Black Friday 2024 Best Overall Deals

Whether you’re in need of a vacuum or a holiday, shop our curated edit of Black Friday deals.

The Best Black Friday deals 2024.

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In a short few years Black Friday, once a solely - and rather extremely- American tradition, has transformed Australia’s consumer culture. In an increasingly global and connected world this makes sense. Taking over from the Boxing Day Sales as the premier shopping event, the four day Black Friday weekend - this year held from November 29 to Monday December 2 (Cyber Monday) is expected to generate $6.7 billion. According to the Australian Retailer’s Association this is an increase of 5.5 per cent. As many of us have already noticed, many of the sales now begin earlier than the traditional Friday after the American Thanksgiving holiday. The Australian Retailer’s Association predicts retailers will experience a $69.7 billion boost in the six week period leading up to Christmas.

What this means also is that there is an overwhelming amount of Black Friday deals on offer. To help navigate this - and to minimise the chance of a sales fever regrettable purchase - we’ve edited the best deals across categories important to readers of The Australian.

In the excitement of nabbing a bargain it can be easy to forget some of the non-negotiable rules of shopping the sales: make a list, check what you really need or if an item is already on your wish list and think of several ways you’re going to wear or use your new purchase.

Wish lists at the ready? Let’s shop.

The Best Black Friday Sales 2024

TECH

There are plenty of tech deals on offer this Black Friday.

Technology might sometimes feel like we can’t live with, or without, it. But anyway, perhaps you need a new washing machine? The Good Guys have a range of offers. Appliances Online is putting fridges, dishwashers and cooktops on sale too with savings up up to $730. On a more fun note, perhaps you could settle in for a Christmas movie marathon on a new TV, such as the Samsung Neo QLED QN85 Series TV, 25 per cent off at Bing Lee. Samsung will also have its third and final flash sale, lasting just 24 hours, on Friday November 29 with deals including 30 per cent off the Galaxy Z Fold6 and 24 per cent off the Galaxy Tab S9. Amazon also has a selection of 30 per cent off deals on a range of tech, and Myer has gadgets on sale from Fitbits to Bose headphones ($349.95 down from $499.95)

HOME

Upgrade your sheet sets with sets on sale at Sheridan.

Whether you’re refreshing your home ahead of the New Year, in nesting mode or really need to update your sheets, making the most of the Black Friday sales for big and small purchases alike. If your bedding and towels are looking tired, head to the Sheridan outlet for 60 per cent off. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, there’s also 30 per cent off sheets and towels at the regular Sheridan too. Pick up new cookware, such as a Scanpan set where you can save 40 per cent when you buy two or more items across cookware (with some exceptions) until December 8.

If you’re after bigger ticket items, let’s say the Dyson vacuum that suddenly excites you more than a pair of shoes, there are several deals on offer at the technology company. This includes $550 off the Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Vacuum and $450 on Dyson V8 Absolute Vacuum. Meanwhile, there’s likely no better investment than a good night’s sleep. Emma has 60 per cent off the Emma Luxe Pro Mattress.

BEAUTY

The Black Friday sales are the ideal time to stock up on beauty products that you already use or splash out on little luxuries for yourself - or gifts for others. Whether you’re seeking new body wash or a time-saving gadget that promises no more bad hair days, there’s a slew of beauty buys to be had. If you’ve ever wanted to try one of Dyson’s impressive hair tools you could opt for the Airwrap Complete Long Multi-Styler (now $678 down from $849). Australian beauty retailer Adore Beauty- which stocks big beauty brands such as Kerastase, Skinceuticals, Lancome and more, is set to discount some 12, 000 products. The biggest savings - 50 per cent - will be on the make- up brands, but you can also scoop up to 30 per cent off skincare and 20 per cent off fragrance. Meanwhile Zoe Foster-Blake’s popular Go-To skincare brand has some fun gifts along with savings and cult skincare label The Ordinary is offering 25 per cent off some of its best-selling products such as the Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5. Don’t forget that The Iconic also stocks a range of beauty brands, including Medik8 (20 per cent off for a limited time) and ghd (20 per cent off for a limited time).

FASHION

Aje belted Madeleine midi-dress is on sale.

Party season brings the promise of fun times, and the occasional existential crisis when it comes to navigating dress codes and general wardrobe malaise. Mitigate any sartorial meltdowns by snapping up wish list pieces in the Black Friday sales. For those with a more practical bent (though one should always pack a party dress!) make use of the sales to stock up on essentials such as underwear and sneakers. Myer has 40 per cent off all women’s lingerie, for example, and pick up shoes at The Iconic where the retailer has a save 25 per cent when you spend $80, save 20 per cent when you spend $20 offer.

The Black Friday sales are a great chance to support Australian fashion brands in what has been a mostly quite tough year for the industry. Viktoria & Woods, known for its lovely fabrics and minimal designs has 20 per cent of a selection of full-price items until December 2, while Aje, a go-to brand for a flirty party dress has 25 per cent off full-price and a further 25 per cent off pieces on sale until December 2. 

One of Australia’s top designers, Christopher Esber, has 30 per cent off selected pre-fall and fall/winter 24 styles (and sign up to be an email subscriber for up to 70 per cent off past season styles).

If you’re looking for something extra special, Farfetch has a great edit of luxury brands with up to 50 per cent off some brands on sale and Net-a-Porter has 25 per cent off selected styles. A sparkling gift could be found at Mejuri who have a save 25 per cent when you spend $150 deal.

TRAVEL

Preparing for a trip is almost as fun as going on one.

Preparing for a holiday is almost as much fun as the actual holiday. This is as relevant to mapping out an adventure as it is buying new luggage and travel gadgets. So whether you’re planning a grand voyage, packing up everyone (and seemingly everything) in the car to visit the family at Christmas or feel that life would be better with regular mini-breaks, there are plenty of deals to explore. The first upgrade could come in the form of new luggage. Samsonite has 40 per cent off a range of suitcases and Antler has up to 50 per cent off site-wide. 

If you’re planning some getaways Luxury Escapes has up to 40 per cent off selected holidays and Flight Centre is offering up to 50 per cent of selected deals.

WINE

Silly season is upon us. Make the most of time with loved ones (or get through yet another obligatory Christmas catch-up) with a selection of curated wine deals from The Australian Wine Club. With savings of up to 70 per cent this includes fantastic selections of reds at $120 a case (down from $400.99) and a mixed festive dozen for $120, down from $360.99.