The annual savings extravaganza is fast approaching. Here’s how to prepare and get the best deals on Black Friday.
I know, I know. We’ve barely had time to eat and drink pumpkin spice everything. But time marches on, and the holidays creep ever closer. Amazon’s Prime Day mercifully returned to its rightful position as a mid-year savings extravaganza in 2021, leaving the fall to Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all the deals that will inevitably go live before your kids have even finalized their Halloween costumes. This story will serve as our Black Friday hub, and will be updated as deals are announced, so check back for more. But here’s what you need to know now. When Is Black Friday 2021? Officially, we’ll stuff our carts and max out our credit cards on Friday, Nov.26,2021. But in recent years, Black Friday has become Black November (and in some cases, Black October), as retailers offer mini-sales in the lead-up to Black Friday. For years, some stores have opened their doors on Thanksgiving Day, too. But the pandemic prompted a number of big-name retailers to cancel that practice last year, and we imagine they’ll do the same in 2021. Where Are the Best Tech Deals on Black Friday? When you think of Black Friday, you probably think of people trampling their neighbors to get a big-screen TV, game console, or laptop. But when high-speed internet and two-day delivery exists, why live that life? Even though certain popular items may be in short supply this holiday season, you have options, and there’s sure to be a laptop, tablet, smart speaker, or TV that fits your needs. Below are some deals you can already snag. Amazon, for example, started offering «Black Friday-worthy deals» on Oct.4, and is currently running an Alexa birthday sale with discounts on Echo devices, Fire TV streamers, and Fire tablets. Meanwhile, Walmart’s Deals for Days event officially returns Nov.3 (but you can start saving now). The idea is that you can get a head start on your holiday shopping and relax a little once December hits (or, you know, just buy more stuff). Why Is it Called Black Friday? Idaho residents having a normal one on Black Friday 2007. To most, the term itself signifies the day that retailers turn a profit and go from being «in the red» to «in the black.
