Shop Target's early Black Friday sale and get a jump on gift season

UPDATE: Nov. 8, 2024, 10:34 a.m. EST Target's Black Friday deals are officially live. We're tracking the sale as products come in and out of stock.

This year, if you want to get your holiday shopping done by Thanksgiving, it's certainly possible. With Black Friday falling at the very end of this month, it's no surprise that retailers are starting sales way earlier. This week, Target joined Amazon and Best Buy in launching a monthlong sale.

The deals are just about as good as it gets. We're seeing discounts across categories including headphones, TVs, robot vacuums. Ahead of Black Friday, start shopping these deals on Apple, Bose, Ninja, and more.

When does Target's Black Friday sale start?

While Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 29, Target has kicked off their Black Friday sale now. The early Black Friday deals run until Saturday, Nov. 9, so it's a mad dash of deals to kickstart your holiday shopping.

However, Target has announced deals running all the way through Dec. 24, so we're eager to see what sales stay in place through Black Friday. Plus, the retailer is offering a holiday season price match. If you purchase an item at Target and it goes on sale leading up to Dec. 24, the brand will refund you the difference. It's also price-matching competitors' pricing within 14 days of your purchase.

What are Target's Black Friday hours?

Unlike Amazon, which operates entirely online, you can shop Target deals online and in-stores. If you're looking forward to shopping in-person this season, Target is a great place to do just that.

Target stores will be opening at 6 a.m. local time on Nov. 29, for those looking forward to joining the crowds.

Best Apple deal

Why we like it

If you're looking to update your tech or treat a loved one to the ease and convenience of a tablet, Apple's 9th generation iPad is under $200. While you could go for the brand's newest models, the 9th generation iPad is your best bet on a budget. For just $199.99, you'll get a speedy table that's compatible with the Apple Pencil so you can stream, work, or read. This early Black Friday deal saves you $130, knocking 39% off the price.

More Apple deals

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $189.99 $249.99 (save $60)

• Apple Watch SE — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Apple iPad, 10th generation (A14, 64GB, WiFi) — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50)

• — $349.99 $479.99 (save $130)

• Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $379.99 $429.99 (save $50)

Tablet deals

• Amazon Fire 7 Kids (16GB) — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 — $54.99 $99.99 (save $45)

• Amazon Fire HD (32GB) — $74.99 $139.99 (save $65)

• Amazon Fire HD Kids (32GB) — $109.99 $189.99 (save $80)

• Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB) — $139.99 $229.99 (save $90)

Smartwatch deals

• Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch — $119.95 $199.95 (save $80)

• Fitbit Sense 2 Smartwatch — $179.95 $249.95 (save $70)

• Google Pixel Watch 2 (WiFi) — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)

• Google Pixel Watch 3 (WiFi) — $329.99 $399.99 (save $70)

Best headphones deal

Why we like it

Undeniably, Bose makes some of the best headphones we've ever tested. They don't slack on comfort or audio quality, but they are pricey. While we would endorse buying them at full-price, we also know you don't have to.

The Bose QuietComfort headphones are a budget-friendly option in Bose's line-up. Having tested them myself, they're comfortable and easy to use with top-notch active noise cancellation.

Ahead of Black Friday, find them marked down to $199.99 at Target, taking 43% off for $150 in savings.

More headphone deals

• Beats Powerbeats Pro Earbuds — $159.99 $249.99 (save $90)

• Bose QuietComfort Headphones — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70)

• Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70)

• Bose Ultra Open Earbuds — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones – $329.99 $429.99 (save $100)

Speaker deals

• JBL Clip 5 Speaker — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30)

• Sony ULT Field 1 Speaker — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

Best TV deal

Why we like it

Black Friday conjures images of doorbusting deals, with shoppers racing to the TVs to fight over the inventory. Luckily, you don't have to be in the stampede for TV deals with Target's early Black Friday sale.

This 65-inch Westinghouse Roku TV is just $299.99, knocking $100 off the price for 25% savings. It provides 4K picture and a built-in Roku interface, which is already our preferred streaming device.

More TV deals

• TCL 50-inch Class S5-Series 4K LED Smart TV — $239.99 $299.99 (save $60)

• — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)

• Vizio 65-inch 4K LED Smart TV — $379.99 $429.99 (save $50)

• TCL 65-inch Class Q6-Series 4K QLED Google TV — $449.99 $549.99 (save $100)

• Samsung 65-inch 4K LED Smart TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)

• Samsung 65-inch Class Q60D 4K QLED Smart TV — $799.99 $899.99 (save $100)

Soundbar deals

• Samsung 3.0Ch Soundbar — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Bose TV Speaker and Soundbar — $199.99 $279.99 (save $80)

Best kitchen deal

Why we like it

If you're getting ready to whip up dozens of Christmas cookies, don't even think about doing it all by hand. Sure, it will be a great arm workout, but at what cost? Upgrade your kitchen tools ahead of the holiday season with the KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer. It has twice the power of KitchenAid's standard tilt head mixer and can mix batches of 11 dozen cookies at a time. This mixer is no joke.

You can beat the savings ahead of Black Friday as it's marked down to $279.99, saving you $170 for 38% off.

More kitchen deals

• Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

• Cuisinart Air Fryer & Toaster Oven — $99.99 $229.99 (save $130)

• Ninja 7-Speed Blender & Kitchen System — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)

• Ninja 8.5-Quart Foodi Slow Cooker with Sous Vide — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

• Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer — $119.99 $169.99 (save $50)

• Ninja Flip Toaster Oven & Air Fryer — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

• Ninja Creami — $179.99 $199.99 (save $20)

• Ninja Creami Deluxe — $219.99 $229.99 (save $10)

• KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Ultra Power Plus Stand Mixer — $259.99 $399.99 (save $140)

• — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170)

• KitchenAid Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Artisan 10-Speed Stand Mixer — $329.99 $449.99 (save $120)

Home deals

• Google Nest Doorbell — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80)

• Google Nest Doorbell — $119.99 $179.99 (save $60)

• Dyson Digital Slim Cordless Stick Vacuum — $249.99 $499.99 (save $250)

• Blueair Pure 211i Max 100 Air Purifier — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50)

Best toy deal

Why we like it

This play Target Cash Register is absolutely adorable for the tiny shoppers in our lives. It comes with play money and objects that actually scan. Not to mention, this battery-powered register comes with a working calculator and both English- and Spanish-language options.

This play register is just $20.99 for hours of fun. Ahead of Black Friday, it's 30% off, saving you $9.99.

More toy deals

• Jurassic World Hammond Collection Delta Velociraptor Action Figure — $10.49 $14.99 (save $4.50)

• Target Toy Shopping Cart — $15.99 $19.99 (save $4)

• Jurassic World Battle Roarin' Becklespinax Action Figure — $17.14 $34.99 (save $17.85)

• Barbie Pink Passport Holland Doll Set — $20.99 $29.99 (save $9)

• FAO Schwarz Mystery Vending Machine — $20.99 $29.99 (save $9)

• Lego Friends Pet Adoption Day Set — $21.59 $35.99 (save $14.40)

• Barbie Face Mask Spa Day Set — $22.04 $31.49 (save $9.45)

• Jurassic World Hammond Collection Therizinosaurus Action Figure — $27.99 $39.99 (save $12)

• FAO Schwarz Arcade Claw Game — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• Barbie Transforming Ambulance and Clinic Set — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)