When is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, the day after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday follows soon after, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
Does Costco have a Black Friday sale?
Yes. According to the latest mailer, Costco’s first holiday savings event runs Oct. 31-Nov. 16, both in-warehouse and online. The second (and main Black Friday event) will run from Nov. 17-Dec. 1. Costco will also run Cyber Monday deals online on Dec. 1.
Are tech products really cheaper during Black Friday?
Yes — we often see some of the lowest prices of the year on a variety of tech products during Black Friday sales, including TVs, laptops, headphones, and more.
How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.