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Black Friday season is officially here. That’s right, it’s a season, not just a day. Retailers are rolling out deals earlier and earlier every year, the Deseret News previously reported, and what used to be a single day of doorbusters has evolved into a weekslong marathon of markdowns. This year, the official Black Friday lands on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, with Cyber Monday following on Dec. 1. However, many major retailers have already launched early deals. According to Good Morning America‘s deal experts, Black Friday is prime time for “big-ticket” items like TVs, laptops, vacuums, mattresses and kitchen appliances. Meanwhile, Cyber Monday is best for deals on tech accessories, beauty products, software, travel products and fashion. Retailers are using all of November to introduce waves of discounts, giving shoppers more chances to save. Here is a breakdown of early Black Friday deals about to begin or already underway. Early Black Friday deals Amazon: Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday deals run from Nov. 20 through Dec. 1, offering up to 50% off on holiday essentials, seasonal decor and Amazon devices, with other discounts on home goods, electronics, beauty and apparel. As a bonus, its Thanksgiving meal offer “Feed 5 for $25″ is back and available to order. Best Buy: Early Black Friday deals are already live, featuring discounts on smart TVs, laptops and home tech. Crate & Barrel: Holiday savings begin Nov. 20, including home hosting essentials, seasonal décor and more. Home Depot: Home improvement sales are in full swing, with deals on appliances and power tools, plus discounts on holiday and home decor and smart home appliances. Macy’s: Over 500 discounts on fashion, beauty, jewelry and home goods are now available online and in-store. Nordstrom: Sales start Nov. 28 and continue through Cyber Monday on Dec. 1. REI: True to its tradition, REI will close on Black Friday to encourage people to “Opt Outside,” but its holiday sale runs Nov. 14-24. Sephora: Deals haven’t dropped just yet, but beauty lovers should keep watch — last year’s discounts hit up to 30% off major brands. Target: Its Holiday Price Match Guarantee runs now through Dec. 24. Walmart: The company announced highly anticipated Black Friday and Cyber Monday event plans for 2025. The first event will run Nov. 14-16, with the second taking place Nov. 25-30. The sales event will wrap up with a third event running for one day on Cyber Monday, Dec. 1. Walmart will offer up to 60% off top brands. How to find the best Black Friday deals Consumer Reports recently shared its top shopping tips for navigating Black Friday. Here are a few of the most useful:
