Is Cyber Monday worth it, and are the deals better than Black Friday?

It might feel to soon to be talking about Christmas shopping, but Cyber Monday is already creeping into people’s plans. This year it falls on Monday, 1st December 2025 - still a good few months away. So, is it worth hanging on until then, or should you be keeping an eye out for bargains sooner?

Cyber Monday isn’t quite the one-day event it used to be. Most retailers in the UK now start dropping deals well before December, with offers appearing through October and November as part of wider Black Friday sales. The catch? Some of the most popular items - think premium skincare, hair tools or home appliances - tend to sell out long before Cyber Monday even arrives.

That said, Cyber Monday is still worth marking your calendar for. It’s often when online-only discounts land, and you can sometimes see prices on things like small appliances dip a little further. If you’re not fussy about the exact brand or model, waiting could work in your favour.

In short: if you’ve got your heart set on something specific, buy it as soon as you spot a good deal. If you’re happy to shop around and just want the best savings possible, holding off until December might just pay off.

Is Cyber Monday worth it?

Cyber Monday 2025 isn’t until Monday, 1st December.

In recent years, Cyber Monday has become every bit as big as Black Friday - sometimes even better. The two days have more or less merged into one long shopping event, with huge savings spread across tech, beauty, home appliances and more. Cyber Monday is an online-first shopping day, and that sometimes means exclusive web-only deals you won’t find on the high street.

Some retailers will hold a few of their strongest offers back until Cyber Monday. Instead of rushing into a decision the moment you see a discount, you can take your time, compare options, and still bag a bargain in December.

So, if you’re still debating whether to splash out on a new Dyson hair dryer, upgrade your laptop, or treat yourself to beauty tech, there’s no harm in waiting. With Cyber Monday 2025 still a little way off, there’ll be no shortage of chances to save.

Who does Cyber Monday?

For the most part, retailers and stockists take part in Cyber Monday if they took part in Black Friday.

How good are Cyber Monday deals?

Cyber Monday deals tend to be much the same as Black Friday deals, with many brands – think Dyson, ghd and Le Creuset – offering similar discounts on both days.

However, while the brands may be the same, the products themselves tend to vary between the two days, so if there's a specific model/style you have your heart set on getting while it's cheap, we'd advise adding it to your basket as soon as possible. That said, it's often worth setting aside a little bit of your Cyber Weekend budget for Monday's sale. Just in case.

Is it worth waiting until Cyber Monday to shop?

Cyber Monday deals present a last chance to get a great saving for your Christmas shopping, or simply treat yourself to something that’s been on your wish list for months. While there’s no guarantee that you’ll get a better deal on either day, the advice we’d give to any shopper is to not wait when it comes to picking up a deal that looks great. You’ll kick yourself if it sells out - and it usually will if the deal is really good.

What are the top Cyber Monday deals to look out for?

There's so much to look forward to in this year's Cyber Monday sale, with everything from luxury beauty to homeware hugely reduced. Traditionally, tech is the top buy of choice on Cyber Monday. So while bestselling products like the best hair dryers might have sold out over the shopping weekend, there's every chance more deals could land on Monday.

If there's a product you've been eyeing for a while and you've been debating the merits of one model or another - such as the pros and cons of the Shark Hair Dryer vs Dyson Supersonic - and have been put off by a hefty price tag, both Black Friday and Cyber Monday present ideal opportunities to nab a huge saving.

However, Kalpana Fitzpatrick, editor at moneyweek.com, recommends being careful not to "caught up in the hype." She says: "Before you buy anything, take a moment to stop and think about whether what you’re buying is a ‘deal’. Take a look at what the item costs on other sites to see how genuine a deal it is. And if you don’t need it and you can’t afford it, save your money instead."

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