AliExpress Black Friday 2026: Deals, Dates, Ad & 11.11 Guide

Updated November 2026

AliExpress runs its Black Friday straight after its 11.11 Singles' Day sale. In a press release for Europe dated 29 October 2026, AliExpress said its 11.11 sale runs from 1 to 18 November, its Black Friday sale from 19 to 29 November and its Cyber Monday sale from 30 November to 3 December. AliExpress hadn't published a separate US calendar we could confirm, and US timings may differ. Black Friday itself is on 27 November 2026 and Cyber Monday on 30 November.

This guide explains how the 11.11 and Black Friday sales overlap, what "Choice" items are, how AliExpress buyer protection and disputes work, what US import rules mean for your total, and how to avoid counterfeits. We haven't tested any product, seller or code mentioned.

AliExpress Black Friday: Quick Facts

Topic	What we know (as of 5 November 2026)
2026 sale calendar (Europe press release)	11.11: 1-18 Nov; Black Friday: 19-29 Nov; Cyber Monday: 30 Nov-3 Dec
US calendar	Not confirmed by AliExpress; check the app
Printed ad	None; offers appear in the app and on the site
Choice (US terms announced March 2024)	Delivery targets of 5-12 calendar days, a $1 coupon if late, free return on eligible items within 90 days of payment
Buyer protection	Refund if an order doesn't arrive, arrives damaged or isn't as described, through a dispute on the order page
Dispute timing	Within the purchase protection period shown on each order, usually ending about 15 days after delivery or confirmed receipt
Import rules	US duty-free de minimis suspended for China since 2 May 2025 and for all countries since 29 August 2025

The 11.11 and Black Friday Overlap

11.11, or Singles' Day, is AliExpress's biggest sale of the year. In 2026, AliExpress has presented 11.11, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as phases of one "Global Shopping Festival" running from 1 November to 3 December in Europe. That has a few practical effects:

• Prices may not drop again on Black Friday. Many items are discounted for 11.11 and stay at a similar price through late November. Some go up between phases and come back down.
• Coupons change between phases. Platform-wide coupons usually work as "spend $X, save $Y" tiers, and the tiers can change when one phase ends and the next begins. Deal forums have also reported separate tiers for US shoppers.
• The first hours matter for limited deals. Flash deals and the highest coupon tiers often run out early in each phase.
• Early orders arrive sooner. If you're buying gifts, ordering in the 11.11 phase gives your parcel more time to arrive before Christmas.

A simple approach: add items to your cart or wish list now, note the prices, and compare them during 11.11 and again in the Black Friday phase. If an item is cheaper elsewhere, for example at a US retailer during the Amazon Black Friday sale, buy where the total is lower.

What Are AliExpress Choice Items?

"Choice" is a label AliExpress introduced in 2023 for selected items that come with extra service promises. You'll see a Choice badge on the product page and in search results.

When AliExpress updated its US shopping guarantees in March 2024, it said Choice orders had:

• Delivery targets of 5-12 calendar days (compared with 8-14 days for non-Choice marketplace orders).
• A $1.00 coupon for a future purchase if an order isn't delivered by the estimated date.
• Free returns on eligible items within 90 days of payment, with the first return on each order free.

AliExpress has also described free shipping on Choice orders above a minimum value. These terms date from 2024 and may have changed, so check the delivery estimate, return note and shipping cost on each product page. Choice items are often a safer pick for gifts because of the clearer delivery and return terms, but they aren't always the cheapest option.

AliExpress Buyer Protection

AliExpress offers buyer protection on orders paid through its checkout. Under the terms it announced for US customers in March 2024, you can ask for a refund if:

• The item doesn't arrive within 30 days after shipment,
• It arrives damaged, or
• It's lost.

You can also open a dispute if an item isn't as described, for example the wrong size, color, model or specification, or it doesn't work.

How the purchase protection period works

Each order has a purchase protection countdown on its order page. Disputes must be opened before that countdown ends. Shopping guides consistently describe the window as running until about 15 days after delivery or after you confirm receipt, though the exact timing is set per order and shown in the app.

Dispute tips

1. Don't confirm receipt until you've inspected the item. Confirming can shorten or end your protection window.
2. Film or photograph the unboxing, especially for electronics, and keep the packaging and shipping label.
3. Message the seller first through the order page, and keep all communication on AliExpress.
4. If an item hasn't arrived and the timer is close to ending, open a dispute or ask the seller to extend the protection period. Don't let it lapse.
5. Be specific in the dispute. Describe what's wrong, compare it with the listing, and attach clear photos or video.
6. Escalate if needed. If you and the seller can't agree, AliExpress can review the dispute.

Black Friday orders often take longer to ship and arrive. Keep an eye on the protection timer for every order, not just the ones you're worried about.

Shipping Times and Christmas Timing

• Choice items: AliExpress's 2024 US targets were 5-12 calendar days, but holiday volumes can slow things down.
• Standard marketplace items: often take longer, and the estimate is shown at checkout.
• "Ships from" option: some listings let you choose a warehouse, including in the US. Items stocked in the US usually arrive faster and avoid international customs.
• For gifts, order in the 11.11 phase or early in the Black Friday phase, and choose items with an estimated delivery date well before 25 December.

US Tariffs and the End of De Minimis

Most AliExpress orders ship from China. Until 2025, low-value parcels worth $800 or less could enter the US duty-free under the "de minimis" rule. That's no longer the case:

• 2 May 2025: the US ended de minimis for goods from China and Hong Kong.
• 29 August 2025: the US suspended de minimis for imports from all countries.
• February 2026: the Supreme Court ruled that the emergency-powers law used for many tariffs didn't authorize them. The administration kept the de minimis suspension in place under a different legal authority.
• 1 July 2027: a 2025 law ends the de minimis exemption permanently.

Tariff rates have changed several times since 2025 and depend on the product and where it's made. For buyers, the key points are:

• Read the order summary before you pay. Some orders include estimated import charges at checkout, while others may be billed by the carrier later, according to shopping guides.
• Choose US-stocked items where available if you want to avoid import charges.
• Compare totals, not item prices. A cheap item plus shipping and duties may cost about the same as a US retailer's Black Friday price.

How to Avoid Counterfeits

AliExpress prohibits counterfeit goods, but regulators have criticized how well it enforces that. In June 2025 the European Commission issued preliminary findings that AliExpress hadn't properly assessed and reduced the risk of illegal products. In July 2026 trade press reported that the Commission had fined AliExpress €550 million under the EU's Digital Services Act, finding that counterfeit goods, unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics stayed available for weeks after being identified. In the US, the CPSC said in September 2025 that most recalled Chinese products it handled that year were tied to e-commerce platforms, including AliExpress.

• Buy branded items from official brand stores on AliExpress where they exist, and check the store's age, rating and number of followers.
• Treat big-brand items at tiny prices as fakes. A designer bag or branded earbuds at a fraction of the usual price are almost certainly not genuine.
• Read reviews with photos and look at the store's overall feedback percentage and history.
• Avoid safety-critical products you can't verify, such as helmets, car seats, children's toys and some chargers. Check cpsc.gov for recalls.
• Check specifications closely for storage devices, memory cards and batteries, where fake capacity claims are a known problem.

For electronics, compare prices with major retailers using our Black Friday electronics deals guide and headphones and audio deals guide.

Returns

Return terms depend on the item. Choice items and listings with a free-returns badge have clearer terms; for other items, returns go through the dispute or return process on the order page and can involve international return postage. Check the return note on the product page before you buy, and compare with other stores' holiday policies in our Black Friday price match and returns guide.

Find current offers on our AliExpress coupon page, and for small presents from a range of stores, see our gifts under $50 guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is AliExpress Black Friday 2026?

AliExpress's European press release lists its Black Friday sale from 19 to 29 November 2026, after 11.11 (1-18 November). US timings weren't confirmed, so check the app.

Is 11.11 or Black Friday better on AliExpress?

Prices are often similar. 11.11 is usually AliExpress's biggest event, and ordering then gives parcels more time to arrive before Christmas. Compare prices across both phases.

What does "Choice" mean on AliExpress?

It's a label for selected items with extra service promises. In 2024, AliExpress said US Choice orders had 5-12 day delivery targets, a $1 coupon if late and free returns on eligible items within 90 days.

How long do I have to open a dispute on AliExpress?

Until the purchase protection timer on the order ends, usually about 15 days after delivery or confirmed receipt. Don't confirm receipt before inspecting the item.

Will I pay import fees on AliExpress?

Possibly. Duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports has been suspended since 2025. Check the order summary before paying, or choose items that ship from the US.

Conclusion

On AliExpress, Black Friday is the second half of a month-long sale that starts with 11.11. Track prices across both phases, prefer Choice or US-stocked items for gifts, read the order total for import charges, and inspect every parcel before you confirm receipt. We'll add new offers to our Black Friday deals page from 27 November and our Cyber Monday deals page on 30 November.