Black Friday 2022: The Best Early Sales and Deals to Shop

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Black Friday

The holiday season is descending upon us before you know it. And with it, everyone's favorite shopping holiday: Black Friday 2022.

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Black Friday

Though Black Friday used to exclusively describe the Friday after Thanksgiving when shoppers would flood the local mall to compete for doorbuster deals in the middle of the night, in 2022, 

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Black Friday

that's going to look a lot different. In recent years, Black Friday has become synonymous with the entire month of November.

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Black Friday

We're expecting retailers to continue that trend this year, as shoppers remain both weary of supply chain delays and are more eager than ever to cut down on holiday spending due to inflation. 

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Black Friday

(Plus, there's no bigger incentive than retailers already cutting deals early.) So ...

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When is Black Friday 2022?

This year, Black Friday falls on November 25. While that is well over a few weeks away, the key to successful holiday shopping is preparation, so it's smart to start making your gift list and keeping your eyes peeled for standout deals now.

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Already, we are seeing prices lower than Black Friday last year on best-selling products like vacuums, headphones and air fryers that we've tried firsthand at the Good Housekeeping Institute. 

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When is Black Friday 2022?

What's more, retailers known for their Black Friday savings are hosting major fall sales right now that are worth your attention if you're shopping early this year.

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Amazon On the heels of Amazon's Prime Day Early Access Sale, there are still so many Black Friday-worthy deals left to shop this week, including over 50% off select luggage, bedding and Halloween decor.

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Lowe's Lowe's has tons of early Black Friday deals worth shopping now. This week (through 10/19), take up to $700 off select large appliances. 

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Macy's Hosting its annual fall sale with the lowest prices of the season, the department store includes 40-60% off women's fashion, men's fashion, home and more.

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Overstock During Overstock's fall savings event, take up to 70% off thousands of home items, plus free shipping on everything. 

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Overstock Take an extra 15% off select lighting, select home office furniture, select patio and garden furniture and decor and an extra 20% off select rugs.

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When is Black Friday 2022?

The Home Depot This week, take up to 30% off large appliances, 30% off select bedding and bath linens, 25% off select ceiling fans, 25% off select accent mirrors and wall mirrors and 25% off artificial plants.

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Walmart It has been reported that Walmart has excessive inventory this year, which has led to dropped prices across the board. We are seeing huge discounts on fall essentials like sweaters, 

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Walmart Halloween costumes, guest bedroom decor, holiday decor and indoor heaters. Added bonus: if you're a fan of The Pioneer Woman, so many Pioneer Woman kitchen and home products are on sale right now, too.

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Wayfair Wayfair just announced that a second Way Day 2022 is coming up later this month on October 26-27. 

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Wayfair Ahead of the big sale, you can take up to 60% off select outdoor and patio furniture, up to 60% off select kitchen and dining furniture, 

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Wayfair up to 55% off select living room furniture, up to 40% off select home office furniture and up to 40% off select bedroom furniture.

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When is Black Friday 2022?

Ahead, shop some of our favorite picks from these current sales and more of our most popular gift ideas from last year that are on sale for the sale event's day-of prices. 

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When is Black Friday 2022?

We also answered our readers' most frequently asked questions about Black Friday, including when and where to start shopping for the best sales.

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Dyson Ball Multi-Floor Origin HEPA Vacuum for  $299.99 (32% off)

Right now, the Dyson Ball Multi-Floor Origin upright vacuum is 32% off for a whopping $135 discount. 

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Dyson Ball Multi-Floor Origin HEPA Vacuum for  $299.99 (32% off)

This deal is not to be missed because we rarely see Dyson vacuums discounted more than $100 off the original price, even during Black Friday or other major sale holidays. 

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Dyson Ball Multi-Floor Origin HEPA Vacuum for  $299.99 (32% off)

This vacuum cleaner effortlessly steers thanks to Dyson's signature ball axle and glides across different floor types with ease. It works best on carpet and rugs, but it’s great on laminate and wood floors, too.

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Ninja 5.5 qt. Air Fryer XL for  $69.00 (29% off)

Ninja makes some of the best air fryers on the market. This one boasts a larger-than-average 5.5-quart capacity, so you can cook up to 3 pounds of food 

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Ninja 5.5 qt. Air Fryer XL for  $69.00 (29% off)

(that's enough french fries and chicken wings to feed the whole family). When you're finished, you can pop the non-stick ceramic basket into the dishwasher. 

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Ninja 5.5 qt. Air Fryer XL for  $69.00 (29% off)

It is significantly cheaper at Walmart than Amazon right now (about half the price!), which is the lowest markdown we've ever seen on this XL model.

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Revlon One-Step Volumizer and Hair Dryer for  $32.49 (19% off) $69.00 (29% off)

If you're not familiar with the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer, it is an insanely popular hair dryer brush and an Amazon bestseller.

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Revlon One-Step Volumizer and Hair Dryer for  $32.49 (19% off) $69.00 (29% off)

It has over 254,000 5-star ratings, and it claims to achieve smooth blowouts in half the time of a regular hair dryer.

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Revlon One-Step Volumizer and Hair Dryer for  $32.49 (19% off) $69.00 (29% off)

Its volumizing namesake comes from its ability to easily place the dryer close to the scalp, beneath the hair, for that swingy, salon-coiffed look.

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Revlon One-Step Volumizer and Hair Dryer for  $32.49 (19% off) $69.00 (29% off)

The hair tool triumphed in drying hair fastest, and our consumer testers ranked it high for adding shine to hair.

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Apple Watch Series 3 Smartwatch with GPS for  $149.00 (25% off)

One of the most affordable Apple Watches on the market thanks to newer model releases, the Series 3 is made even more affordable with this 25% off deal at Walmart.

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Apple Watch Series 3 Smartwatch with GPS for  $149.00 (25% off)

While this model doesn't support cellular service, it does come with GPS capabilities for navigation and many of the health-tracking features Apple Watch devices are known for, like fitness tracking, sleep tracking, measuring heart rate and more.

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Apple Watch Series 3 Smartwatch with GPS for  $149.00 (25% off)

It's also water resistant, so it's designed to withstand sweat from workouts. It's rare to find an Apple Watch under $200, so this is another great chance to check a gift off your list far ahead of the holidays.

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The Twillery  Co. 6.5' Green Fir Artificial Christmas Tree for  $189.99 (32% off)

This is one of our favorite fake Christmas trees that you can buy on Wayfair. Reviewers rave that this is one of the most beautiful fake trees they've seen thanks to its fullness and quality.

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The Twillery  Co. 6.5' Green Fir Artificial Christmas Tree for  $189.99 (32% off)

While several noted it took a while to fully fluff the branches, they did note the quality of construction, especially for the price. "It looks beautiful once brought to life," one reviewer wrote.

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The Twillery  Co. 6.5' Green Fir Artificial Christmas Tree for  $189.99 (32% off)

"Takes a while but worth it." The manufacturer also notes that it can be used both indoors and outdoors under a covered area like a hooded porch.

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Mistana Alastair Bar and Counter Stool for  $195.99 (60% off)

If you're going for a Parisian bistro vibe in your kitchen or bar, this stool will do the trick. It has a wicker rattan frame featuring a round seat made of woven plastic that's likely easy to wipe clean.

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Mistana Alastair Bar and Counter Stool for  $195.99 (60% off)

The best part (other than 60% off)? The stool arrives fully assembled, so you're able to use it right out of the box.

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The Cellar All-In-One Pan for  $62.93 (65% off)

Surely inspired by the Our Place Always Pan, this is a great tool for the cook with limited storage space in their kitchen. 

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The Cellar All-In-One Pan for  $62.93 (65% off)

It's made of cast iron for optimal heat retention but finished with a non-stick ceramic coating for easy cooking and cleanup. It also comes with a stainless steel steamer insert for even more versatility.

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Michael Kors Phoebe Leather Grab Tote for $161.10 (55% off)

A genuine leather tote for $160 is a great find, never mind that this one is designed by Michael Kors.

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Michael Kors Phoebe Leather Grab Tote for $161.10 (55% off)

The Phoebe tote is a great everyday bag that can carry everything you need for work (it will comfortably fit most laptops), shopping or even a quick overnight trip.

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Michael Kors Phoebe Leather Grab Tote for $161.10 (55% off)

It has a drawstring and snap closure, sturdy handles and comes with an adjustable crossbody strap.

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When should you start shopping for Black Friday?

Jessica Teich, deputy editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute, says that you should start shopping early in the fall. "Since 2020, Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings have been kicking off 

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When should you start shopping for Black Friday?

as early as October in an attempt to prevent supply chain issues and shipping delays," she said. "Last year’s day-of Black Friday deals were no less impressive than

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When should you start shopping for Black Friday?

the markdowns in the weeks leading up to the event, so start deal-hunting by October."

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What stores are open on Black Friday 2022?

Many retailers have shifted toward closing their doors on Thanksgiving Day, namely Walmart. But for those who want to nab deals in person, 

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What stores are open on Black Friday 2022?

Walmart and others plan to open their doors as early as 5 a.m. In the meantime, it's best to keep an eye out for Black Friday store hours here as we continue to track official announcements.

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Where are the best places to find Black Friday deals?

"You can find Black Friday deals essentially everywhere, from locally owned shops to large box retailers like Amazon, 

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Where are the best places to find Black Friday deals?

Target and Walmart to home stores like Wayfair, tech staples including Best Buy and, of course, clothing retailers like Nordstrom and Macy’s," says Teich.

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What are the most popular Black Friday deals?

Teich says that last year, Good Housekeeping readers favored bedding deals like the Saatva Classic Mattress and Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set, for example, 

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What are the most popular Black Friday deals?

plus robot vacuums, air fryers and coffeemakers. Amazon reported similar success with vacuums, Alexa-enabled devices and headphones 

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What are the most popular Black Friday deals?

and Adobe reported that toys, gift cards, books, video games, electronics and small kitchen appliances drove online Black Friday spending last year.

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Does Amazon have Black Friday deals?

Yes! In fact, Amazon's Black Friday deals are some of the best to shop, especially if you're planning to shop early. 

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Does Amazon have Black Friday deals?

Teich mentioned above that some retailers started holiday sales as early as October in 2020 and 2021 — Amazon has been one of the companies leading that charge.

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Does Amazon have Black Friday deals?

Amazon's best sellers during Black Friday last year were vacuums, Alexa-enabled device, and headphones, so be sure to check Amazon first if any of those items are on your gift list. 

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Does Amazon have Black Friday deals?

Some of those items, like the Dyson Ball vacuum, are discounted enough that you can go ahead and purchase now without missing out on substantial savings later on.

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Does Apple have Black Friday deals?

Sort of. Apple's Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion is typically cash back based on spending instead of a sale with traditional discounts.

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Does Apple have Black Friday deals?

Last year, Apple gave out free Apple Store gift cards worth up to $100 to customers who bought certain products during Black Friday.

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Does Apple have Black Friday deals?

The store card makes a pretty sweet accompaniment to any Apple gift you're giving but is less compelling for those hoping to save upfront.

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Does Apple have Black Friday deals?

For the best Black Friday Apple deals, shop from third-party retailers like Amazon and Walmart, who have been known to discount best-selling Apple products like up to 30% off AirPods and Apple Watches.

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Why is it called Black Friday?

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the term originated among Philadelphia police officers in the early 1960s.

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Why is it called Black Friday?

Officers used the term "Black Friday" to describe the day after Thanksgiving when droves of suburban tourists flocked to the city to begin their holiday shopping.

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Why is it called Black Friday?

The huge crowds created a headache for the police, who worked longer shifts than usual as they dealt with traffic jams, accidents, shoplifting and other issues.

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Why is it called Black Friday?

Later on, in the 1980s, the phrase then began to take hold among retail merchants who were operating at a financial loss, or “in the red,” until the post-Thanksgiving boost in sales turned a profit or put them “in the black.”

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Why is it called Black Friday?

Black Friday described the day stores began to turn a profit for the year and what would become the biggest shopping day in the United States.

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