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Microsoft Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

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Based on how things have played out in the past, there are some clear patterns to expect at Microsoft’s upcoming Black Friday 2025 sale. Here’s a full breakdown of what to look for, when to start checking deals, and what kind of discounts we’ve seen before.

Expected Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates

If Microsoft sticks to their usual schedule, the Black Friday 2025 sale is likely to kick off on or around Thursday, November 13, 2025, exclusively at microsoft.com. That’s about two weeks before Thanksgiving, which falls on November 27th this year.

It’s also important to know that Microsoft doesn’t drop all their deals at once. Instead, they usually add new offers daily, leading up to the big day itself. This approach is similar to what retailers like Dell or Amazon do, spreading out their deals so shoppers keep coming back to check what’s new.

The sale is expected to wrap up on Friday, November 28, 2025, which is Black Friday itself. That said, some items may sell out before then, and Microsoft usually ends promotions when inventory runs out, not at a specific hour. So if you see something that fits your needs and the price looks good, waiting might not be the best plan.

Typical Discount Levels

Microsoft’s Black Friday deals are usually competitive, especially if you’re shopping for Surface products, Xbox hardware, or accessories. Some discounts hit close to 45% off, especially on certified refurbished items, and bundles often come with the highest savings. There are also trade-in offers that can knock off a good chunk from the price if you have an eligible device.

From what we’ve seen in the past, here’s the range of savings you can expect:

  • Surface Pro models: Up to $326 off new; up to $552 off refurbished

  • Surface Laptop and bundles: Savings from $50 up to $679

  • Xbox consoles and accessories: Up to $50 off consoles, and up to $39 off controllers

  • Accessories like keyboards and mice: Discounts around $20–$50

  • Certified refurbished products: Up to 45% off

  • Trade-in program: Up to $600 back depending on the device you’re trading in

It’s worth noting that not every deal lasts the full two weeks. Some go live for just a few days, others last until they’re out of stock. So keeping tabs on the Microsoft Store or subscribing to deal alerts might be useful.

Past Sale Item Examples

To give a clearer picture of what we might see in 2025, here are some specific deals from last year’s Black Friday event:

  • Surface Pro, 11th edition: On sale from $999.99 (save up to $326)

  • Surface Laptop Go 3: On sale for $749.99 (save up to $50)

  • Surface Laptop 2 Essentials Bundle: On sale from $2169.18 (save up to $679.80)

  • Surface Pro 9, Certified Refurbished: On sale from $636.75 (save up to $552.25)

  • Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: On sale from $140.99 (save up to $39)

  • Surface Pro Keyboard: On sale for $119.99 (save up to $20)

  • Xbox Series X, 1 TB, Black: Up to $50 off

  • Certified Refurbished Devices: Up to 45% off

  • Trade-In Offers: Up to $600 credit with a qualified device

These prices and savings are good benchmarks for what to expect this year. Most of the same categories are likely to be included, and there could be newer versions of devices offered at similar discounts.

Trade-In Options

Microsoft’s trade-in program is also part of the Black Friday sale. Depending on what you trade in — like an old Surface, iPad, or even a phone — you can get up to $600 back as credit toward your next purchase.

This can be stacked with Black Friday deals, which makes it a solid way to reduce your overall spend. The amount you get depends on the condition and model of your device. Microsoft usually has a tool on their site to check trade-in values, and during Black Friday, those values tend to be slightly better than during the rest of the year.

Last Year’s Black Friday Ad

Microsoft’s Black Friday Ad Archive

Interested in viewing some of the older Black Friday ads from Microsoft? Then follow the links below to see the last few years of ad history.

  • 2024: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
  • 2023: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2022: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 2021: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 2020: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • 2019: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2018: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Questions & Comments

What are you planning on buying this Thanksgiving weekend at the Microsoft Store? Maybe a new Xbox Series X console? Let us know in the comments below.