Dollar General Black Friday

Dollar General's Black Friday ad usually drops the first week of November, and is chock-full of sales that are good for Thanksgiving through the following weekend. Here's what you need to know, including what to watch for and what to skip at Dollar General during Black Friday.

Dollar General's Black Friday sale happens (mostly) in-store and lasts for just a few days.

Dollar General's Black Friday ad states that only some of the deals are available online. The Dollar General Thanksgiving Deal Days sale will take place Nov. 24 - 26, 2022, but early deals will drop in the weeks leading up to the big sale.

If you want the best Dollar General Black Friday deals, head to a Dollar General store near you early on Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday. Most Dollar General stores will be open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day (except for stores in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine). Expect regular store hours on Black Friday.

Gift cards, household goods, decor, and toys are some of the best things to buy at Dollar General during Black Friday.

Dollar General touts some serious sales during Black Friday. Discounted gift cards, toys, household goods, seasonal decor, decorations, kids' toys, clothing, and cell phones are some of the best things to buy at DG during Black Friday.

Here are some of the best Dollar General Black Friday sales we saw in years past:

• 20% - 25% off gift cards

• 50% off Verizon cell phones

• Buy one get one 75% off kids' toys

• 50% off holiday lights and ornaments

...And BOGO deals galore! See the next tip.

Definitely keep your eye out for BOGO deals.

Here are some of the BOGO deals we saw during past Dollar General's Black Friday sales:

• BOGO free McCafe Premium Medium Roast Coffee K-Cup pods

• BOGO free Maxwell House coffee pods

• BOGO free Tostitos Scoops and Chunky Salsa Medium

• BOGO free IAMS dog food

• BOGO free Command Designer Hook or Large Picture Hanging Strips

• BOGO free DG Hardware 9-foot or 20-foot extension cords

• BOGO free Castrol Motor Oil

• B3G1 free Lip Smacker flavored lip balms

• B1G1 Free Cesar Softies dog food

• B3G1 free Glade 8-ounce aerosol sprays

• BOGO free Purex Crystals BOGO free As Seen On TV products

• BOGO free L.A. Colors Cosmetics

• Buy 1 Apple gift card and save $10 on your next purchase

Don't miss a beat when you sign up for DG's rewards program.

By signing up for the Dollar General rewards program, you can load coupons to your account (so they'll be automatically applied at checkout online or in store), and get specialized discounts the more you shop.

Definitely download the Dollar General app, too.

Make sure to download the Dollar General app (iOS / Android) to clip Dollar General digital coupons. In previous years they've had $5 off a $25 purchase coupon available to use during the Black Friday sale.

You can stack manufacturer coupons with Dollar General Black Friday sales.

Per Dollar General's usual coupon policy, you can use one store coupon and one manufacturer coupon on a single purchase.

If you're shopping online, be prepared to pay shipping.

Shipping is typically $4.99 on DollarGeneral.com, though this may vary by location and number of items purchased. But remember: Most Black Friday DG deals happen in store only.