Updated on Wednesday, November 19, 2025: Hot Topic’s Black Friday 2025 sale kicked off today! Here’s everything you need to know about what to expect from Hot Topic this year, including dates, confirmed discounts, and what to look out for.
Hot Topic Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates
Hot Topic has kicked off its Black Friday 2025 sale today, Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The deals are already live online at hottopic.com, and in-store promotions typically start the same day or shortly after the online launch.
It’s likely the main promotion will run through Saturday, November 29, 2025, though the exact end date hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. Based on previous years, Cyber Monday usually brings a fresh batch of online-only deals, sometimes overlapping with Black Friday offers but often with a few changes.
How Hot Topic Structures Their Discounts
This year, Hot Topic’s Black Friday deals include:
- 30% to 50% off sitewide
- Buy One Get One for $10 on hoodies & sweaters
- 40% off tees
- Up to 60% off in the clearance section
Exclusions apply, but these discounts cover a broad range of items, from clothing and accessories to collectibles and licensed merchandise like Loungefly backpacks. The BOGO hoodie and sweater deal is especially valuable if you’re grabbing multiple gifts or matching outfits with a friend.
This Year’s Black Friday Ad
Black Friday Ad History
Are you interested in viewing some of Hot Topic’s previous Black Friday ads? Then follow the links below to view the ad scan archive.
- 2025: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2024: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
- 2023: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2022: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2021: Page 1 and 2.
- 2020: Page 1 and 2.
- 2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 2018: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- 2017: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- 2016: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 2015: Page 1 and 2.
- 2014: Page 1, 2 and 3.
Questions & Comments
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