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When is Black Friday, Cyber Monday? The holiday shopping rush starts soon

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Black Friday — the annual one-day shopping phenomenon that ushers in holiday gift-buying season and is usually marked by deep discounts and exasperated brick-and-mortar shoppers — is fast approaching.

But do you know when Black Friday and Cyber Monday is, exactly, and are you ready? The dates are closer than you may realize.

When is Black Friday?

Black Friday is always the Thursday after Thanksgiving, so this year, Black Friday will fall on November 29.

Likewise, Cyber Monday is the first Monday after Black Friday, which means Cyber Monday this year will fall on Monday, December 2.

That gives you roughy a week or so to get your shopping list in order.

Where to find the best Black Friday deals

The big-box stores such as Best Buy, Lowe’s, Sam’s Club, Target and Walmart are rolling out Black Friday deals now.

USA Today has also published a 2024 Black Friday guide to help steer you to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, along with which holiday shopping scams to avoid.

When does Amazon start Black Friday sales?

Looking for head start on Back Friday deals? Amazon announced the dates for its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and is serving up a preview of some of the upcoming bargains.

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What to buy in November and when to shop for the best deals

November brings Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but do you need to wait till then? When should you shop to find the lowest prices?

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Amazon’s Black Friday Week starts on Thursday, Nov. 21 and runs through Friday, Nov. 29.

Following Black Friday Week is the retailer’s Cyber Monday event, which begins Nov. 29 and runs through Monday, Dec. 2.

Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.

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