The term "Black Friday" originated in the 1950s when Philadelphia police used it to describe the chaos after Thanksgiving, as crowds gathered for the Army-Navy football game. Initially, retailers tried to rebrand it as "Big Friday" to shed its negative connotations, but this effort failed. By the 1980s, "Black Friday" came to symbolise retail profitability, marking the shift from losses ("in the red") to profits ("in the black").

Black Friday 2025 in Australia falls on Friday, November 28, 2025. The sales usually continue throughout the weekend and wrap up with Cyber Monday on December 1, 2025. Many retailers start offering early deals ahead of the event and at Giftbox, we’ll launch our Early Bird Black Friday Offers on November 3, 2025, followed by the release of our exciting Giftbox Black Friday Catalogue on November 17, 2025. Get ready for incredible savings across a wide range of products, both in-store and online.

At GiftBox, our Early Black Friday Deals will kick off on Monday, November 03, 2025, and run through Monday, December 1! Get ready to enjoy fantastic discounts across a variety of categories.

This Giftbox Black Friday, you can explore a wide variety of items, but the best value is likely to come from Tech and Appliances. Get ready for summer with our best-selling Panthera Premium Slushie & Frozen Drink Maker, whip up delicious pizzas with our Indoor and Outdoor Electric Pizza Oven, or make a splash with Bestway Pools for endless family fun. Appliances and tech are among our higher-value products, making Black Friday the perfect time to enjoy significant savings. Only at GiftBox Australia!

 At GiftBox, we offer the same discounts across all our stores 270. You can shop online and pick up your items at your nearest GiftBox store for your convenience. Use our store locator to find your nearest GiftBox store and the product availability. Also, you can find the opening hours for all Giftbox stores, so you can arrive in time to get the best Black Friday sale offers!

All your favourite payment methods will be available during Black Friday. You can pay using a credit card, Afterpay, or Apple Pay.

The best Black Friday shopping categories depend on your individual needs, but extensive data from 2025 shows clear trends to help you focus on the top deals. At Giftbox, it's recommended to take advantage of significant discounts in Home Appliances, Speakers & Audio, and Tech & Gadgets, which consistently stand out for popular savings and are among the most heavily promoted categories during this sales period. 

No, coupon codes and additional discounts won’t be available during Black Friday. We’ll already be offering a wide range of amazing discounts across many categories.

Yes! At Giftbox, you can easily return or exchange Black Friday items. In-store or online purchases can be returned to any store for an instant refund or exchange. Just bring your receipt and original payment card, and ensure you meet the Refund Policy conditions.

If you prefer to return by post, contact our team to request a free return label, pack your items in their original packaging with proof of purchase, and send them via Australia Post. Once your item arrives, a refund or exchange will be processed within 2 business days. For help, reach us at hello@giftbox.com.au or 1300 916 750.