When does Target's official Black Friday sale event start? Date, Item inclusions, and more

As Black Friday nears, Target's skipping the wait – big price cuts are live now in popular sections. Target officially launched the Black Friday shopping event on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The sale event will run through the popular holiday till Saturday, November 29, 2025. 
Shoppers can also look forward to exclusive deal drops that will start from November 27, 2025, for two days. 

Heavy discounts, some up to 61% off can be exciting for shoppers, who can snag presents and cold-weather must-haves before things get hectic. This first wave includes handy stuff like Apple AirTags for keeping track of trips, plus KitchenAid blenders, great for holiday cookies.

Also in: warm sweaters, loose-fit jeans, comfy clogs that look pricey but aren’t. 

Target kicks off early Black Friday deals with major markdowns across every category

Black Friday isn't here just yet, although Target's already slashing prices on tons of stuff - clothes, gadgets, kitchen tools, toys, even furniture - so this might be the quickest start to holiday deals we’ve seen. You’ll find big brands dropping hard: take Bose QuietComfort earphones, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Breville’s Smart Oven Air Fryer, and more.

Snagging new clothes feels easier when a V-neck sweater by A New Day, Astoria fleece pullover, and more. Around the house, storage gets cheaper - the WhizMax shoe rack and Studio McGee’s cozy throw blanket are all on heavy discounts.

The Ninja PossibleCooker, Keurig mini model, as well as the 18-piece food container set by Rubberma are all on discounts, making it easier to accommodate guests during the holidays at a lower cost. Apple products, such as AirPods and the 11-inch iPad adds in the excitement for tech enthusiasts.

Shoppers can browse the sale and get big-ticket items and stocking-stuffer gifts before their shelf spots are claimed with everything, including wide-leg jeans and winter slippers, espresso machines and smart TVs, all on sale before inventory begins to dwindle.

Following heavy Black Friday deals, the coming weekend will be shifted to Cyber Monday deals for shoppers who miss out during rush hours. The Cyber Monday deals will go on till December 1, 2025.

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