Argos deals – how and when to get the best savings savings on Habitat, Shark, Emma and more

Bringing together some of the most well-known brands – Ninja, Dyson, Emma to name a few – plus design-savvy own-brand Habitat homeware and bedding, Argos is always one to watch.

We're huge fans of Argos here at Ideal Home, with the retailer on our radar for everything from stylish homeware and the best sofas to hardworking cordless vacuums and top-rated small appliances like air fryers and coffee machines. And while the brand has competitive pricing year round, there are some better times to shop the various sections to get the best Argos deals possible.

Here we'll be explaining when the best times of the year to shop for Argos deals are, the best tips for getting a discount and some other valuable sales shopping advice.

When to shop for the best Argos deals

Argos regularly offer discounts with its own discount codes which they tend to advertise on the website. For example, we've seen codes such as FURN20 for 20% off Argos furniture or TUMBLE10 for 10% off tumble dryers highlighted as a banner on the Argos home page.

Aside from the use of Argos discount codes, the retailer follows key times of the year to plan its promotions. Below, you'll find more information on these key dates, and how you can snap up these Argos deals during these events.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday – closely followed by Cyber Monday – has become one of the UK's biggest consumer extravaganzas, rivalling traditional Boxing Day sales. Often hailed as the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday always falls on the last Friday of November, meaning that this will next happen on 28th November 2025.

But with many of our favourite retailers starting Black Friday home deals earlier and earlier, many deals are are live weeks, if not up to a month before Black Friday itself.

Early in November 2024, Argos deals were dropping, which made many wonder whether it was better off waiting in case the prices dropped closer we get to Black Friday itself. To help with this the retailer used its 'Price Promise', where anything showing that labelling between 1st November and 3rd December was guaranteed to not be lowered in price before Boxing Day.

Bank holidays

Bank holiday deals are a huge part of the consumer discount calendar, with many retailers - just like Argos - heavily discounting their products on these days. These discounts are especially prominent in July and August when consumer spending often increases.

In fact, those who are looking for the best bank holiday Argos deals should be able to snap up some serious bargains on these (hopefully) sunny bank holidays. You'll find that gardening tools, outdoor furniture, and fans are normally discounted drastically during this time.

Boxing Day

With the Black Friday Argos deals included in the brand's Price Promise, the current deals won't reduce until midnight on Christmas Day, which is when we can expect best Boxing Day Argos deals to drop.

This retailer goes hard on Boxing Day, slashing the prices of essentials you'll want to pick up before the New Year starts.

January sales

After the Boxing Day Argos deals, you'd think that the retailer would have had enough of discounting its products. But the January Argos deals seem to get even bigger and even better. In fact, their January deals tend to focus on electrical items and appliances, or bigger ticket items like mattresses and bedding.

You may also find that smaller homeware items make their way into the clearance section, too. This gives Argos the chance to make way for new season's stock.

Argos deals shopping advice

With so many Argos deals on offer throughout the year, it can be easy to spend more than you can realistically afford. And while it's always a good idea to take advantage of these slashed prices when you can, you need to make sure that this deal is worthwhile.

The advice from our Certified Experts when it comes to shopping for Argos deals is to dial in on what you really need. It could be an idea to focus on one room at a time, figuring out whether a new sofa for your living room should take priority over a new desk for your home office or a hedge trimmer for your garden.

If you're on a budget, waiting for these big-ticket furniture items to go on sale can sometimes save you hundreds of pounds. But if you're in the market for smaller lamps, cushions, or other home furnishings, it's unlikely that you'll see too many discounts. So, you can usually buy these at a reasonable price point throughout the year.

Then, comparing prices with other retailers is always a good idea. Argos always tries to be competitive with its prices and is often one of the cheapest places to find stylish and affordable furniture and homeware. However, that's not always the case. For example, you may find that your dream air fryer is the actually at its cheapest on Amazon Prime Day.

FAQs

When does Argos Black Friday finish?

The official period for the Black Friday Argos deals during 2024 was 1st November to 3rd December, which covered Black Friday on 29th November and Cyber Monday on 2nd December.

During the run up to Black Friday we spot some great deals that sold out long before the day itself, including the iconic Kenwood kMix which was reduced by more than 50%.

How to get a discount at Argos?

If you're looking to take advantage of the best Argos deals, it's important to take note of the promotions that run throughout the year. These are normally linked to worldwide discounts and sales that can be found across countless retailers, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Boxing Day deals, and even Bank Holiday deals.

However, Argos also chooses to run its own independent sales throughout the year. They typically create their own unique codes that offer discounts on furniture, electronics, and more. But if you don't add the code at checkout, you won't get the discount.

Do Argos do blue light discounts?

Yes, you can get a Blue Light discount at Argos. To register for a Blue Light card, you need to work within the emergency services, NHS, armed forces, or social care sector. For £4.99, you can have access to countless discounts for two years - including Argos.

To take advantage of this discount, you need to purchase a gift card or voucher through your account. You can then use this during checkout.