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Argos Black Friday 2026: dates, best deals and what to expect
Argos hasn't announced its Black Friday 2026 dates yet, but expect the sale to start around 30 October to 1 November and run to Cyber Monday (30 November). It began on 1 November in 2024 and on 31 October in 2025, both times with new deals added every week through the month.
Right now, Argos is running 3 for 2 on selected Lego and multibuy toy offers, but most big-brand appliances are still at full price. We'll update this page as soon as the sale goes live. Last checked: 27 October 2026.
Shark FlexStyle 3-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer (HD426SLUK)
£30 less than Argos, which charges £229.99 today. Its lowest price in the last three months was about £189, so it's a fair price rather than a record low.
Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer 9.5L (AF400UK)
About £20 under Argos (£230 today). This is the air fryer Argos usually discounts for Black Friday, so wait unless you need it now.
When does Argos Black Friday 2026 start?
Argos hasn't confirmed it yet. Its events calendar showed no Black Friday date on 27 October. Its recent pattern points to a start in the last days of October or on 1 November:
- 2024: started on Friday 1 November and ran all month, with new deals added each Friday.
- 2025: started on 31 October. Its Black Friday Price Guarantee ran from 31 October to 2 December, with weekly 'Hero Deals'.
Expect the 2026 event to follow the same shape: a first batch of deals at the start of November, weekly drops, and the biggest cuts in the week of Black Friday (27 November) through to Cyber Monday (30 November). See our when is Black Friday 2026 guide for every retailer's dates.
What's on at Argos right now
As of 27 October, Argos is running:
- 3 for 2 on selected Lego
- toy multibuys: 2 for £15, 2 for £20 and 2 for £30
- 50% off selected Halloween
- 'Keep warm this winter' and 'Top 100 deals' pages
The Lego 3 for 2 is worth using now if you're buying several sets as presents, because the cheapest set is free. Our Lego Black Friday guide shows the prices to aim for if you're buying just one.
Argos's Black Friday Price Guarantee
In 2025, Argos put a Price Guarantee badge on its Black Friday deals. If a badged item dropped further before Christmas Day, Argos paid the difference as an e-gift card, valid for three months. It applied online and in store, but not to 'Hot Products' or discount codes. Argos hasn't published its 2026 terms yet. If it runs again, it removes most of the risk of buying early in November.
Christmas returns
Argos has confirmed its 2026 Christmas returns policy. Anything bought between 23 September and 25 December 2026 can be returned until 31 January 2027, as long as it's unused and in its original packaging. That makes Argos a safe place to buy presents early.
Nectar points and delivery
You earn 1 Nectar point per £1 spent at Argos, and 500 points are worth £2.50 off. Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos, but the deal isn't due to complete until early 2027, and Nectar will carry on at Argos afterwards.
Fast Track same-day delivery costs £7.95. Standard delivery is £4.95 for small items, free on orders over £100. Click & Collect orders are held for seven days.
What was cheap at Argos last Black Friday
These 2025 Black Friday prices are a good guide to what to expect:
- Kenwood kMix stand mixer: £180 (half price)
- Lego Technic Ferrari SF-24: £149 (was £200)
- Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet: £39.99 (was £99.99)
- Russell Hobbs Worcester kettle: £22.50 (was £45)
- PS5 Slim: £379.99 (was £479.99)
- MacBook Air 13in M2: £699 (was £999)
In 2024, Argos said it sold six air fryers a minute over Black Friday weekend. Its strongest categories are small kitchen appliances, vacuums, toys and Amazon devices. For brand-by-brand target prices, see our guides to Ninja, Shark and Dyson.
Is Argos cheaper than Amazon?
Not always. On 27 October, both the Shark FlexStyle and the Ninja AF400UK were £20 to £30 cheaper at Amazon. During Black Friday the two often match each other, so check both before you buy. Argos wins on same-day collection and its long Christmas returns window.
When does the Argos Black Friday sale start in 2026?
Argos hasn't announced it. Based on the last two years, expect it to start between 30 October and 1 November and to run until Cyber Monday, 30 November.
Does Argos do a Black Friday price guarantee?
It did in 2025: if a badged Black Friday item dropped in price before Christmas, you got the difference back as a gift card. The 2026 terms haven't been published yet.
Can I return Argos Christmas presents in January?
Yes. Items bought from 23 September to 25 December 2026 can be returned until 31 January 2027, if they're unused and in their original packaging.
Are Argos Black Friday deals worth it?
Many are, especially on small appliances, toys and Lego multibuys. But some 'deals' are prices you'll also see at other times. Compare with Amazon and check the target prices in our Black Friday guides before buying.