# Argos Black Friday 2026 UK: dates and price guarantee

Argos Black Friday 2026 started on 30 October. See past start dates, the Price Guarantee, click and collect, which categories drop and how to check a deal.

Argos started its 2026 Black Friday sale on Friday 30 October, according to MoneySavingExpert. More than 1,800 items were included at launch. Black Friday itself is Friday 27 November, and Cyber Monday is Monday 30 November. Argos Price Guarantee items will not get cheaper at Argos before Friday 25 December.

## When does Argos Black Friday start in 2026?

Argos began its sale on 30 October 2026, four weeks before Black Friday. As of 6 November 2026, Argos has not announced an end date. Past sales ran into early December.

| Year | Argos Black Friday start | Black Friday date |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | Not confirmed | 29 November |
| 2025 | End of October (reported by MoneySavingExpert) | 28 November |
| 2026 | 30 October (reported by MoneySavingExpert) | 27 November |

Sources: [MoneySavingExpert's Argos page](https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/argos/) and [Argos Black Friday Price Guarantee terms](https://help.argos.co.uk/help/terms-and-conditions/black-friday-price-guarantee). MoneySavingExpert also reports that the 2025 sale launched with just over 2,000 discounted products and grew to around 10,000 by 25 November.

## What drops at Argos on Black Friday?

Argos puts tech, home and garden items in its sale, and toys sit alongside them. Coverage of the 2025 sale named homeware, garden furniture and tech as headline categories. [Verge Magazine's report on Argos 2025](https://vergemagazine.co.uk/argos-extends-black-friday-2025-a-full-month-of-deals-across-tech-home-fitness-and-more/) lists tech, home and fitness.

For toys, expect Christmas lines. Argos has not announced a 2026 list of LEGO or Pokémon discounts as of 6 November 2026. Trading card sets usually sell at or near RRP, so do not plan around a big drop. Our [Pokémon cards Black Friday guide](/blog/pokemon-cards-black-friday-uk) and [LEGO Black Friday guide](/blog/lego-black-friday-uk) explain what usually happens.

## How does the Argos Price Guarantee work?

The Argos Price Guarantee protects you from a later price drop at Argos. MoneySavingExpert reports that badged items will not go lower in price before Friday 25 December. If the price does fall, Argos gives you a voucher for the difference.

This covers Argos prices only. It is not a price match against other shops. MoneySavingExpert does not state the purchase window, so read the terms on the Argos help page before you buy. No published Argos price match scheme exists. John Lewis does match Argos prices on qualifying items. See our guide to [UK shops that price match](/blog/uk-shops-that-price-match).

## Can I click and collect from Argos?

Yes. Argos offers Click & Collect, and Verge Magazine reports same-day or next-day pickup at more than 1,100 Sainsbury's and Argos stores. Stock is shown branch by branch. In a busy sale, reserve early and collect soon, because popular items sell out.

Our [Argos Pokémon restock guide](/blog/argos-pokemon-restock) shows how to use the branch stock checker. Our [Argos clearance guide](/blog/argos-clearance-uk) covers markdowns outside the sale.

## How to check an Argos deal is real

A real deal is cheaper than the usual price, not just cheaper than a crossed-out "was" price. Run three checks before you pay.

1. **Check the price history.** Keepa and CamelCamelCamel track Amazon only. For Argos, search the product code on a price tracker, or note the price today and in late October.
2. **Read the badge.** A Price Guarantee badge protects you from a drop at Argos. It does not tell you the price is low.
3. **Compare other shops.** Currys, Smyths and John Lewis often match each other. Which? has found that most Black Friday deals are matched or beaten at other times of the year. Our [Black Friday 2026 guide](/blog/black-friday-2026-uk) has the details.

If you resell, work out your margin after fees before you buy in bulk. Our [Black Friday reselling guide](/blog/black-friday-reselling-uk) shows how. [SAVR](/savr/) sends UK price drop and price error alerts, so you do not need to refresh product pages.

## Common questions

### When does Argos Black Friday start?

Argos started its 2026 sale on Friday 30 October, according to MoneySavingExpert. In 2025 it also started at the end of October. Black Friday itself is 27 November.

### Does Argos price match?

Argos has a Price Guarantee, which covers later drops at Argos only. No published Argos scheme matches other shops. John Lewis will match Argos prices on qualifying items.

### Does Argos have a Black Friday price guarantee in 2026?

Yes. MoneySavingExpert reports that badged items will not fall in price before Friday 25 December. If they do, you receive a voucher for the difference.

### Are Argos Black Friday deals in store as well as online?

Argos sells online and through its stores, and Click & Collect is available. Check the stock for your branch before you travel.

## Where this fits

Argos is one of several UK shops with a long Black Friday sale. For the full picture, read [Black Friday 2026 in the UK](/blog/black-friday-2026-uk). For lower prices without waiting, see [UK shops that price match](/blog/uk-shops-that-price-match) and [price errors in UK retail](/blog/price-errors-uk).