Black Friday 2026: How to Plan for Christmas
Open the calendar for December, and it's already filling up fast. There's a year-end function, the cousins arriving on the 20th, Christmas lunch and a week at the coast. Each one needs something different: an outfit, a menu, enough chairs. Shoppers can usually enjoy Black Friday specials throughout November even though it officially is on Friday, 27 November 2026. So, it's a good moment to plan the whole festive season at once.
Map out your December
Write down every event you're hosting or going to. Next to each one, note what you'll need across food, fashion, beauty and homeware.
Then check what you already have. That might be the good tablecloth, last year's festive outfit or the serving platters at the back of the cupboard. Cross off anything you own, and what's left becomes your list.
Year-end functions
Most year-end functions call for something smart but relaxed. A dress or suit that works for more than one event saves space in your cupboard. Browse Country Road, Trenery, Witchery and Politix too.
A fresh fragrance or a new lipstick finishes the look. Our beauty product ranges have plenty to choose from.
Christmas Day
Plan your menu early, and count how many people you'll feed. Pantry items like spices, crackers and baking basics can go on your Black Friday list, with fresh food bought closer to the day. Browse our food department for ideas.
Next, check your plates, glasses, napkins and tablecloths against your guest count. Our homeware range covers anything missing. Add gifts for family to the same list, so everything for the day is planned in one place.
Enjoy Summer holidays
After Christmas, many families head for the coast or the bush. Check that last summer's swimwear and shorts still fit and restock your sunscreen. Staying home with family instead? Our outdoor dining range makes long lunches in the garden easy.
Travelling over December? Shop for holiday essentials early to avoid the festive rush before you pack.
Plan the shop
Set one budget for the whole season, then split it across your events. Put the things you'll use most, and soonest, at the top. Finish your list before Black Friday starts.
Browse the Woolies app a few days ahead to get to know the range across food, fashion, beauty and homeware. Online suits a busy week, with everything delivered to your door. If you'd like to try on an outfit or test a fragrance, an in-store visit might suit you better. Check your local Woolworths trading hours, and allow extra travel time, since popular shopping centres fill up over Black Friday weekend. Take reusable shopping bags along too.
If you're a MyDifference member, scan your card at the till or log in when you shop online to earn rewards on qualifying purchases.
Time to enjoy it
It's 25 December. The table is set, the outfit from the year-end function is getting a second outing and the swimwear's packed for next week. Nobody's rushing out for one last thing. The only plan left for the day is to enjoy it.