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Jared Jewelers Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

June 26, 2025 BlackerFriday.com Leave a comment

Based on past years, we’ve put together everything you need to know about what to expect from Jared’s upcoming Black Friday 2025 sale, from when it will likely start to what kinds of items you can expect to be discounted, how much of a discount, and what specific deals showed up last year.

Likely Start and End Dates for Jared’s Black Friday 2025 Sale

If you’re planning your shopping early, it’s worth knowing that Jared usually doesn’t wait until the day after Thanksgiving to kick things off. Based on last year’s schedule, the pre-Black Friday deals are expected to begin around Wednesday, November 20, 2025 (that’s a little over a week before Thanksgiving). These are early promotions and are typically more limited compared to the main event.

The main Black Friday event will probably start on or around Wednesday, November 26, 2025, both in-stores and on jared.com. That’s the day before Thanksgiving. The deals usually continue through Sunday, November 30, but if things follow the same pattern as last year, Jared will roll right into Cyber Monday with little to no change in the promotion. The final day of the extended sale is likely Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

So, in total, the Black Friday event will likely span around two full weeks, with the most aggressive discounts popping up during Thanksgiving week.

Expected Discount Levels

When it comes to discounts, Jared tends to split its sale into tiers. The pre-Black Friday sale last year featured discounts up to 20% off select jewelry items. Once the main event hit, that increased to up to 25% off on a wider selection of merchandise.

Some of the major offers during the 2024 sale included:

10% off engagement rings
20% off lab-created loose diamonds
25% off select Le Vian styles
Free Bulova sunglasses (up to a $100 value) with select Bulova watch purchases
Free Blue Angels Clock (valued at $56) with a regular-priced Citizen Watch

These discounts were fairly consistent in-store and online. However, availability sometimes varied depending on location.

Common Exclusions to Watch For

Jared’s sales do come with some fine print. Based on the official 2024 terms, here are the items that were excluded from last year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers:

Clearance items
Loose natural diamonds (except for lab-created ones)
Anniversary and wedding bands
Timepieces not marked as part of the promotion
Bridal pieces during the pre-Black Friday window
Jewelry cleaning items and warranties
Custom pieces, gift cards, repairs, and trade-in purchases
Designer brands such as A. Link, Alessi Domenico, Crivelli, J’Lure, Jared Atelier, Kallati, Pnina Tornai, Shy Creation, Vera, Yoko, Zydo
Previously owned items and charity-linked merchandise

You also couldn’t stack discounts or promo codes. So if you’re someone who likes to apply coupons, Black Friday might not be the time for that—everything was offered at the posted promotional price only.

Last Year’s Black Friday Ad

Jared’s Black Friday Ad Archive

Are you interested in viewing some of Jared’s older Black Friday ads? Then follow the links below for their ad archive.

2024: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2023: Page 1 and 2.
2022: Page 1 and 2.
2021: Page 1 and 2.
2020: Page 1.
2019: Page 1 and 2.
2018: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
2017: Page 1 and 2.
2016: Page 1.
2015: Page 1.
2014: Page 1.

So small, yet so precious (and expensive!). Photo by Witold Sadowski.

Questions & Comments

What new jewelry are you planning on getting for your significant other (or yourself!) from Jared Jewelers this Thanksgiving weekend? Cross shopping other popular jewelry stores such as Zales, KAY and Helzberg Diamonds? Let us know in the comments below.

JanSport Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

June 26, 2025 BlackerFriday.com Leave a comment

If you’re thinking about buying a new backpack or travel bag during this year’s Black Friday sales, JanSport might be one of the brands worth keeping an eye on. Here’s a look at what to expect, when to shop, how much you’ll save, and what was on sale last year so you have a better idea of what might show up again.

When JanSport’s Black Friday 2025 Sale Will Start and End

Based on their typical sales schedule, JanSport is expected to start their 2025 Black Friday sale on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 on jansport.com. That’s just over a week before Thanksgiving.

The sale usually stays up for a while. If JanSport follows last year’s timeline, the sale will likely run through Monday, December 9, 2025. That gives shoppers about three weeks to browse and buy. There’s no need to rush into it on the first day unless you’re eyeing something that might sell out quickly.

What JanSport Typically Offers for Black Friday

Over the last few years, JanSport has offered up to 50% off select backpacks and bags during their Black Friday event. That doesn’t mean every item is half off. The keyword here is “up to.” Some bags will be 20% off, others might hit the 30% or 40% mark, and a few top picks could see that full 50% markdown.

The discounts usually apply only to select items, not the entire site (you can see some of last year’s sale highlights in the ad posted below). You’ll find the best deals in a designated sale section, with limited-time markdowns clearly labeled. Sometimes, more popular or newer releases aren’t included in the sale at all. So it really comes down to browsing what’s available once the event goes live.

They also tend to throw in a freebie when you spend a certain amount. Last year, if you spent $75 or more, you could get a free JanSport Travel Caddy by using the promo code TRAVEL at checkout. That’s likely to return in some form.

On top of that, free standard shipping is usually included during the Black Friday event. That applies to most domestic orders without a minimum spend.

Last Year’s Black Friday Ad

Black Friday Ad History

Are you interested in seeing some of the older Black Friday ads from JanSport? Then you’ve come to the right place! Follow the links below to view the last few years of ad history.

2024: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2023: Page 1 and 2.
2022: Page 1.
2021: Page 1.
2020: Page 1.
2019: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2018: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Kids walking down State St. in Santa Barbara, CA with their Jansport backpacks. Photo by Witold Sadowski.

Questions & Comments

Do you have a favorite JanSport backpack? If so then let us know in the comments section.

Janie and Jack Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

June 25, 2025 BlackerFriday.com 1 Comment

If you’re planning to shop Janie and Jack’s upcoming Black Friday 2025 sale, here’s what you can expect to see and when, based on what they’ve done in the past.

Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates & Duration

Based on last year’s schedule, Janie and Jack’s Black Friday 2025 sale is expected to officially start on Thanksgiving Day online at janieandjack.com (which falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025), and in stores on Black Friday itself (Friday, November 28, 2025). The event will likely run through Saturday, November 29, 2025.

There’s a chance they might start teasing deals online about a week before Thanksgiving (last year’s they had a “Gift’s of Gratitude Event” with 30% off your total purchase), but the main offers usually drop on Thanksgiving morning. If this schedule holds, this gives you a full three days to browse, compare, and buy before the discounts end. Just remember, the popular sizes and styles tend to go quickly.

Expected Discount Levels

The discount structure is expected to be similar to last year’s, which means:

30% off most full-priced items storewide and sitewide.
Up to 40% off select styles, available online only.
Free standard shipping with no minimum (U.S. customers only).

These are pretty standard for Janie and Jack’s Black Friday events. They rarely go above the 40% mark, even on major sale days. So if you see 30% to 40% off, that’s likely the best you’ll get from them during the season.

The 30% off is usually applied to almost everything in the store and online, with a few exceptions. The 40% off tends to cover a curated set of items, usually seasonal or promotional picks.

Items Likely to Be Excluded

Some categories almost never go on sale during these major events. Here’s what was left out in 2024, and will probably be excluded again in 2025:

Final sale items
Third-party merchandise (like select brand collaborations)
Curated newborn gift boxes
Select collections (especially limited-edition lines)
Some pajama sets

Gift cards, shipping and handling, and gift packaging also don’t qualify for the discount. Also, Janie and Jack outlets do not honor these online promotions, and store-specific rules can vary. If you’re shopping online, make sure the items show the discount in your cart before checking out.

Examples from Last Year’s Sale

To get a clearer picture, here are some real examples from the 2024 sale:

Girls’ Velvet Bow Dress was marked down from $109 to around $76 (30% off).
Boys’ Shawl Collar Cardigan dropped from $89 to about $62.
Infant Quilted Jacket was one of the 40% off items, down from $84 to $50.40.
Holiday Plaid Shirt went from $59 to $41.30.
Toddler Girl Cable Knit Tights were included in the storewide 30% off.

These were online prices and reflected the automatic discounts applied during checkout. In some cases, the 40% off styles sold out before Saturday, so early shopping gave more options.

Shipping Details

Free shipping is usually offered with no minimum spend, but only for standard shipping within the U.S. This promotion typically does not include express or rush options, and doesn’t apply to Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO addresses, or U.S. territories.

The free shipping deal is available online only and doesn’t apply in physical stores. So if you’re not near a location or just prefer shopping from home, this is a solid way to save even more.

Stacking Discounts and Promo Limitations

Janie and Jack almost never allow discount stacking. If you have a 20% off birthday code or other offer, it likely won’t work during Black Friday. The 30% off storewide and 40% off select items usually cannot be combined with:

Other promo codes
Price adjustments on past purchases
Janie and Jack employee discounts
Any other concurrent offers

You’ll want to double-check the final price in your cart before you buy. Also, the site may limit how many of a specific item you can order, especially for sale merchandise.