Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27, and whoever prepares ahead is the one who grabs the best deals before they sell out. It is the same story every year: stores in Europe, the United States and China slash prices by 50-70%, but many do not ship outside their own country or charge international shipping that eats up the discount. Whether you shop from Mexico, Argentina or Chile, or from the United States, United Kingdom or Australia, this guide gives you the full calendar, which stores to buy from in each country, the mistakes that ruin Black Friday, and how to receive everything at your doorstep wherever you are.
Black Friday 2026 calendar: all the key dates
The end-of-year sales season is not a single day, it is almost a month and a half. These are the dates to mark in 2026:
- Mid-October - Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: the "autumn Prime Day" from Amazon (US and Europe). The exact 2026 date is confirmed weeks in advance; it is the starting gun.
- November 11 - Singles Day (11.11): the biggest discount event in the world, especially at Chinese stores like AliExpress, Shein and Temu. Ideal for tech, fashion and gadgets at factory prices.
- November 26 - Thanksgiving: the unofficial start of US sales; many stores open discounts the night before.
- November 27 - Black Friday: the big day. Global discounts on fashion, electronics, home, beauty and collectibles.
- November 30 - Cyber Monday: the close, focused on tech, electronics and digital subscriptions.
- Early December - Green Monday and Free Shipping Day: a second wave of deals and free shipping at many US stores.
- December - Christmas shipping cut-offs: stores set delivery deadlines. Buying on Black Friday gives you plenty of margin.
- December 26 - Boxing Day: the big sales day in the UK and Australia, perfect for a second round.
Advice we always give: wherever you live, the key is not just catching the discount but having your locker ready before November 11 so you do not miss a single day of deals.
How to get ready step by step (checklist)
Black Friday is won in October, not on November 27. Follow these steps and you will arrive ahead:
- Create your locker in the countries where you will shop (Spain, US, China, UK...). You will get a local address in each one.
- Make your wish list weeks in advance and note each product's current price. That is how you tell a real discount from an inflated one.
- Turn on price alerts at the stores and save products to your cart or favorites.
- Have your payment method ready and check the store accepts your card. Many Latin American cards fail at European stores; if that happens, see our guide on European cards like Wise or Revolut.
- Calculate shipping beforehand with the quoter to know the final cost to your country.
- Plan your consolidation: if you will buy from several stores, let the packages pile up in your locker and ship them together.
Which stores to squeeze in each country (and why)
Not every country discounts the same. With our own warehouses in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, the US, Turkey and China, this is what is most worth it from each origin:
- Spain, to start safe: Zara drops seasonal prices, El Corte Inglés concentrates brands, beauty and electronics with fast delivery, and Amazon Spain is the all-rounder. For second-hand designer items at half price, Vinted and Wallapop.
- Germany, if you own a car: AutoDoc is the car parts and accessories store with the best prices on original parts. Black Friday is the time to buy that part you have been putting off. For electronics, MediaMarkt.
- France, for collectors and families: LEGO and Fnac discount games, tech and culture; France is a paradise for collecting and model-building.
- United States (Tax Free warehouse): buy tech without the state sales tax. Apple, consoles and electronics are cheaper here than anywhere else.
- China (our own warehouse): 11.11 is the event of the year. On AliExpress, Shein and Temu you buy at origin prices and consolidate several packages into one.
- Italy: European fashion and footwear, also on Zalando with easy returns.
- United Kingdom: exclusive British fashion and Nike releases that do not reach other markets.
What to buy depending on where you live
- Latin America: the price gap is huge on tech, designer fashion and car parts. Buying in Europe or the US and forwarding usually comes in well below the local price, even with shipping.
- United States: grab European brands and products not sold there (Italian fashion, collectibles, European car parts).
- United Kingdom: after leaving the EU, buying from mainland stores is interesting again with a European locker that avoids surprises.
- Australia: one of the markets where European fashion and electronics are priced highest; the European Black Friday is your best window of the year.
See in one minute how it works:
The 5 mistakes that ruin Black Friday (and how to avoid them)
- Not checking the previous price: many stores raise prices beforehand to "discount" them. That is why you noted the real price weeks earlier.
- Ignoring import taxes: each country applies its own allowance and taxes. Declare the contents properly and calculate the total before buying.
- Buying loose instead of consolidating: five separate packages cost much more than a single consolidated shipment.
- Leaving it to the last day: the most wanted items sell out in hours. With your locker ready, you buy in the first minute.
- Not checking the return policy: buy from serious stores; with your locker you can also handle exchanges within Europe.
Import taxes by country
Before buying it helps to know how your country taxes imports, because it changes the final cost:
- Latin America: each country has its own allowance. Argentina, for example, raised it to USD 400 with Decree 604/2026; we explain it in this guide. Always check your country's threshold.
- United Kingdom and Australia: they usually apply VAT/GST on imports. Well-declared purchases avoid holds.
- United States: low-value import rules changed in 2025-2026, so verify the current threshold before buying.
In every case, the quoter gives you the shipping cost and you can declare the contents correctly so the package travels without surprises.
How to buy from any store and receive it in your country
The trick to making the most of Black Friday wherever you live is simple: you buy from any store using your locker address in the country of origin, and we forward the package to your doorstep. If you buy from several stores, package consolidation merges everything into a single shipment and saves you money. And if you want a specific item from a store that will not even accept your card, our Buy for me service buys it for you.
Before buying, calculate the shipping cost to your country. And for ideas, see how to buy on Wallapop and Vinted from any country or how to get car parts on AutoDoc.
Create my locker now and arrive ready for Black Friday 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27. The season starts with Prime Big Deal Days in October and Singles Day on November 11, and closes with Cyber Monday on November 30 and Boxing Day on December 26.
Can I buy from stores that do not ship to my country?
Yes. You use your MDE locker address in the country of origin (Spain, US, China, UK, etc.), the store delivers there and we forward the package to your doorstep, whether you are in Latin America, the US, the UK or Australia.
Should I wait for Black Friday or buy on Singles Day?
It depends on the product. For tech and Chinese fashion (AliExpress, Shein, Temu), Singles Day (11.11) usually has the best prices. For US and European electronics, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With your locker ready, you catch both.
How do I stop shipping from eating the discount?
By consolidating several packages into one and calculating shipping before buying with the quoter. That way the Black Friday saving reaches your home intact.
What about import taxes?
Each country applies its own import allowance and taxes. Declaring the contents properly and checking your country's threshold avoids surprises. The quoter shows the shipping cost.
Can I return a product bought on Black Friday?
Yes. Buy from stores with a good return policy; with your European locker you can manage exchanges and returns within Europe before forwarding.
