Black Friday 2025 Date, Meaning, and Best Early Deals — Walmart, Amazon, Target Sale Schedule

Black Friday 2025 is creeping towards us, with the countdown ticking away for the biggest shopping affair worldwide. Celebrated on the Friday following Thanksgiving, all may have fallen this year on November 28, 2025. Whether online major retailers or high-street outlets, bargain hunters shall avail themselves of discounts on electronics, textiles, gadgets, and more wiped-off from the record books.

When is Black Friday 2025?

Sometimes Black Friday happens to be the day after Thanksgiving, which is the fourth Thursday in November.

👉 Thanksgiving falls this year on 27th November. Therefore, November 28 shall be the day for huge shopping.

What is Black Friday and Why is it Called That?

The term “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960s in Philadelphia, where police used it to describe the terrible traffic and chaos caused by shoppers in the streets after Thanksgiving. Initially, it was used with a negative connotation, but by the 1980s, retailers had appropriated the term to promote their sales.

Initially linked to profitability — when businesses would change from being “in the red” (meaning a loss) to being “in the black” (meaning a profit) as consumers bombarded the stores for year-end massive sales — the term stuck around and the tradition became global.

How Black Friday Became Such a Global Shopping Phenomenon

Initially, it was a day-long sale program in the U. S., until it evolved into a global retail extravaganza, stretching for weeks.

Big establishments like Walmart, Target, Macy's, and Best Buy begin deals even before the actual day of Black Friday — and online giants Amazon and Flipkart give digital shoppers Early Access Discounts of their own.

With stores opening just after midnight and doorbuster deals, Black Friday has become an expression of excitement and consumer frenzy in itself.

Black Friday 2025 Deals — What to Expect

Steep discounts on everything major — electronics, smart gadgets, fashion, appliances, travel — Black Friday 2025 is going to be huge.

Early ads are hinting at unprecedented price drops on PlayStation 5 bundles, Apple iPhones, 4K Smart TVs, laptops, and premium wearables.

Walmart deals will unfold in two major phases:

Event 1:

Online entry for Walmart+ members: November 13, 7 PM ET

Public sale: November 14–16, 2025

Event 2:

Online offers: November 25–27, 2025

In-store offers: November 28–30, 2025

Other retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Target are also expected to announce their early Black Friday sales starting mid-November.

Beyond the U. S. — Black Friday Goes Global

Over the last decade, Black Friday has turned out to be a global one, expanding to locations like India, the UK, and the Middle East. E-commerce giants such as Flipkart, Amazon India, and Myntra are now using Black Friday weekend to launch heavy holiday and festive season sales, merging Black Friday with local shopping festivals.

Pro Tip: How to Get the Best Bargains

Sign up for early alerts from your favorite stores.

Keep an eye on prices with Honey, CamelCamelCamel, or Flipshope.

Ensure you are sorted on discount by comparing offers from different outlets.

Remember Cyber Monday 2025 goes live on December 1 and will certainly keep the discounts flowing online.