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The most notorious shopping event of the year is slowly making its way to us: Black Friday is less than three weeks away.
That's right: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the weekend of savings in between is almost here, and there will be plenty of seasonal sales at some of the biggest retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, kicking off as early as Nov. 14. ZDNET has been tracking early deals, and we'll continue monitoring all-time low prices and significant price drops on categories our editors test and love.
Also: Our favorite early Black Friday deals
That's why I've compiled everything I know about shopping sales as ZDNET's deals and shopping editor. I'm passing my favorite tips, tricks, and need-to-know info to you so you can shop savvy this holiday season. Consider this your all-inclusive guide to the 2025 holiday shopping season. Here's everything you need to know to shop Black Friday deals and other seasonal savings offers exactly like a shopping editor.
Also: The 15+ best tech stocking stuffers perfect for holiday gifting (all under $75)
When is Black Friday?
This year in the US, Black Friday is on Nov. 28, 2025, one day after Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 27.
When is Cyber Monday?
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