It's time to start seriously thinking about your Christmas shopping! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost upon us, and while they may have their roots in the US holiday of Thanksgiving, that hasn't stopped UK retailers getting in on the act, too. Loads of our favourite stores are offering amazing deals, and a lot of them start way before our American friends start digging into their roast turkey [1] and pumpkin pie [2]. Whether you're looking to find the perfect gift, you need to upgrade a big appliance, or you just need a new party dress, there has never been a better time to shop and save. Keep reading for all of our favourite deals for 2018.
Fashion Deals
La Redoute: The French catalogue retailer is offering 40 percent off everything with the promo code BLACKFRIDAY [3]. The offer's valid all week.
New Look: New Look claims to be having its biggest Black Friday sale ever, and there's already up to 50 percent off selected items [4].
Boohoo: The fast-fashion retailer is dropping serious discounts all week long [5], but how low will they go? Stock is likely to sell out quickly in popular sizes, so when you shop depends on how much you want that bargain!
Missguided: Like Boohoo, Missguided is dropping surprise discounts [6]; just use the code DROPPIN to see how much you can save.
Topshop: Topshop is offering a number of deals, but the big Black Friday reveal is still being kept under wraps. You can sign up to get details as soon as they're announced [7].
ASOS: ASOS is keeping schtum about its exact discount, but there's definitely some kind of offer coming this week. Keep an eye on the Black Friday page [8] for more info.
Pretty Little Thing: There's 25 percent off everything at Pretty Little Thing [9] as a Black Friday warmup, but we have a feeling the discounts are going to get bigger as the week goes on.
In The Style: Use the code TREATME for a surprise discount at In The Style [10].
Debenhams: The department store will be announcing deals all week [11]. Things have kicked off with 20 percent off womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and home with the code RK22.
Hobbs: Get your Kate Middleton on with 20 percent off sitewide at Hobbs [12] from Nov. 19-25. Use the code CAT20.
Matalan: The Black Friday event at Matalan means there's up to 50 percent off everything [13].
Bluebella Lingerie: If you fancy getting a sexy little something for Christmas, Bluebella is offering up to 50 percent off certain styles [14] between Friday and Monday.
Boux Avenue: More big savings on lingerie at Boux Avenue, where there will be up to 40 percent off, plus a gift with purchase if you spend over £60. Sign up for access now [15], and you'll be entered into a draw to win a year's supply of lingerie.
Accessorize: There are discounts all week, beginning with 20 percent off the Winter shop. Look out for more in store and online [16] as we head towards the weekend.
Beauty Deals
Feel Unique: Feel Unique will be offering a free gift when you spend £100, plus up to 30 percent off [17]. There will be extra deals on brands like Benefit, Urban Decay, and Living Proof. Vote on the brand's Instagram [18] to choose the deals you'd like to see.
Boots: Expect Black Friday deals on electrical beauty and gift sets [19] (including better-than-half-price Sonicare toothbrushes), plus loads of offers on perfume, gifts, and more.
Superdrug: Save up to 50 percent on brands like Oral-B, Gilette, and Revolution Cosmetics, plus perfume and gifts, including the Sanctuary Pamper Me Gift Set for only £20 [20].
Beauty Bay: Promising "a haul worth shouting about," Beauty Bay is offering up to 30 percent off [21] across the store.
Escentual: Get up to 50 percent off top brands between Friday and Monday [22], including deals on Benefit, Guerlain, Caudalie, Michael Kors, and DHC.
Glossier: There's 20% off everything at Glossier [23] between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The brand rarely — if ever — does discounts, so now is the time to get that Boy Brow in your basket.
This Works: There'll be 25% off at This Works [24] over the weekend, plus a few other treats as the weekend continues.
Tanologist: The cool new tanning brand is offering its instant tan for only £5 [25], plus 50% off sitewide until Monday.
Avon: Two of Avon's innovative "letterbox looks" will be available for only £16 on Black Friday. On Cyber Monday, a Tabitha Webb Pure Temptation gift set can be grabbed for a third of the usual price. Avon's also launching it's first ever beauty advent calendar on Nov. 30, and you can view other deals here [26].
Fenty Beauty: There's 10% off Fenty Beauty this weekend at Harvey Nichols, both in store and online [27].
Bare Minerals: Look out for amazing deals on gift sets and starter kits from Bare Minerals at stockists like Boots, House of Fraser, and Brown Thomas. Plus, get 15 percent off in boutiques and online [28] from Friday to Monday.
Home and Lifestyle Deals
John Lewis: Since it's "Never knowingly undersold," John Lewis is offering some serious bargains in the run-up to Black Friday. One deal to snap up fast is the cult KitchenAid stand mixer, with a whopping £180 [29] off. There's also £200 off a top-of-the-range Miele washing machine [30].
Harveys: The furniture store will launch an up-to-half-price sale, plus an extra 20 percent off a special "Black Friday collection." The deals begin on Nov. 19 in store and online [31].
Wayfair: There'll be a giant Black Friday blowout on Wayfair, with discounts on everything from rugs to garden furniture. Bookmark this page for all the deals [32].
Getting Personal: The specialists in personalised gifts and treats [33] will be offering 20 percent off all week. Just use the code BLACK20 to take advantage of the deal.
My Protein: If you're a fitness fanatic, now is the time to stock up. My Protein is offering a whopping 40 percent off everything [34], including protein powders, snacks, and workout gear.
Ancestry: If you want to find out more about your family history, Ancestry is reducing the cost of its DNA kit from £79 to £49 on Black Friday [35].
Technology Deals
Sky: Get a free 43-inch LG Ultra HD Smart TV worth £399 for just £55 per month as part of the offer when taking the Sky Black Friday Bundle [36]. You can also make savings on broadband, the Sky Soundbox, and mobile packages.
Amazon: The megaretailer is announcing new deals daily [37], including over 30 percent off the Amazon Echo and Amazon Fire Stick, 40 percent off the Fire 7 tablet, £30 off Kindles, and big savings on smart home devices like the Ring doorbell.
Argos: Look out for big discounts [38] on laptops, vacuum cleaners, TVs, headphones, and fitness trackers, among many more.
Currys PC World: The tech giant is keeping things secret, but you can build a pre-Black Friday wish list [39] to be sent to your own personalised deal page once the offers go live. Judging by the blurb, the retailer will be offering deals on TVs, consoles, and laptops.
Readly: Get two months of unlimited access to digital magazines for only £1.99 [40] with Readly's Black Friday deal. Perfect for all those long train journeys visiting family over the festive season!