Whether you’re looking to save on a pricey product or tick off your Christmas shopping list, the John Lewis black friday sale should be high on your agenda.
As the biggest sale event of the year, the high street stalwart has stayed true to form and kicked off its sale an entire month early, with discounts on everything from tech and home appliances to beauty, fashion and mattresses.
Much-loved for delivering stellar savings, John Lewis is home to big-ticket brands such as Apple, Ninja, Shark, Charlotte Tilbury, AllSaints and Dyson, as well as its popular in-house lines like Anyday.
So, if everything from a moisturiser and a pair of earrings to a vacuum or air fryer is on the wish list, it’s time to start filling up your baskets ahead of the main event on Friday 24 November.
Here’s everything you need to know about John Lewis’s black friday 2023 sale, as well as the best deals to shop now.
Best John Lewis black friday 2023 deals
Apple Watch series 8, GPS, 45mm, red: Was £489, now £379, Johnlewis.com
This Apple Watch comes packed with lots of new functionality, including temperature sensing, crash detection and sleep stage monitoring. It’s a huge upgrade over the Series 7 and still contains all the step-counting, calories and workout tracking. In our review of the smartwatch, our reviewer said: “It has a heart-rate monitor so that it can warn you if your heart rate goes unexpectedly high or low, or tell you if you have an irregular heart rhythm, along with notifications of cardio fitness.”
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John Lewis organic Mulberry silk standard pillowcase: Was £45, now £36, Johnlewis.com
Looking to get some beauty sleep? You need to add a silk pillowcase to your sleep environment. While we’ve not tested this one, the benefits of them have been well documented, including ensuring optimum hydration levels are maintained, and in turn, improving the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Bosch series 4 WGG04409GB freestanding washing machine: Was £599, now £475, Johnlewis.com
When it comes to investing in new appliances, Back Friday offers the perfect time to benefit from the best savings. If it’s a new washing machine you’re after, John Lewis has you covered. A very similar model took the top spot in our review of the best washing machines with our tester noting that it’s “exceptionally quiet, almost soothingly so, and it has a good selection of cycles, including dark wash, mixed load, and a super quick setting which gets your washing done in as little as 15 minutes”. This model has a 9kg maximum load, making it ideal for larger households.
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Apple 2023 Apple MacBook Air 15.3in: Was £1,399, now £1,279, Johnlewis.com
Looking for a new laptop? Well, you can save a rare £100 on Apple’s 2023 MacBook Air right now, thanks to the John Lewis black friday sale. In our review of the new launch, our tester said: “Apple’s MacBook Air 15in pulls off a clever trick: it adds significant extra screen size without losing the Air’s signature super-thin and super-light qualities.” Praising the portability and display for playback, they added that “the M2 processor is more than fast enough for most needs, handling all tasks effortlessly and silently.”
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Ninja Foodi AF400UK 9.5L dual-zone air fryer: Was £219.99, now £179, Johnlewis.com
Ninja’s dual zone air fryer has been reduced by £40, so now’s the time to invest if you’ve had one on your wish list for a while. The appliance comes with two interchangeable grill plates and is large enough to cook food for up to six people, making it a great option for families. Earning a spot in our round-up of the best air fryers, our tester said: “Chicken, chips and chopped-up veg cooked much faster and ended up a lot tastier and crispier compared to when cooking in the other air fryer models. So, it’s safe to say it has us sold.”
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Shark anti hair wrap pet corded vacuum cleaner NZ801UKT: Was £299.99, now £179, Johnlewis.com
This upright model features the brand’s renowned anti-hair-wrap technology and can tackle both hard surfaces and carpets – and you can switch between them with the simple touch of a button. The lift-away option makes it easy to detach the main unit of the floorhead, creating a lightweight vacuum that makes cleaning the stairs a breeze. It comes with upholstery and crevice tools, which will help tidy sofas, cushions, curtains and soft furnishings, too.
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Tiffany & Co eau de parfum, 30ml: Was £71, now £56.80, Johnlewis.com
If you’re looking for an indulgent gift to yourself or another, Tiffany’s classic eau de parfum is on sale with 20 per cent off right now. The fragrance has a floral scent and promises to be long-lasting on the skin. Not only is it luxe, but the elegant crystal bottle will also take pride of place on your dressing table.
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Superdry sleeveless sequin a-line mini dress, black sequin: Was £79.99, now £63.99, Johnlewis.com
Get party season ready for less, with 20 per cent off Superdry staples this black friday. This mini dress features a high neck and A-line silhouette, which combine for an effortlessly cool look for this winter and beyond. It’s super sparkly and will undoubtedly make a lovely addition to your wardrobe.
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Kenwood KMX750 kMix stand mixer, cream: Was £419.99, now £179, Johnlewis.com
You can save a huge £240 on this state-of-the-art stand mixer. The appliance is extremely versatile, boasting six speeds, and features for all your star baker needs. The brand also claims the mixer is able to whip up enough batter for 44 cupcakes in one batch – consider us sold.
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Lego Disney 43217 ‘Up’ house: Was £49.99, now £37.49, Johnlewis.com
John Lewis is offering 25 per cent off a wide range of Lego sets, including the iconic house from Disney’s Up. Recommended for anyone over the age of nine, the set includes 598 pieces and the three lead characters from the film. It’s also a great way to distract yourself from the sob-fest that is the first 15 minutes of the movie.
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When is black friday 2023 in the UK?
black friday takes place the day after the US holiday Thanksgiving, over the final weekend of November. Last year, the sales event kicked off on 25 November but this year it will land on Friday 24 November.
When will John Lewis’s black friday sale start in 2023?
Just like last year, John Lewis has started its black friday sale early, with deals now dropping daily for the entire month – ending with its Cyber Monday sale.
What were the best John Lewis black friday deals from last year?
In 2022, John Lewis’s black friday sale was impressive, with huge savings across big-ticket items.
In terms of beauty, there was an impressive 20 per cent discount on Charlotte Tilbury products, Bobbi Brown, Aesop, Olaplex and Clinique, as well as up to 30 per cent off fashion labels such as Ralph Lauren, Levi’s and Barbour.
Where household appliances are concerned, there was up to 40 per cent off Le Creuset and hundreds of pounds off Shark vacuum cleaners.
What deals can we expect from the John Lewis black friday in 2023?
If previous years are anything to go by, we can expect between 20 and 70 per cent savings across fashion, beauty, tech, homeware and toys during the main event. Whether you’re in the market for a Lego set, new fitness equipment or make-up essentials, John Lewis covers all fronts during black friday.
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