With the holidays fast approaching it is important to know when to buy Christmas gifts and savvy shoppers will be able to save £260 with these genius tips. If you plan carefully you will be able to make the most of festive shopping by knowing when promotions are on. The next two dates to mark in your diary for big savings are Black Friday and Cyber Monday - and both are coming up soon.
Black Friday is traditionally an American shopping day after Thanksgiving , which has become popular in the UK. This year it falls on November 28 and many retailers put on massive sales across a range of categories including technology , appliances, fashion, beauty and food. You don't always have to wait for Black Friday because some stores have deals in the days leading up to it.
Furthermore, many sales and promotions last through the weekend until Monday - which is called Cyber Monday because it is when people start their online Christmas shopping. Big brands such as Argos, Boots and John Lewis have previously dropped the prices for the event. Other places that are doing big promotions before Christmas are supermarkets .
Sainsbury's is expected to shortly launch a sale on toys that will also feature great savings for parents. The post-Christmas and January sales are also a great time to bag a good bargain. However, some brands start their sales before Christmas, meaning you can get great deals on gifts before December 25.
Retailers may reduce items early if they haven't shifted stock that is.
