In the past, Black Friday was the day after Thanksgiving when shoppers would rush to stores for the year's best deals. Folks would show up in their jammies, kids would beg to go home—it was a vibe.

Then, things got a little crazy, and there were " incidents, " so it was decided, hey, let's make Black Friday longer. So, people started lining up outside stores on Thanksgiving night. But there was some backlash , and people were doing all their shopping online anyway.

All this is to say that now, in 2025, Black Friday, which this year falls on Nov. 28, is more like a state of being. For some major retailers, it has already begun.

Are there any early Black Friday sales happening now?

Yes, some early Black Friday sales are popping up. Be sure to follow USA TODAY Shopping to bring y

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