While you may be looking forward to Black Friday to kick off your holiday shopping, Cyber Monday is one of the best times of the year to shop online.

Cyber Monday offers big discounts on all those items on your holiday wishlist but these deals are only found online. This includes major markdowns on electronics, toys, fashion, home goods, kitchen gadgets and more.

This massive online sales event first emerged in 2005 as consumers began the shift towards online shopping. It is now considered the second biggest shopping event of the year, only followed by Black Friday.

To get you ready for Cyber Monday 2024, here’s everything you need to prepare for the sale, including when to start shopping for these online deals.

When is Cyber Monday?

Traditionally, Cyber Monday falls on the Monday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This means that Cyber Monday 2024 is on December 2.

However, it doesn’t mean these deals will only be available for one day, as many retailers continue their Cyber Monday sales beyond Monday. But the best part of Cyber Monday is the ability to shop these deals online right from the comfort of your couch.

How is Cyber Monday different than Black Friday? Which has the better deals?

While Black Friday is the biggest sales event of the year, Cyber Monday often has lightning or flash deals online that are only available for a limited time.

These Cyber Monday deals are often not revealed early like Black Friday, where retailers compete for shoppers dropping their markdowns well before sales start. Cyber Monday sales also often include lightning or flash deals that are only available online for a limited time, so you’ll have to act quickly to grab them.

Even though Black Friday has switched to more online price drops, you can find many of the same discounts in stores. You can expect the deals on Cyber Monday to only be available online, but they often include even bigger price cuts than Black Friday.

Cyber Monday is a great time to take advantage of giant online deals from all your favorite retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom, Stanley, Coach, UGG, and many more. Plus, you can easily do your holiday shopping online without having to venture out in the cold and snow.