The biggest shopping event of the year, Black Friday will take place on Friday November 27th this year.
But a number of major retailers, including Amazon, Currys, Boots and Superdrug have already launched deals as part of early sales.
Shops are slashing prices on items earlier than ever this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With a range of sales available on must-have items like phones and coffee machines, it's a perfect time to save cash on things you might need and of course, get a head start on your Christmas shopping.
If you're wondering which retailers are taking part, we've included a full list below to make things easier.
Retailers already taking part in Black Friday 2020
- Amazon - check out our best Amazon deals page for more info.
- Currys PC World - check out our best Currys deals page for more info.
- Boots - check out our best Boots deals page for more info.
- Superdrug - check out our best Superdrug deals page for more info.
- O2 - check out our best O2 deals page for more info.
- Missguided - check out our best Missguided deals page for more info.
- Wowcher - check out our best Wowcher deals page for more info.
- Carphone Warehouse - check out our best Carphone Warehouse deal page for more info.
Not sure where to start? Here's our full breakdown of the best Black Friday deals available to shop now.
Best early Black Friday deals
Amazon
The online retail giant launched its early Black Friday sale at the end of October, with new daily deals set to run until the big day on 27 November.
Best Amazon deals:
Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NZ801UK] - £199 (was £329.99)
Sanctuary Spa Gift Set - £20 (£40)
Oral-B SmartSeries Black 6500 CrossAction Electric Toothbrush - £59.99 (was £229.99)
De'Longhi Lattissima Touch - £154.99 (was £279.99)
Boots
Boots announced it was offering shoppers a month-long of Black Friday deals at the start of the month - and so far the deals haven't disappointed.
Best Boots deals:
- No7 Perfect Party Collection - £75 (was £198.50)
- Oral-B Pro 2 2000N CrossAction Electric Toothbrush - £39.98 (was £80)
- Origins Skincare Superstars Set - £35 (worth £82.57)
- Paco Rabanne 1 Million For Men 100ml - £45 (was £69)
Currys PC World
Tech giant Currys has kicked off its pre-Black Friday sale with a selection of 'Why Wait' deals.
Best Currys deals:
- Shark Flexology True Pet Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum Cleaner - £349 (was £549)
- Dyson Supersonic Gift Edition Hair Dryer & Travel Bag - £299
- Beats Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - £125 (was £179)
- LG 49" Smart 4K Ultra HD TV with Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa - £479 (was £599)
- Hotpoint NSWR 742U WK UK Washing Machine - £219 (was £299)
Superdrug
High street chain Superdrug has started its Black Friday sale weeks ahead of the official date, giving shoppers plenty of time to find beauty and make up bargains.
Best Superdrug deals:
- Oral B Pro 2 2500 Black Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case - £32.99 (was £79.99)
- Braun FaceSpa Pro 922 Facial Epilator Beauty Gift Set - £69.99 (was £149.99)
- Missguided Ultimate Collection Bath & Body Gift Set - £25 (was £50)
BaByliss Smooth Radiance 230 Straightener - £22.99 (was £49.99)
O2
Phone network O2 has launched massive Black Friday savings on coveted Apple and Samsung handsets ahead of 27 November.
- iPhone 11 64GB: Unlimited data and up to 12 months of Disney+ and 12 months of Apple TV+ = £39.98 a month (£60 upfront).
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Unlimited data and up to 12 months of Disney+ and 12 months of Apple TV+ = £39.70 a month (£30 upfront).
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: 5GB and up to six months of Disney+ = £44 a month (£30 upfront)
- iPhone SE 64GB: Unlimited data and up to 12 months of Disney+ and 12 months of Apple TV+ = £39.84 a month (£50 upfront).
Carphone Warehouse
Carphone Warehouse is rolling out Black Tag savings on coveted smartphone brands in the run up to Christmas.
Best Carphone Warehouse deals:
- Apple iPhone 11 128GB with 20GB of data = £34.99 per month and £79.99 upfront cost. Save £300.
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Apple iPhone SE 128GB with 20GB of data =£25.99 per month and £9.99 upfront cost.
Save £210. Samsung Galaxy A21s 32GB with 10GB of data = £14.99 per month and £0 upfront cost. Save £120
- Huawei P40 5G 128GB with unlimited data =£28.99 per month and £19.99 upfront cost. Save £178.
Lakeland
The homeware specialist has kicked off savings weeks ahead of 27 November, with deals on everything from small appliances to cleaning tools.
Best Lakeland deals
- Lavazza Jolie Coffee Machine - £49.99 (was £79.99)
- Shark Klik n Flip Steam Pocket Mop - £79.99 (was £119.99)
- Gtech AirRAM MK2 Vacuum AR29 and Multi MK2 Handheld Vacuum - £299.98 (save £50)
Very
The online retailer has kicked off it Black Friday sale with discounts on tech, fashion and home items.
Very Black Friday deals:
Samsung QE55Q80T 55 inch Smart TV - £899 (was £1599)
Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13 inch - £1249 (was £1399)
Nike Air Max 90 SE Trainers - £90 (was £115)
Hoover H-WASH 300 Washing Machine - £299 (was £399)
1:24 Scale Lamborghini Aventador Lp 700-4 Remote Control Car - £12.59 (was £17.99)
You can also get £15 off your online shopping using TopCashback's latest offer. Find out how to redeem the savings below.
How to shop like a pro this Black Friday?
Do your own research: Make sure you keep track of price changes on coveted items to ensure you are really getting the best savings. Find retailers with price promises, so you can get a refund if your desired item is found cheaper elsewhere.
Focus your search: Make a list. This is the best way to avoid impulse buying items you don't really need. A solid list will also make it easier for you to narrow your search and hone in on specific deals quicker.
Bookmark relevant pages ahead of time: If you've been stalking that 42-inch TV or Apple iPad for weeks, bookmarking the pages will make it quicker for you to add to cart when the sales launch.
Look for additional savings: Find ways to get free delivery, opt for click and collect services and sign up to cashback sites like Topcashback where you'll earn extra cash on purchases you are going to make any way.
Stay in the loop: Sign up to newsletters and emails from your favourite retailers to get early access to offers and VIP slots. Also if you're an avid social media user, follow your favourite retailers' social media accounts for the latest updates.
What is Black Friday and when is it taking place?

Black Friday always takes place on the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday.
This year the shopping event will officially fall on Friday 27 November, and run until Cyber Monday on Monday 30 November.
However a number of retailers are already teasing early deals and promotions - so keep your eyes peeled and check our When is Black Friday 2020 guide for more information.