The 2018 Amazon Black Friday ad is here! While you're waiting for Black Friday to arrive, you can find some great early deals on holiday gifts to stash away now with the latest Amazon coupons and deals.

When does the Amazon Black Friday sale start?
Amazon Black Friday deals begin on November 16, 2018.

Will Amazon be open on Thanksgiving Day?
Amazon will run sales online all through Black Friday week, including on Thanksgiving Day.

Amazon Black Friday 2018 Tips:

• Amazon is running Early Black Friday Deals now through Black Friday.
• Many of Amazon's Black Friday deals will only be available for Prime members, so it may be worth your time to either sign up for a free trial or spring for a 1-month membership. Prime members also get early access to many deals.
• Amazon doesn't have a traditional glossy-print Black Friday ad, but they will issue a press release with a long list of preview deals you can use to plan.
• When you're in the Amazon Black Friday sale, scroll ahead to see what deals are coming up. You can use the Amazon app to sign up for a notification when an item you want is on sale.
• Pay with your Amazon Visa Signature to get 5% back in Amazon credit.
• Don't forget to ask Alexa for exclusive deals – Amazon often reserves a handful of Black Friday deals just for Alexa users.
• Check our our article about Amazon Prime perks if you're on the fence about a membership.

Download 2018 Amazon Black Friday Ads:

• 2018 Amazon Black Friday Sale Preview (PDF, 6 pages)
• 2018 Amazon Toy Catalog (PDF, 67 pages)

Download Past Amazon Black Friday Flyers:

• 2014 Amazon Black Friday Ad (PDF)
• 2017 Amazon Black Friday Ad (PDF)