Cyber ​​Monday vs Black Friday – what’s the difference and which day is best for deals? – Sun

BLACK Friday and Cyber ​​Monday have become two of the biggest shopping days in the UK – but what’s the difference between them?

Both days promise all consumers the chance to snag a bargain as retailers across the UK drop prices, here’s what savvy shoppers need to know.

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What is the difference between Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday?

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving – in 2021, which is November 26.

Each year, major retailers like Amazon, Argos and Morrisons use Black Friday to offer massive discounts to shoppers just before Christmas begins.

But just because Black Friday has passed, doesn’t mean you’ve missed out on your chance to grab a bargain.

Discount continues until Cyber ​​Monday, which is always the first Monday after Black Friday, so this year it falls on November 29.

Outside of these dates, there are some other differences between the two, one being that Cyber ​​Monday deals are only available to online stores while Black Friday is also in-store.

Also, Cyber ​​Monday is a strict 24 hour shopping window but in recent years Black Friday tends to be a five-day affair.

What is the best date for a discount?

It’s hard to say unequivocally which day is better for a discount because the answer depends on what you want to buy.

If you are hoping to make a bargain Technology, small appliances, cutlery, kitchenware or subsequent Apple products Black Friday may be the best for you.

There are always a lot of deals on technology.

But, if you are looking for clothes, toy, shoes or beauty, beauty, you should consider shopping on Cyber ​​Monday as there have been better sales on this day in previous years.

Latest research shows Brits will spend £2.4million per minute today on record shopping.

They will blow 3.5 billion pounds to create Cyber ​​Monday even bigger Black Friday.

What deals are available on Cyber ​​Monday 2021?

Many transactions simply continue from Friday when they first launched so savvy shoppers asked for the day of the sale.

But a lot of retailers have launched their deals this early year, That means shoppers have plenty of time to find a bargain.

We have rounded The best deals, including savings of £99 on a Tefal air fryer and £35 on a coffee machine.

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