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JCPenney Black Friday in July will be here before we know it, so let’s get ready! The JCPenney July Black Friday sale is a great time to stock up on staples you’d otherwise probably spend too much money on at the last minute, like bras, towels, pillows and kitchen items. As we find out what the hottest JCPenney Black Friday in July deals will be this year, we’ll keep you posted so you can plan ahead and make your list.
Black Friday in July is a real, actual thing at quite a few stores. Here’s what other retailers are doing:
- How to Shop Amazon Prime Day
- How to Shop Target “Deal Days”
- How to Shop Walmart’s “Deals for Days”
- Macy’s Black Friday in July Shopping Guide
- Kohl’s Black Friday in July Shopping Guide
- Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Shopping Guide
The JCPenney Black Friday in July sale features deal categories like home, apparel, and jewelry.

You’ll see sales throughout the store, but these categories will have the most deals and often, the hottest deals. More on that below.
In 2021, Black Friday in July at JCPenney ran from July 8 – 11.

Mark your calendar for the second week in July tentatively and we’ll let you know when the actual sale dates are announced for 2022.
Watch for a promo code to get an additional 30% off sale prices.

In 2021, JCPenney offered the promo code HOTDEAL9 to get an extra 30% off apparel, shoes, accessories, and home. This code was also good for an extra 10% off furniture, mattresses, electronics, floor care, and more.
TIP: Shop in-store or at JCP.com to get Black Friday in July deals. You only need the promo code when you’re shopping online.
Expect JCPenney Rewards members to get a $10 Bonus Reward for every $50 spent.

In 2021, JCPenney offered a promotion for JCPenney Rewards members. We expect them to do something similar this year. (Not signed up? Take care of that before this Black Friday in July!)
Last year, you could get this $10 Bonus Reward up to three separate times between July 8 and July 13 (two days after the sale ended!).
Use free store pickup for JCP.com orders unless you’re spending $75 or more.

The free shipping threshold for JCP.com purchases during Black Friday in July was pretty dang high last year — $75! If this year follows suit, plan to use free store pickup to save money.
Women’s apparel, jewelry, and a massage gun were the best deals in 2021.

Don’t get me wrong, plenty of deals are worth your time during JCPenney’s Black Friday in July sale. But here are a few that made our hearts skip a beat:
- Use code HOTDEAL9 for 10% off
- Use code HOTDEAL9 for 30% off
