Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, 27 November, but South African retailers have already begun introducing early promotions across October and November. Takealot, Amazon South Africa, Woolworths, Makro, Game and Flight Centre are among the businesses advertising discounts on electronics, household appliances, fashion, groceries and travel. With different promotional periods and selected offers already available, consumers have an opportunity to compare prices and plan purchases before the main shopping weekend.