Black Friday Deals in Ohio: Your Ultimate Shopping Guide

The most anticipated shopping event of the year is almost here — Black Friday!

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In fact, the holiday savings have already started as the second week of October turned into an early Black Friday extravaganza with many major retailers unleashing huge shopping events to compete with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. During these events — like Target Circle Week, Walmart Deals, Wayfair Way Day and plenty of others at retailers across all categories — you could snag Black Friday-worthy savings ahead of the rush, thanks to massive discounts across the board.

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Be sure to bookmark this ultimate, budget-friendly guide, which will help you find many of the top pre-holiday sales on high-demand tech and all your holiday gifting needs. Here's what Ohioans need to know.

When is Black Friday 2025?

Black Friday always falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, that will be Friday, Nov. 29 , offering the official start to the holiday shopping season with must-have deals and incredible savings.

When do Black Friday sales start?

Black Friday sales have evolved into a multi-week event, starting well before the actual day. The sales typically begin rolling out in early to mid-October and then ramp up significantly in early to mid-November, culminating in the main Black Friday weekend and often extending through Cyber Monday.

Are there any early Black Friday sales happening now?

Yes, we have been seeing early Black Friday sales popping up. Be sure to follow USA TODAY Shopping to bring you all of the major deals as they happen.

What Black Friday deals can you expect?

Black Friday is the ultimate destination for significant savings, offering the deepest discounts of the entire year. Key categories to watch for include electronics, where you'll find doorbuster prices on top-selling 4K TVs, headphones, laptops, smartphones and smart home devices.

Small kitchen appliances, such as air fryers, coffee makers, and vacuum cleaners, also see substantial price drops from major retailers. As the holidays approach, look for great deals on toys and video games. Additionally, expect deep discounts on apparel (especially winter gear and holiday party attire), mattresses and home goods and decor.

What are the most popular Black Friday sales to watch for?

These are the top retailers that usually have the most popular Black Friday sales.

1. Amazon
   We expect the Amazon Black Friday sale to be a massive, multi-week retail event that provides some of the deepest discounts of the year, particularly on their own devices and popular electronics.
   The sale typically starts well before Black Friday, featuring millions of deals across virtually every category. Shoppers can reliably expect the deepest discounts on Amazon's own devices, such as Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle, as well as major price drops on electronics, toys, home goods, and more.
   Shop Amazon Black Friday Deals

2. Target
   Target's Black Friday sale has also evolved into a multi-week, store-wide holiday event that typically begins in early November and usually runs through Cyber Monday. Even sweeter, Target offers an industry-leading Holiday Price Match Guarantee (generally running from early November through Christmas Eve).
   During the Black Friday shopping event at Target, we can expect the year's best deals—often up to 50% off—in key categories, including small kitchen appliances, electronics, household cleaning tools, toys, and more.
   Pro-tip: Sign up for Target Circle to get access to exclusive perks all year long! There are over 60 Target locations in Ohio.
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3. Walmart
   Walmart's Black Friday event is a massive, multi-part sale that often begins well before the traditional Black Friday. It typically starts with online deals early in November — it begins on Nov. 14 in 2025 — and continuing with a main event around Thanksgiving week. We expect doorbuster-style prices on highly sought-after items, such as 4K TVs, Apple and other major brand electronics, gaming consoles, and popular toys.
   Walmart+ members generally receive early access to the online deals, often several hours before the general public. While many of the best deals are available online, we also expect in-store deals to kick off on Black Friday morning.
   Walmart has more than 160 stores in Ohio, according to its website.
   Walmart's website
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4. Wayfair
   We expect the Wayfair Black Friday sale to offer some of the steepest discounts of the year, with savings often reaching up to 80% off across nearly all home categories, including major reductions on big-ticket items such as mattresses, sofas, sectionals, and home office furniture.
   The sale traditionally begins in mid-to-late November and extends through Cyber Monday, featuring both site-wide discounts and time-sensitive doorbusters, flash deals, and holiday decor markdowns, often accompanied by a generous free shipping offer on everything.
   Shop Wayfair Black Friday Sale

5. Hexclad
   During the HexClad Black Friday sale, we expect their signature hybrid cookware to be heavily discounted, with savings often reaching up to 40% off prices sitewide. The most popular deals typically focus on their cookware sets, such as the 12-Piece Hybrid Pots and Pans Set, which is usually marked down by several hundred dollars. You can also expect deep discounts on individual fan favorites, such as the deep sauté pan, griddles and woks, as well as significant savings on their high-quality Damascus steel knife sets.
   The Hexclad Black Friday sale typically begins a week or two before Black Friday and lasts through Cyber Monday, making it the best time of year to invest in this Gordon Ramsay-endorsed cookware.
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6. Lowe's
   We expect the Lowe's Black Friday sale to be a massive, multi-category event, with deep discounts on the most sought-after home improvement items. The best savings are typically available on power tools, with past deals featuring Buy One, Get One Free offers on batteries and tools, as well as discounts of up to $300 off combo kits. Major appliances will also see significant price drops, often up to 40% off or hundreds of dollars in savings on brands like Whirlpool and GE. Furthermore, expect markdowns on holiday décor, storage solutions, smart home devices and more.
   The Lowe's Black Friday sale usually begins online in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and continues through Cyber Monday.
   There are more than 80 Lowe's stores in Ohio. Here's the list.
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7. Ace Hardware
   Ace Hardware's Black Friday sale, which typically spans a couple of weeks, centers heavily on power tools, grilling and seasonal items. It features significant savings, especially for Ace Rewards members who receive exclusive, lower Red Hot Buy prices and special coupons.
   Key deals include major discounts, often with savings up to $80 or more, on tools and valuable Buy One, Get One offers on tool battery kits, hundreds of dollars off grills (often with free assembly and delivery) and more.
   There are 122 Ace Hardware stores in Ohio, here's the list.
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8. Samsung
   Samsung's Black Friday sale is a major event offering massive discounts across its entire product ecosystem, with a primary focus on premium TVs, Galaxy phones, and major home appliances.
   You can expect massive savings of up to $2,000 or more on high-end Neo QLED and OLED TVs, significant price cuts on the latest Galaxy S-series and Z-series smartphones, with straight discounts and enhanced trade-in credits, as well as large markdowns on Bespoke appliances like refrigerators, ranges, and washers.
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9. Nordstrom
   Nordstrom's Black Friday sale offers substantial discounts across various categories, including designer apparel, shoes, luxury beauty products, accessories and home goods, making it an excellent opportunity to purchase new fall and winter styles or stock up on premium essentials for both men and women.
   There are 11 full-line Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom Rack stores across Ohio. Here's the list.
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10. Anthropologie
    Based on previous years, the Anthropologie Black Friday sale is a major shopping event, typically offering significant discounts across various categories. In the past, we've spotted around 30% off almost everything at full price, plus a much deeper discount of up to 50% or more on already-reduced sale items, covering clothing, accessories, home decor, and furniture.
    A key shopping strategy is to sign up for the free AnthroPerks loyalty program, which frequently grants members early access to sales and sometimes exclusive deals. The Black Friday deals typically begin on or around the Friday after Thanksgiving, making it an ideal time to purchase holiday gifts or splurge on higher-priced items, such as furniture and decor.
    There are seven Anthropologie stores in Ohio. You can find one near you here.
    Shop Anthropologie Black Friday Deals

11. Black Friday mattress sales
    Black Friday mattress sales consistently offer some of the steepest discounts you can score throughout the year, making it the perfect opportunity to upgrade that lumpy old mattress finally.
    You can expect massive doorbuster savings, often ranging from 25% to 50% off mattresses, or high-value free accessory bundles that include up to $500 in complimentary pillows, sheets, and protectors. These sales typically begin as Early Black Friday deals starting in late October or early November and last through Black Friday week. Check out our favorite brands and their deals below:

12. Saatva
    Saatva's Black Friday sale

Beyond the price reduction, look for added perks that Saatva is known for, including free White Glove Delivery, complimentary removal of your old mattress and an extended 365-night home trial period.
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• Dreamcloud
  DreamCloud's Black Friday sale is consistently one of the most significant mattress events, offering discounts of up to 50% to 60% off all mattresses, including their popular Hybrid and Premier Rest models, often with an additional $100 off orders exceeding a certain threshold.
  Additionally, DreamCloud often offers complimentary accessory bundles, typically comprising a sheet set, a mattress protector, and two cooling pillows, which can add up to $599 in value to your purchase. You may also find significant savings on bundles that include a bed frame or adjustable base.
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• Purple
  Purple's Black Friday sale features discounts on their mattresses, with savings typically ranging from $100 off the Original Purple Mattress to $300 or more off their premium Hybrid Premier models. Instead of offering free accessories, the brand typically provides an Instant Gift Credit of up to $300 with the purchase of a mattress, which you can use in the same transaction for any of their accessories, such as the popular Purple Harmony Pillow, sheets, or a mattress protector.
  Additionally, you can find discounts of up to $900 when bundling a mattress with an adjustable base.
  Shop Purple Black Friday Deals

• Casper
  For Casper's Black Friday sale, we expect some deep discounts across their mattresses, with the best deals reserved for their premium models and full sleep bundles. Based on previous years, core mattresses like The Casper Original were typically discounted by 20% to 25%, while more luxurious or cooling models were up to 30% off.
  The most substantial savings will be on their bundles, which combine a mattress with a foundation and protector, offering approximately 30% to 35% off the total price. This allows you to revamp your entire sleep setup at once.
  Shop Casper Black Friday Deals

• Nectar
  Nectar's Black Friday sale typically offers up to 50% off all mattresses. In addition to the large percentage discount, Nectar frequently includes a valuable free bedding bundle with a mattress purchase, which typically contains a cooling pillow, a sheet set and a mattress protector.
  Sometimes, they also add an extra tiered discount, such as an additional $100 off orders over a certain amount, like $1,000.
  Shop Nectar Black Friday Deals

Additional Black Friday sales to watch for:

• Groupon: Groupon's Black Friday sale is a significant annual event that offers deep discounts and special promotions across its entire marketplace, often starting early and extending through Black Friday weekend. The sale is characterized by its wide variety, offering major savings on everything from local experiences — such as spa packages, restaurant vouchers, and fun activities — to goods, including electronics, home products, and apparel. Unlike a traditional retailer that focuses on physical items, Groupon leverages the holiday shopping rush to offer deals on services, travel and custom gifts.
• Crocs: The Crocs Black Friday sale is a highly anticipated event that features substantial discounts of up to 50% or more on nearly all of their popular footwear. During this sale, you can typically find great deals on the iconic Classic Clog, the cozy Classic Lined Clog and more. This sale also marks an excellent opportunity to purchase popular Jibbitz charms, allowing you to personalize your new footwear with deep savings.
• Michael Kors: The Michael Kors Black Friday sale is a premier luxury event, offering customers an opportunity to purchase designer handbags, wallets, clothing items and more at significant discounts. The Black Friday sale typically begins well before the actual Black Friday date and continues through Cyber Monday. You should also consider joining the free KORSVIP loyalty program, which often provides early access to the best deals and sometimes an additional percentage off.
• Kate Spade: The Black Friday sale for Kate Spade is an exceptionally high-value event, primarily centered around its Outlet site, where discounts reach up to 70% off, often offering an additional 20% to 25% off at checkout. This tiered discount can result in total savings of up to 80% on popular items, such as handbags, wallets, and accessories.
• Meal kit delivery services: You can expect meal kit delivery services to offer their absolute best introductory Black Friday deals, which typically come in two primary forms: a large total dollar amount off spread across your first several boxes or an extremely low price per serving for the first week. Many services, such as HelloFresh and Factor, also offer bonus incentives like free shipping on the first box or complimentary extras for a year to attract new subscribers during the holiday shopping rush.
• Streaming deals: Black Friday is a prime time for streaming services to offer massive, temporary discounts to new and eligible returning subscribers. The most common and steep deals are for services like Hulu and Peacock, where they offer a discounted monthly price of as low as $0.99 to $2.99 per month for an entire year or six months. HBO Max and Paramount+ offer similar deep monthly discounts for a limited promotional period, and you can also find compelling bundles, such as the popular Hulu and Disney+ combo package, available at a steep discount.

Is Black Friday a federal holiday?

No, Black Friday is not an official federal holiday in the United States.

What stores are open on Black Friday?

Since Black Friday is the start of the holiday shopping rush, almost all the big retailers open their doors — and they open them super early — so you can jump on those sweet doorbuster deals. Please note that store hours may vary significantly depending on your location. Your best bet is always to check in with your local store or its website for the precise opening time.

Also, keep in mind that the outdoor outfitter REI usually skips the day entirely, famously staying closed for its #OptOutside campaign. But don't forget the online shopping option! Most Black Friday deals are already live online on Thanksgiving morning, meaning you can snag a ton of bargains without even having to set foot in a store.