is almost over, with Cyber Monday (yesterday) supposedly marking the last day of the sales, but there's still time to shop – and save money while doing so. The huge shopping event 'officially' started on Friday 29 November ended on 2 December and loads of our favourite stores and retailers introduced huge sales – and the Mirror's shopping team have rounded up to help you to get the most from your money.
For savvy shoppers, Black Friday, and the days surrounding it are ones to make a note of in your diary, as it's typically a time when you can find epic deals on almost every type of product, from tech and appliances to fashion and beauty.
Major retailers such as , and have been running Black Friday discounts for a few weeks now, while some of the latest Cyber Monday sales included , Space NK, and .
Undoubtedly one of the best places to find deals is at Amazon too, many of which are still running. Some of our top Amazon Cyber Monday sales picks include , and the ever-popular .
Here's our pick of the best bargains to buy now...
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Best Black Friday 2024 deals still live
Black Friday is drawing to a close but if you're looking to save money, we've found lots of unmissable offers are still live – including , and . Here's our pick of the 10 best deals currently live...
Premium Handheld Vacuum WV270UK, was £179.99, now £119.99 from
Refurbished Apple Watch Series 4, worth £399.95, now from £89 from
Echo Dot, was £54.99, now £22.99 from
Aspinal of London Midi Mayfair Bag, was £650, now £520 from
Supersonic Nural hair dryer, was £399.99, now £329.99 from
PlayStation 5 Model Group - Slim Console, was £479.99, now £399.99 from
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex Serum 50ml, was £112.99, now £45.33 from
Dark Wash Denim Birdie Mini Dress, was £75, now £60 from
Large Always Pan, was £155, now £95 from
GV2 Turin Diamond Swiss Quartz White Stainless Steel Watch, was £2,995, now £295 from
Black Friday isn't the same date every year, although it traditionally falls on the first Friday after the American celebration of , which this year means it took place 29 November 2024 (last Friday). Four weekends before Christmas, it marks one of the busiest – and best – shopping events in the year, and a great time to make a dent in your Christmas shopping while saving money.
Shoppers can typically shop thousands of impressive money-saving deals across the whole weekend until Cyber Monday (2 December) – with some offers even carrying on longer, as we're seeing.
When do the Black Friday 2024 sales start in the UK?While lots of retailers launched their Black Friday sales at 00:01 on 29 November 2024, many introduced early offers – including fashion, beauty, tech and homeware brands.
If you've got your eye on something in particular, it's a good idea to have a look at the brands' websites now in case they're still running sales.
When do the Black Friday 2024 sales end?typically stay active over that whole weekend and end at 11:59 on Cyber Monday, which this year fell on 2 December 2024 – although some retailers may continue to lower prices throughout December.
However, while some prices may drop further as the weekend goes on, you also run the risk of your favourite item selling out if you wait too long before buying.
Why is it called Black Friday?The phrase 'Black Friday' supposedly comes from the term that police in the US used to refer to the crowds of people and heavy traffic that came with the start of the Christmas shopping season.
Nowadays, it's widely used by retailers to mark this day (or days) of deals at the end of November.
What brands took part in Black Friday 2024?
Some smaller retailers don't get involved in Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but most of the big names did, including the likes of , John Lewis, eBay, LookFantastic, ASOS, Boots and Currys.
How to find the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday dealsWith so many retailers, big and small, launching sales around this time, it can be hard to know if you're getting the best deal on the day. We recommend shopping around before clicking 'buy', to ensure you're getting your favourite item for the best possible price. You can also check out price comparision websites such as Camelcamelcamel.
Here on the our team of shopping experts have also pulled together to highlight the best offers as we see them.
