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Aerie Black Friday 2026: Sale Dates, Deals & Predictions

Updated on Sunday, September 6, 2026: Aerie has not announced its Black Friday 2026 sale yet, but we have a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Our prediction is 40% off most Aerie clothing, bras and activewear, along with separate specials on leggings, sweatshirts, underwear and clearance.

The main sale will likely start on Wednesday, November 25, two days before Black Friday.

Aerie Black Friday 2026 at a Glance

Sale Detail Our 2026 Prediction
Sale starts Wednesday, November 25
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26
Black Friday Friday, November 27
Main discount 40% off most Aerie items
Undies Likely 10 for $35
Clearance Around 60% off
Real Me Crossover Leggings Around $25
Select sweaters and sweatshirts Around $29 to $35
Cyber Monday Monday, November 30
Online and stores Both expected to participate

These are predictions based on recent Aerie Black Friday sales. We’ll update this page as soon as the 2026 event is announced.

When Will Aerie’s Black Friday 2026 Sale Start?

Our best prediction is Wednesday, November 25.

Last year, Aerie launched its main Black Friday sale on Wednesday, November 26, two days before Black Friday. The core offer was 40% off most Aerie merchandise, with several additional specials running through the weekend and into early December.

Following the same schedule this year would put the start on November 25.

We may also see smaller “early Black Friday” promotions earlier in November. Aerie did exactly that in 2024, with discounts reaching 40% on many items weeks before Thanksgiving.

How Much Will Aerie Take Off?

40% off is our strongest prediction.

Aerie offered 40% off everything during the 2024 Black Friday period, and the same headline discount returned in 2025.

Last year’s offer had some important exclusions. Undies were not part of the blanket 40% discount, nor were certain bra accessories, OFFLINE Cloud bottoms and select socks. Those categories had separate promotions instead.

We expect something similar this year.

Aerie Black Friday 2026 Price Predictions

If the 40% discount returns, here is what some common Aerie price points would look like:

Regular Price Price at 40% Off
$39.95 $23.97
$44.95 $26.97
$49.95 $29.97
$54.95 $32.97
$59.95 $35.97
$64.95 $38.97
$69.95 $41.97

Those are realistic price points for Aerie. For example, current Sunnie bras are regularly around $49.95 to $54.95, while many sweaters and sweatshirts are priced around $59.95 to $69.95.

These are examples, not confirmed Black Friday prices.

The Deals We Think Are More Interesting Than 40% Off

This is where Aerie gets a little more fun.

Last year, the regular 40% discount was only part of the sale. Aerie also had:

2025 Deal What We Could See in 2026
Real Me Crossover Leggings for $25 Around $25
Tres Chic Crew for $29 Around $29
Waffle tops and bottoms for $29 Around $29
Oversized Cloud Crew for $35 Around $35
Select boxer for $15 Around $15
Select bralette for $15 Around $15
10 undies for $35 Likely to return
Clearance 60% off Around 60% off

Those fixed-price deals are often where the better Black Friday value is hiding.

For example, a $59.95 sweatshirt at 40% off would cost $35.97. If Aerie instead features it for $29, that is clearly the better deal.

Is 40% Off Actually a Great Aerie Deal?

It is good, but not unusually rare.

Aerie runs promotions throughout the year. Even now, current offers include extra 30% to 35% discounts on many products.

On a $60 item:

Discount Price
30% off $42
35% off $39
40% off $36

So waiting from September until Black Friday just to move from 35% to 40% saves about $3 on a $60 item.

That doesn’t mean Black Friday is bad. It means we would shop Black Friday for the special prices, newer items and products that do not usually get the bigger everyday discounts.

The Underwear Deal Is Good, But Don’t Overrate It

Aerie’s underwear bundles always get attention around Black Friday.

Last year shoppers could buy 10 qualifying pairs for $35.

That works out to $3.50 each.

But Aerie currently offers many $8.95 undies at 10 for $38, or $3.80 each.

Offer Cost for 10 Cost Per Pair
Current offer $38 $3.80
2025 Black Friday $35 $3.50
Difference $3 $0.30

So yes, the Black Friday deal is better. But if you need underwear now, waiting months to save 30 cents per pair probably isn’t necessary.

That’s something most Black Friday roundups won’t tell you.

What Will Be Worth Buying?

OFFLINE leggings are near the top of our list.

The Real Me Crossover Leggings dropped to $25 last year, and similar fixed-price deals have appeared during previous Cyber Week events.

Sweaters and sweatshirts are another category to watch. Aerie repeatedly uses $29 and $35 specials on select styles, which can beat the regular percentage-off promotion.

Bras also make sense at 40% off, especially if you know your size and have a specific Sunnie or SMOOTHEZ style you already like.

For clearance, we would look for at least 60% off. Aerie reached that level last Black Friday.

Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

This is one sale where checking both makes sense.

Cyber Monday at Aerie often moves away from one simple sitewide percentage at ae.com/aerie and toward deeper markdowns on individual styles. Current Cyber Monday deal pages show Aerie merchandise ranging from 40% and 50% off to much larger discounts on select older items.

Our approach would be:

What You Want When We’d Shop
Specific bra, size or color Black Friday
$25 leggings special Black Friday
$29 sweater or sweatshirt Black Friday
Popular new arrival Black Friday
Clearance Check Cyber Monday
Flexible on color and style Check Cyber Monday
Undies Either, if the bundle is 10 for $35

If you find the exact item you want at 40% off, we would not wait several days hoping to save another few dollars.

Aerie sizes and popular colors can disappear quickly.

Check Clearance Before You Buy

This is especially important at Aerie.

Last year Black Friday clearance was 60% off, which was much stronger than the main 40% discount.

Even outside Black Friday, Aerie routinely marks down older colors and seasonal merchandise. Current clearance underwear, for example, includes some $8.95 styles at $5.99 before bundle offers.

If you don’t care about getting the newest color, clearance can be the better place to shop.

Join Real Rewards Before Black Friday

If you regularly shop Aerie or American Eagle, it makes sense to have your Real Rewards account ready before the sale.

Last year free shipping thresholds depended on membership level. Standard members received free shipping at $75, while higher-level members qualified at lower purchase amounts.

We would also save anything you want to your favorites before Thanksgiving. When the sale starts, you can quickly check whether it received 40% off or one of the better fixed-price specials.

When Will the Aerie Black Friday 2026 Ad Come Out?

We expect the first confirmed details during the week before Thanksgiving.

Aerie does not usually release the type of traditional newspaper ad you see from Walmart or Target. Instead, the sale details appear through AE.com, the app, email and in-store promotions.

Once the 2026 sale is announced, we’ll update this page with the confirmed dates, discounts, exclusions, shipping offers and our picks for the best deals.

Until then, take a look at the Aerie Black Friday 2025 ad and our complete ad history below.


Aerie’s Black Friday Ad History

Was Aerie’s Black Friday sale last year the same, better or worse than this year’s sale? Take a look at their Black Friday ad history to find out.

  • 2025: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 2024: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2023: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2022: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 2021: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2020: Page 1.
  • 2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2018: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 2017: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2016: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Outside of the Aerie Factory Outlet store in Camarillo, CA. Photo by Witold Sadowski.

Questions & Comments

What are you planning on getting this year at Aerie’s Black Friday sale? Or will you be waiting to shop on Cyber Monday? Let us know in the comments below.

H&M Black Friday 2026: Sale Dates, Deals & Predictions

Updated on Sunday, September 6, 2026: H&M has not announced its Black Friday 2026 sale yet, but last year’s event followed a pretty clear schedule.

We expect H&M Members to get early access on Wednesday, November 25, followed by 30% off online for everyone on Thanksgiving Day. Stores should join the sale on Black Friday, November 27.

Cyber Monday may be the more interesting part of the event. Last year H&M advertised savings of up to 60% across the site once its Cyber Monday sale arrived.

H&M Black Friday 2026 at a Glance

Sale Detail Our 2026 Prediction
Member early access Wednesday, November 25
Thanksgiving online sale Thursday, November 26
Black Friday Friday, November 27
Expected Black Friday discount 30% off most full-price items
Stores Expected to participate November 27
Cyber Monday Monday, November 30
Cyber Monday savings Up to 60% off select items
Best categories to watch Coats, jeans, sweaters, kids’ clothes and H&M Home
Promo code Probably not needed

These are predictions. We will update this page when H&M confirms its 2026 offer.

When Will H&M’s Black Friday 2026 Sale Start?

Our best prediction is Wednesday, November 25 for H&M Members.

Last year, members received 30% off early on November 26, one day before Thanksgiving. The public sale then moved online on Thanksgiving Day, followed by the same 30% discount in stores and online on Black Friday.

Following the same pattern this year would put member early access on November 25, the online sale on November 26 and the in-store event on November 27.

H&M also tends to run smaller promotions before the main event. Its official 2025 Black Friday page said shoppers could expect limited-time deals throughout November, so you may see plenty of markdowns before the 30% offer begins.

How Much Will H&M Take Off?

30% off is our strongest prediction for the main Black Friday offer.

H&M offered 30% off to members on November 26, 2025, followed by 30% off online on Thanksgiving and 30% off in stores and online on Black Friday.

One important change from 2024: last year’s 30% promotion did not apply to sale merchandise.

The 2025 exclusions included sale items, furniture and lamps, H&M Studio, guest designer collaborations, select special collections and gift cards. Shoppers could use one $5 Member Reward, but the offer generally could not be combined with another promotion.

That is worth keeping in mind because H&M’s sale section may already have some products below the Black Friday price.

H&M Black Friday 2026 Price Predictions

If the 30% discount returns, here are some realistic examples using H&M’s current regular prices.

Item Current Regular Price Predicted Price at 30% Off
Men’s Loose Fit Hoodie $24.99 $17.49
Women’s wide-leg jeans $39.99 $27.99
Women’s wide-leg jeans $44.99 $31.49
Women’s oversized puffer jacket $59.99 $41.99
Women’s padded jacket $69.99 $48.99
Kids’ puffer jacket $34.99 $24.49
Kids’ puffer jacket $49.99 $34.99
H&M Home cushion cover $19.99 $13.99

Current H&M pricing includes men’s Loose Fit Hoodies at $24.99, wide-leg women’s jeans around $39.99 to $44.99, women’s puffers from $59.99 and kids’ puffer jackets from about $34.99.

These are examples, not confirmed Black Friday deals. Styles and regular prices can change before November.

Is 30% Off Actually a Good H&M Deal?

For a new or full-price item, yes.

For something already on sale, maybe not.

That is the biggest distinction we would make when shopping H&M this year.

H&M currently has plenty of individual items already marked down 40% to 50%. For example, some women’s wide-leg jeans that regularly cost $39.99 are currently $19.99, and some men’s $24.99 hoodies have also dropped as low as $12.49.

So a blanket 30% Black Friday discount is not automatically H&M’s lowest price.

We would use Black Friday for current-season pieces, newer colors and styles where you want a particular size.

For older merchandise, check the regular sale section before buying.

The Item We Would Shop First: Winter Coats

Coats and jackets are probably where the 30% sale makes the most sense.

First, the dollar savings are larger. A $69.99 jacket at 30% off comes down to about $48.99.

Second, winter sizes can disappear quickly. Waiting for a deeper December markdown may save another $10 or $15, but it does not help if your size is gone.

Last year’s Black Friday pricing also put a $59.99 puffer at $41.99, which is almost exactly what another 30% event would produce. Your existing 2024 ad already gives readers a good historical reference for that price.

Jeans are similar. If you want one specific fit, wash and size, 30% off is reasonable. If you just want the cheapest pair of jeans possible, we would wait for a stronger category or clearance sale.

Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

This is where H&M gets interesting.

On Black Friday 2025, the main offer was 30% off. By Saturday, November 29, H&M was already promoting Cyber Monday savings of up to 60% across the site. Cyber Monday itself was advertised as the retailer’s biggest sitewide markdown event.

That does not mean every $50 item suddenly became $20.

“Up to 60% off” covered a range of markdowns, and individual items could be discounted by different amounts.

Still, we think Cyber Monday is worth checking.

What You’re Buying When We’d Shop
A specific coat or jacket Black Friday
A specific size or popular item Black Friday
New arrivals at 30% off Black Friday
Basic tees and sweatshirts Consider waiting
Flexible on color or style Cyber Monday
Clearance shopping Cyber Monday may be better
Holiday gifts needed soon Black Friday is the safer choice

If you really like something at 30% off, we would not risk losing it just to chase a possible Cyber Monday markdown.

If you are browsing rather than hunting for one specific item, waiting could pay off.

H&M Members Should Shop First

Joining H&M’s loyalty program before Thanksgiving makes sense.

Membership is free, and last year members received access to the 30% Black Friday promotion before everyone else. Members could also use one $5 Member Reward with the offer.

The bigger benefit is early access, not necessarily an extra percentage discount.

For coats, jeans and popular holiday styles, getting a full day head start can matter.

We would also save anything you are considering to your favorites before the sale. That makes it much easier to see which products are included once the promotion goes live.

Don’t Assume Sale Prices Will Stack

This is one point I would make very clear because your old article described the 2024 rules.

In 2024, H&M allowed the 30% Black Friday discount to work on already reduced merchandise.

In 2025, it did not.

H&M specifically excluded sale merchandise from the 30% offer last year.

For 2026, we would assume sale items will again be excluded unless H&M says otherwise.

That means shoppers should compare the sale rack price with the Black Friday price rather than expecting another 30% to come off.

What About H&M Home?

H&M Home should be part of the sale again, but there will probably be some exclusions.

Last year’s Black Friday offer excluded furniture and lamps, while other Home merchandise was promoted as part of the event.

Textiles, cushion covers, tableware and smaller decorative items are therefore more likely to get the Black Friday discount.

H&M currently sells many cushion covers in the $12.99 to $19.99 range, so a 30% promotion would put them around $9 to $14 before any separate markdowns.

For larger furniture or lighting, we would not count on Black Friday.

When Will the H&M Black Friday 2026 Ad Come Out?

We expect the main details during the week before Thanksgiving.

H&M does not usually release a big traditional circular far in advance. Instead, deals appear through H&M.com, the app, email and the Member program.

Last year H&M was also running separate promotions throughout November before the main 30% Black Friday offer arrived.

Once H&M confirms its 2026 sale, we’ll update this page with the exact dates, discount, exclusions, member offer and Cyber Monday details.

Until then, you can see the H&M Black Friday 2025 ad and our complete ad history below.


H&M’s Black Friday Ad Archive

Need to see some of H&M’s previous Black Friday ads? Then follow the links below for the archived ad scans from these last few years.

  • 2024: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2023: Page 1.
  • 2022: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2021: Page 1.
  • 2020: Page 1.
  • 2019: Page 1.
  • 2018: Page 1.
  • 2017: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2016: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2015: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 2014: Page 1.
A view of the store sign outside the H&M in the Paseo Nuevo shopping center in Santa Barbara, CA. Photo by Witold Sadowski.

Questions & Comments

What do you plan on getting at H&M this Thanksgiving weekend? Will you be shopping in-stores or online? Let us know in the comments below.

Hollister Black Friday 2026: Sale Dates, Deals & Predictions

Updated on Sunday, September 6, 2026: Hollister has not announced its Black Friday 2026 sale yet, but recent years give us a good idea of what to expect.

Our best prediction is 30% off nearly everything, both at hollisterco.com and in stores, with the sale likely starting a day or two before Thanksgiving.

Jeans, hoodies, jackets, sweaters, fragrances and everyday basics should all be included, although clearance, gift cards and some limited items may be excluded.

Hollister Black Friday 2026 at a Glance

Sale Detail Our 2026 Prediction
Black Friday Friday, November 27, 2026
Expected sale start Around November 25 or 26
Main discount 30% off nearly everything
Online sale Yes
Store sale Yes
Promo code needed Probably not
Clearance Likely excluded from the main offer
Cyber Monday November 30
Possible Cyber Monday bonus Extra savings on select online items

These are predictions based on Hollister’s recent Black Friday sales. We’ll update the page once the 2026 event is officially announced.

When Will Hollister’s Black Friday 2026 Sale Start?

Our best guess is Wednesday, November 25 or Thursday, November 26.

Last year Hollister’s main U.S. Black Friday sale started on Wednesday, November 26 and ran through Sunday, November 30. The offer was 30% off storewide and online.

That was a little later than some earlier Hollister events, so we would not count on a sale starting a full week before Thanksgiving.

If you are waiting for the main sitewide offer, start checking Hollister around November 25.

How Much Will Hollister Take Off?

30% off is the safest prediction.

Hollister has used that same general discount level for several Black Friday events, and it returned again in 2025.

The discount should apply to most full-price clothing and accessories, but there are usually exclusions.

Last year’s terms excluded clearance items and gift cards, and regular promo codes did not work during the sale. That included welcome offers, Club Cali discounts and influencer codes.

So if the sale is 30% off, expect the price you see to be close to the final price.

Hollister Black Friday 2026 Price Predictions

If Hollister repeats a 30% discount, here is what some common price points would look like:

Regular Price Price at 30% Off
$29.95 $20.97
$39.95 $27.97
$49.95 $34.97
$59.95 $41.97
$69.95 $48.97
$79.95 $55.97
$99.95 $69.97
$119.95 $83.97

That lines up closely with last year’s sale. For example, a $59.95 pair of jeans would have been about $41.96, while a $99.95 jacket would have been about $69.96.

These are price examples, not confirmed 2026 deals.

What Will Probably Be Worth Buying?

Jeans are one of the first categories we would check.

A 30% discount on a $59.95 pair brings the price down to around $42, which is a solid price if you want a specific fit, wash and size.

Jackets can also be good Black Friday buys because the dollar savings are larger. A $120 puffer at 30% off would come down to about $84.

Sweaters, hoodies and flannels should also be included, but these are the categories where Hollister sometimes runs strong promotions at other times of the year.

Fragrance is worth checking too, especially if you are buying smaller gifts.

Is Hollister Black Friday Actually Its Best Sale?

Not always.

This is the part of the sale we think is worth explaining.

Hollister runs category-specific promotions throughout the year that can sometimes beat a flat 30% discount. For example, a past Labor Day sale offered all jeans for $29, plus additional discounts on select sale styles.

That means a pair of jeans regularly priced at $59.95 could actually be cheaper during a $29 jeans promotion than during Black Friday at 30% off.

So we would think about it like this:

What You Want Our Take
Specific jeans, size and wash Black Friday at 30% off is a good time to buy
Any basic jeans A category sale may beat Black Friday
Jackets and outerwear 30% off can be a strong deal
Clearance Check separately, since it may be excluded
Fragrance and gifts Black Friday is convenient, especially for multiple items

Black Friday is still a strong sale because it usually covers most of the store at once. It just is not always Hollister’s absolute lowest price on every category.

Cyber Monday Could Be Slightly Better

Cyber Monday is worth checking before you consider the sale finished.

Hollister has sometimes added an online-only bonus on top of its normal Black Friday discount. In 2024, for example, the company added an extra 20% off select items online for Cyber Monday.

That does not mean we expect 50% off the whole site.

A more realistic prediction is:

30% off nearly everything, with a smaller group of online items getting an extra markdown on Cyber Monday.

If you are flexible on color or style, waiting until November 30 could be worthwhile.

If you need a specific size, we would not wait just to save a little more.

Don’t Count on Stacking Promo Codes

This is one of the easier ways to avoid disappointment.

During last year’s Black Friday sale, Hollister disabled standard promo codes. Welcome discounts, Club Cali offers and influencer codes generally did not stack with the 30% promotion.

So if you are holding a 15% coupon, do not assume you will be able to take another 15% off the Black Friday price.

The main sale is usually automatic.

Shop Size-Sensitive Items First

Hollister sells a lot of jeans, pants and fitted tops where size matters more than it does with something like fragrance or accessories.

That is why we would shop jeans and outerwear first.

A sale item may technically remain in stock, but your waist, inseam or preferred wash can disappear well before the sale ends.

If you are buying gifts and are less picky about color, you have more room to wait.

Should You Wait Until After Christmas Instead?

Only if price matters more than selection.

Hollister’s after-Christmas Winter Sale can bring deeper markdowns than Black Friday, but the tradeoff is that sizes and styles are more limited.

So:

Black Friday is better for selection.

After Christmas can be better for clearance prices.

If you already know the exact jeans, jacket or sweater you want, we would rather buy it at 30% off than gamble on finding the same item later.

When Will the Hollister Black Friday 2026 Ad Come Out?

We expect the main sale details to appear in the final week before Thanksgiving.

Hollister does not usually release a huge traditional Black Friday circular. The main offer is normally announced online, in stores and through its app or email promotions.

Once the 2026 sale is confirmed, we’ll update this page with the exact start time, discount, exclusions and any Cyber Monday bonus offers.

Until then, you can see the Hollister Black Friday 2025 ad and our complete ad history below.


Hollister’s Black Friday Ad Scan History

How did Hollister’s Black Friday sale look like last year or the year before? Follow the ad archive links below to find out.

  • 2025: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2024: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2023: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2022: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2021: Page 1.
  • 2020: Page 1.
  • 2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2018: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2017: Page 1, 2 and 3.
Customers are seen here walking out of the Hollister Co. store located on the palm-lined State St. in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. Photo by Witold Sadowski.

Question & Comments

How will you be refreshing your wardrobe at Hollister Co. this Thanksgiving weekend? Will you be looking to get a new hoodie or jacket? Maybe some jeans or t-shirts? Let us know in the comments below.