Black Friday 2026 in Australia: Dates, Real Deals and How to Spot a Fake Discount
Black Friday has become one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year in Australia. Finder estimates Australians spend around $4.5 billion over the event, with the average shopper spending about $531 on Black Friday alone. For tech, it’s often the best time of year to pick up a new monitor, upgrade a PC or sort out patchy Wi-Fi.
But not every “deal” is a deal. Some prices are barely lower than usual, and some sale claims don’t stack up. In this post we cover the key dates for 2026, what the ACCC is watching for, how to tell a genuine saving from a fake one, and the tech that’s on sale with us right now.
When Is Black Friday 2026 in Australia?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Black Friday deals | Already started at many retailers, including ours |
| Black Friday | Friday 27 November 2026 |
| Cyber Monday | Monday 30 November 2026 |
Black Friday has stretched well beyond one day. Many retailers now run sales for a week or more beforehand, and some carry on through Cyber Monday. If you’re buying gifts, an early start also gives your order plenty of time to arrive before Christmas.
The ACCC Is Watching Black Friday Sales
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been paying close attention to Black Friday advertising. Ahead of last year’s sales it put retailers on notice and swept Black Friday ads for misleading claims. It said it would be looking for:
- Fake urgency, such as “3 days only” or countdown timers that don’t match how long the sale actually runs.
- “Sitewide” or “storewide” sales that leave out lots of products.
- Fine print that undercuts the headline offer.
- “Up to X% off” claims where only a handful of products get the biggest discount.
- Misleading “was/now” or strikethrough prices.
It’s not just talk. In June 2025, Michael Hill, MyHouse and Hairhouse Online each paid a $19,800 penalty over Black Friday “sitewide” sale ads that the ACCC alleged excluded some products.
How to Spot a Genuine Deal
A few simple habits will help you separate real savings from marketing.
- Check prices now. The ACCC’s own advice is to note the price of anything you’re planning to buy before the sales start. A screenshot or a price-tracking site makes it easy to see whether the “sale” price is actually lower.
- Compare the price, not the percentage. “40% off” means nothing if the starting price was inflated. What matters is what you pay compared with what other Australian stores are charging.
- Read the fine print. Look for exclusions, member-only pricing and minimum spends before you get excited about a headline discount.
- Check the specs, not just the name. Some products have several versions with similar names. Make sure the deal is on the exact model you want, with the right size, storage or connections.
- Know the returns and warranty terms. Buying from an Australian retailer means you’re covered by Australian Consumer Law. Check the store’s change-of-mind policy too, as it can differ for sale items.
If an ad looks misleading, the ACCC asks shoppers to report it on its website, with screenshots if possible.
Should You Buy Now or Wait?
If the price is already good and the item is in stock, there’s often no reason to wait. Popular items can sell out over Black Friday weekend, and couriers get much busier the closer you get to Christmas.
Waiting makes more sense if you’re chasing something specific that hasn’t dropped in price yet, or if you’re still working out exactly what you need. Either way, compare prices before you buy and don’t rush into something just because a timer is counting down.
What’s Worth Buying on Black Friday?
Here’s where we think the best value usually sits for tech:
- Monitors. Gaming and ultrawide monitors are some of the most heavily discounted items each year. Not sure which to choose? Our monitor buying guide explains sizes, refresh rates and panel types.
- PC parts. Cases, power supplies, coolers and graphics cards often come down in price, which makes Black Friday a good time to build or upgrade.
- Networking. If your Wi-Fi drops out at the far end of the house, a sale is a good excuse to fix it properly with mesh or an access point.
- Gaming gear and webcams. Mice, keyboards, headsets and webcams make great gifts and are often well discounted.
On Sale Now at Ezy P.C. Sales
These items are on sale and in stock right now. Prices are correct at the time of writing (3 November 2026) and can change, so check the product page for the current price. Specs are the manufacturers’ figures.
| Category | Product | Highlights | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide gaming monitor | Samsung 34″ Odyssey G55T | 34″ WQHD (3440 x 1440) curved VA, 165Hz, FreeSync | $423.21 |
| Fast gaming monitor | AOC 27G11ZE2 | 27″ Full HD Fast IPS, 240Hz, Adaptive-Sync | $185.33 |
| Graphics card | Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC ICE 16GB | 16GB GDDR6, PCIe 5.0, white design | $950.53 |
| Power supply | Antec GSK850 Lite 850W | 80 PLUS Gold, ATX 3.1, 12V-2×6 cable, 5-year warranty | $109.32 |
| PC case | DeepCool CL600 | ATX mid-tower, tempered glass, USB-C, ARGB fans, rear-connector motherboard support | $144.53 |
| Wi-Fi 7 | TP-Link EAP720 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point | Dual-band BE3600, 2.5G Ethernet port, ceiling mount | $151.52 |
| Gaming mouse | Logitech G502 HERO | Wired, HERO sensor, 11 programmable buttons, adjustable weights | $79.90 |
| Gaming keyboard | ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II | Optical-mechanical, compact 97-key layout, IP57 water and dust resistance | $116.39 |
| Webcam | Logitech C922 Pro Stream | 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps, autofocus, stereo microphones | $128.16 |
You’ll find more than 50 other on-sale monitors, PC parts, networking and gaming products on our Early Black Friday Deals page, which runs until 26 November.
Conclusion
Black Friday can save you real money on tech, as long as you go in with a plan. Check prices before the sales start, compare what you’ll actually pay, read the fine print and buy from a retailer that stands behind what it sells.
Ready to shop? Browse our Early Black Friday Deals, with Australian stock and same-day shipping on eligible orders. Not sure what you need? Get in touch and we’ll help you choose.
