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Updated on Wednesday October 16, 2024: Harbor Freight’s Black Friday 2024 ad has officially arrived… check out all 4 pages below. While many discounts are solid, not all items are worth the hype. Here’s everything you need to know, along with insights on the best bargains and items to avoid.

Confirmed Black Friday 2024 Sale Dates:

Online Sale Start: Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day).
In-Store Sale Start: Friday, November 29, 2024.
Sale End Date: Cyber Monday, December 2, 2024.
Inside Track Member Early Access: Monday, November 25, 2024, through Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Note: Harbor Freight stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, but online shopping will be available.

Early Access for Inside Track Members:

Cost: $29.99 per year or $2.49 per month.
Members get 3 days of early access starting Monday, November 25, 2024. Membership allows access to exclusive deals and deeper discounts before the general public.

General Observations:

Solid but Not Spectacular Discounts: Most of the deals are decent, though a few standout offers could provide excellent value.
Clearance Opportunities: Up to 74% off clearance items, especially on larger equipment like trailers, may offer some of the biggest savings.
Range of Tool Quality: The sale includes both premium and budget tools. Buyers should carefully evaluate the quality and performance of lower-priced items.

Best Black Friday 2024 Deals

Predator 5,000-Watt Dual Fuel Generator. Price: $800. Highlights: Quiet operation, remote start, and dual fuel capabilities make this generator ideal for RVs or home backup during power outages.
US General 30-Inch 5-Drawer Mechanics Cart. Price: Varies by color. Highlights: Available in several colors, including the popular “Plum Crazy Purple.” Known for its durability and storage capacity, this cart is highly recommended for mechanics.
Predator 9500 Super Quiet Inverter Generator. Price: $1,800. Highlights: A top-tier generator with exceptional noise reduction and reliability, perfect for backup power. Competes favorably with high-end brands like Honda.
Badlands Off-Road Jack. Price: $250. Highlights: A reliable jack for off-road vehicles, featuring portability and versatility for automotive enthusiasts working in tough conditions.
Vulcan OmniPro 220 Welder. Price: $850. Highlights: A high-performance, multi-process welder. Ideal for professionals or serious DIYers needing a reliable welder at a competitive price.

Items to Avoid or Approach with Caution

Cheap Ratchet Straps. Price: $6. Warning: Only suitable for light loads. Avoid using these for heavy-duty tasks as they lack the required strength.
Yellow Batteries. Issue: Poor performance and longevity compared to other Harbor Freight battery options. Stick with the blue variety for better results.
Viking Jump Starters. Price: $60. Warning: While affordable, Viking jump starters deliver average performance. Consider exploring more reliable alternatives.

Remember to compare the deals that you find at Harbor Freight to those of their top competitors such as The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Good luck and happy bargain hunting!

Harbor Freight Tools Black Friday 2024 Ad

Harbor Freight Tools’ Black Friday Ad History

See below for a history of Harbor Freight’s previous Black Friday ad scans.

2024: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2023: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
2022: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
2021: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
2020: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
2018: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
2017: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
2016: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
2015: Page 1, 2 and 3.

A view in front of the Harbor Freight Tools store on South Broadway St. in Santa Maria, CA. Photo by Witold Sadowski

Questions & Comments

What new tools are you planning on picking up this Black Friday at Harbor Freight? Let us know in the comments section.

Updated on Friday September 8, 2023: Following just days after Black Friday is of course our other favorite day of the year — Cyber Monday! And as we always do here on Blacker Friday, we’re tracking Harbor Freight’s Cyber Monday sale very closely. Although we don’t yet have a copy of their 2023 ad, you can scroll down the page to see last year’s offer details get an idea of the type of deals that they typically run (the sale is usually pretty similar from year to year). Be sure to then check back with us again for the latest updates or simply join our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed the moment their Cyber Monday ad is posted (we never spam or sell your info, and you can opt-in and out of our mailing list at any time). See you again soon!

Cyber Monday 2023 Start & End Dates

While we will see plenty of deals in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving weekend, Harbor Freight’s Black Friday sale has always been a 5-day event; you can expect the main sale to begin on Thanksgiving day online and Friday morning in-stores. The deals usually end on Cyber Monday itself or while in-stock inventory lasts. And if you happen to be a Harbor Freight Inside Track Member then you can expect to see a few days early access to the event offered to you.

Expected BF/CM early access: Monday November 20, 2023 for all Harbor Freight Inside Track Members.
Expected BF/CM sale start date, online: Thursday November 23, 2023. Historically, stores are closed all day on Thanksgiving.
Expected BF/CM sale start date, in-stores: Friday November 24, 2023.
Expected BF/CM sale end date: Monday November 27, 2023 or while in-stock supplies last (that’s on Cyber Monday).

Just remember that these dates are still just our predictions and, at the moment, unconfirmed. We’ll post the official sale dates for 2023 as soon as we are able to independently verify them.

Last Year’s Black Friday Ad

Updated on Friday November 18, 2022: We are still a week away from Thanksgiving but we already now know what’s coming at Harbor Freight Tool’s Black Friday sale this year. All 7 pages are scanned for you below!

The sale spans over 5 days this year, from Thursday, Thanksgiving day, November 24th through Monday November 28th, 2022. However early access to the sale is given exclusively to Inside Track Members on Monday November 21st. All Harbor Freight stores are closed on Thanksgiving day itself. Everything is available while supplies last. Happy bargain hunting!