Yankee Candle Archives - Blacker Friday

Yankee Candle is known for running one of its biggest promotions of the year during Black Friday, with mix-and-match offers and limited-time specials on popular candles. Looking at last year’s event provides a good guide for what to expect again, from early pre-Black Friday deals to the main two-day sale on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Below is a breakdown of likely sale dates this year, typical discount levels, key items, and the terms and conditions that usually apply.

Black Friday 2025 Timing & Sale Windows

It seems likely Yankee Candle will follow the same pattern as last year. We’re expecting:

Pre-Black Friday deals should start about a week before Thanksgiving. Last year they ran a “buy 2, get 2 free” deal on most full-price candles, including jars, tumblers, minis, and more, priced from about $2.50 up to about $45 each. These early deals are never as good as those you’ll find at the main event, so it’s usually best to skip it.
The main Black Friday offer likely arrives on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27, 2025) and runs through Black Friday itself (Friday, November 28, 2025).

You’ll be able to shop the deals both in-stores and at yankeecandle.com. However, selection my vary depending by store location.

Main Black Friday Event

The centerpiece of Yankee Candle’s Black Friday sale last year was a buy 2, get 3 free promotion that applied almost site-wide and in stores. Items included most candles and fragrance products from Yankee Candle, WoodWick, and Chesapeake Bay Candle. The offer was capped at 12 free items per customer, with discounts automatically applied to the lowest-priced qualifying products.

Alongside the mix-and-match deal, Original Small Tumbler Candles were reduced to $5/each (regularly $17/each), limited to 10 per customer. This was one of the steepest discounts of the sale, equating to savings of more than 70% off. Both offers were valid only on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, while supplies lasted.

By comparison, many other holiday promotions on Yankee Candle’s products at third-party retailers, such as Kohl’s, Target and Walmart, land closer to 40–50% off.

Typical Terms, Conditions & Exclusions

Based on 2024, the following restrictions and fine print are likely to apply in 2025:

Limitations on Free Items: The buy 2, get 3 free promotion carried a maximum of 12 free items per customer.
Price Ranges: Qualifying items ranged between $2.50 and $45 each. Discounts were prorated and applied to the lowest-priced qualifying items.
Exclusions: Personalized Photo Candles, gift cards, the Festive Fragrance Tote, Original Small Tumbler Candles (separately priced at $5), and some clearance items were excluded.
Brands Included/Excluded: Yankee Candle, WoodWick, and Chesapeake Bay Candle products were included. Other sub-brands such as American Home by Yankee Candle were excluded.
Redemption Rules: Offers were valid in U.S. Yankee Candle stores, online, in digital and print catalogs, and for curbside pickup. They could not be redeemed at third-party retailers such as Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, or military exchanges.
Shipping and Handling: Orders of $75 or more qualified for free economy shipping within the contiguous United States. Discounts applied to pre-tax amounts only and did not cover shipping fees.
Usage Limits: Only one coupon or offer code could be used per customer. Offers could not be combined with other promotions, applied to prior purchases, or redeemed for cash.
Stock Restrictions: All offers were limited to stock on hand, with no substitutions or rain checks available.