brand electricals, Tesco’s Black Friday sale has it all.
- Sainsbury’s: Clothing, groceries and alcohol, you can get discounts across a large range of products.
- Smyths: Toys and gaming from one of the UKs biggest toy shops. Over 200 stores across the country.
- Very: This online-exclusive sells everything from fashion to toys and everything in between.
What were last year’s best Black Friday offers?
Last year’s sales were incredibly varied, but our community at hotukdeals saw many offers on Ninja Air Fryers (and air fryers in general), high-end vacuum cleaners from Shark and Dyson, consoles galore from Xbox and PlayStation, and of course lots of smart home devices from Amazon and Google — such as the huge Google Store Black Friday Sale.
There were also the expected big TV discounts from Samsung, LG, Sony, and newcomer Hisense. One of the biggest offers was on annual PlayStation Plus subscriptions, which went to a very hot 5016º, and game time top-ups from Sony — so watch out for similar offers on those.
These were the hottest offers seen on hotukdeals last Black Friday 2022 (the Black Friday week was from 1-28 November 2022):
- Xbox Wireless Controller + 6 Months Apple TV+ for £29.99 at Currys
- P55 DualSense Wireless Controller Black / White + Horizon Forbidden West PS5 for £44.98 at Argos
- Disney Plus 1 year subscription — NO VPN needed — 349 Turkish Lira or approximately £16.70 at Disney+
- PlayStation Plus: 12 Month Membership Essential for £33.34 or Extra for £56.70 with ShopTo PSN Credit at Playstation Store
- Xbox Series S 512GB Digital Console and 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for £189.99 at Smyths
- Google Pixel 6 5G Mobile Phone and 6 Months Apple TV+ for £299 or Pixel 6 Pro for £499 at Currys
- Ambiano Digital Dual Basket Air Fryer with 3 year warranty for £89.99 at Aldi
This special offer from Apple gave you a £50 voucher when you bought certain devices direct from Apple and was my personal favourite!
What are the best-expected offers this Black Friday?
Last year, we saw big discounts on laptops, tablets like Apple’s popular iPad, and smartphones. And TVs are always a big buy on Cyber Monday.
Expect big brands like Apple, Samsung, Google Pixel, and Xiaomi to offer large discounts across their ranges. You should find notable discounts on Google Home, Amazon Echo, and other smart home devices, including Fire TV Sticks due to the recent release of the new range.
One to look out for is deals on the PS5 (both disc and digital). With the PS5 Slim, a newer version has recently been announced, which means the earlier generation models should be discounted.
And due to the news of a Switch 2, there will probably be offers on Nintendo Switch both standard and OLED models, and it wouldn’t be fair not to mention the Xbox Series X|S — keep your eyes peeled.
We predict that air fryers — from Ninja, Tefal, and others — will be making a comeback this year, even with energy prices slowly coming down.
We’ve already seen some price drops for the newest iPhone 15, and it will be interesting to see what this Black Friday has to offer.
There are always big discounts on wearable tech too, so think smartwatches and fitness trackers from FitBit and Garmin, and of course the Apple Watch.
Latest top Cyber Monday deals
Update27/11/2023, 16:49
These deals have been updated, giving you the best up to date offers on hotukdeals and beyond!
Black Friday week has been and gone, and now Cyber Monday has arrived. The last day of the event until the Christmas sales start up!
John Lewis, Amazon and Tesco have some good offers today, but there are literally hundreds of daily deals to choose from!
LG G3 OLED55G36LA (2023) OLED HDR 4K Ultra HD 55-inch Smart TV for £1349 (buy at John Lewis)
Use the code LGTV150 to get, you guessed it, £150 off this 55-inch LG OLED smart TV — just in time for all those Christmas films! Yours for a total of £1349 at John Lewis.
EA SPORTS WRC Standard Edition PS5 for £29.99 (buy at Amazon)
The latest game in the FIA World Rally Championships series has dropped in price to £29.99 on Amazon. Great buy for Christmas for all your PS5 gamer friends.
Ninja 7.6L Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer and Dehydrator for £139 (buy at Argos)
Great price for a large dual airfryer from Ninja — 7.6 litres — for only £139. This is the lowest price it has ever been at Argos.
Baileys 1 litre for £10 (buy at Tesco)
This went live today using your ClubCard, if you missed out on the Sainsbury’s offer then this £10 litre bottle will help you get your Bailey’s fix.
Up to 50% off Nike Sale + Extra 25% off a £50 spend for Nike Members (search Nike now)
Enjoy up to 50% off on Nike sale items, along with an additional 25% off if you’re a Nike Member — simply use the code SPRINT23 to get the discount.
Further perks for Nike Members include complimentary delivery. Register for the Nike Membership to access free shipping, free returns, and other exclusive benefits.
Watch this page for more great offers during Cyber Monday — make some serious savings this year!
#1 top Black Friday shopping tip
When it comes to preparing yourself for Black Friday shopping, a savvy strategy often overlooked is the purchasing of discount vouchers in advance. Not only does this provide you with a predefined budget, but it also makes your shopping spree more efficient.
Retailers regularly offer gift cards or vouchers at prices lower than their actual value, enabling the smart shopper to grasp an initial layer of savings. Keep an eye out for these deals throughout the year in the voucher section at hotukdeals.
This financial sleight-of-hand can build up a significant sum by Black Friday. When the day arrives, you can use your already discounted ‘currency’ to clinch those too-good-to-miss deals, effectively adding a double layer of discounts.
How to prepare for Black Friday 2023
- Plan ahead and stick to your list: Consider what you really need or want and write it down.
- Be smart about savings: Buy reduced vouchers upfront and consider the actual price of a deal, not just the discounted rate.
- Compare prices: Use price comparisons like idealo and platforms like hotukdeals to spread your net widely for bargains.
- Focus not just on the latest gadgets: Look for last year’s models of recently launched products.
- Shop early: Stocks are usually limited, so use your shopping list and be quick with your purchase.
- Be aware of return policies: Policies may change around Black Friday. Know your rights.
- Consider delivery charges: Don’t let high postage charges ruin your bargain.
- Reserve time for shopping: Don’t just rush your shopping experience and enjoy Black Friday!
How to avoid Black Friday shopping fraud and scams
As the frenzy of Black Friday deals increases, so does the risk of falling victim to scams. It’s crucial to shield yourself from fraudulent practices during this period of high-intensity shopping.
Before making a purchase online, ensure the website is secure and reputable. Look for “https” in the URL and reviews of the site from other users at Google or trusted sources. The hotukdeals community can help here. Just drop a message in our discussion forum and get an answer quickly.
Be especially cautious of “too good to be true” deals from unknown sellers — these are often traps set to lure unsuspecting buyers.
Phishing attacks also tend to spike during Black Friday. Always double-check the email sender’s address for any promotional materials, and never click on suspicious links or share personal information if authenticity is doubtful.
Get the best Cyber Monday deals with hotukdeals
hotukdeals is your one-stop for this year’s Black Friday offers. Why? Because the hotukdeals community consists of 2.5 million people! It is the UK’s largest shopping community and a part of Pepper.com – the largest shopping community in the world.
On hotukdeals, real people share their expert opinions on the best offers for this year’s Black Month and it’s a community where members can share, vote, and comment on offers.
Last year there were over 1,000 deals posted over Black Friday on hotukdeals, just on one day! Over the Black Friday Week, there were 5,000 offers and 500,000 votes — the community are expert deal hunters and know what to look for.
Some incredible stats from Black Friday 2022 on hotukdeals
Last Black Friday on hotukdeals (25 November 2022)
- More than 1,000 offers
- More than 100,000 votes
- More than 18,000 comments
Last Black Week on hotukdeals (21-28 November 2022)
- More than 5,000 offers
- More than 500,000 votes
- More than 90,000 comments
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Sign up on hotukdeals for free, either through our desktop or laptop site or by downloading our free app.
You can register today and get started finding the best offers, deals, and vouchers out there! We even have a dedicated event page for the Black Friday 2023 shopping event.
Don’t miss a Black Friday deal: How to create alerts on hotukdeals
One of the best things about the hotukdeals community is that you can set up alerts to tell you when deals have been posted on your favourite products. Looking for a PS5 or iPhone 15 this year? Here’s how to do it.
- Go to Alerts on hotukdeals
If you want to be notified each time a new deal aligns with a product you’re interested in, just navigate to ‘Alerts‘ under your profile settings on hotukdeals.
- Set your alert keyword
Input a keyword relevant to your search e.g. “PlayStation” or “PS5” and it will automatically notify you each time a deal is posted. You can choose how hot the deal needs to be before it alerts you, and if you want an email sent along with the browser notification.
- Manage your Alerts
The notification options include site notifications, email notifications, or both. You can configure to receive an email alert each time a deal is listed, or you can choose to get a daily summary of all the deals related to your keywords posted throughout the day.
You can easily manage your alerts and change the options any time by simply clicking the edit button under My Alerts.
Curated Black Friday offers: hotukdeals’ Daily Picks
Every day, our Editorial team puts together a round-up of what’s hot/cool/must-have on that particular day, to make sure you won’t miss out on the best deals and hottest topics of the moment.
We send you a summary of our favourite deals, directly in our app so you never have to check anywhere else for great deals. It’s fun, it’s free, and it’s 100% handpicked offers for you!
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How to get the Daily Picks from hotukdeals
- Open the hotukdeals app.
- Go to your notifications (on Android) or Inbox (on iOS).
- Open the Daily Picks tab.
- That’s it! You can now see new picks once they are published. Enable or disable push settings, it’s up to you.
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Expert shopping tips on Black Friday: Discuss with the hotukdeals community
Comment on individual deal threads, get recommendations from other shopping experts, and follow members that post deals you’re interested in. Get ready for a thrilling shopping experience like no other! Prepare your shopping lists and happy bargain hunting with Black Friday UK in 2023 at hotukdeals!
Black Friday UK date and more answers
Black Friday lands in the UK on 24 November this year, with Cyber Monday on 27 November. However, you’ll see pre-Black Friday deals coming in as early as late October or early November.
Black Friday provides shoppers with an opportunity to exploit incredible deals and substantial discounts. It’s the perfect time to bag those expensive items you’ve had your eyes on all year. Discounts often start in the weeks leading up to Black Friday and stretch until the following Monday, known as Cyber Monday.
Black Friday originated in the United States and has been globally adopted as the day when most retailers launch their biggest sales.
Black Friday was introduced in the UK around 2013 and has since gained immense popularity, with more brands participating and sales volumes increasing each year.
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S., marking the start of the holiday shopping season with widespread deals in-store and online.
Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving, originally established to encourage online shopping. Deals often focused on tech and electronics, but now sees more varied offers.