AliExpress 11.11 & Black Friday 2026: Sale Preview
TL;DR: AliExpress 11.11 (Singles Day) is the platform's biggest yearly sale, peaking on 11 November 2026. AliExpress publishes the schedule and promo codes shortly before the event, and this page updates when they are announced. Until then, wishlist what you want and use AliShopping Tools to check 90-day price history so you know each item's real price before any pre-sale inflation.
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Quick answer: AliExpress 11.11 (Singles Day) is the platform's biggest yearly sale, peaking on 11 November. AliExpress publishes the 2026 schedule and promo codes shortly before the event; this page updates the day they are announced. Until then, wishlist what you want and use price history to record today's real price. Install AliShopping Tools on the Chrome Web Store →
November is the biggest month in the AliExpress calendar. Two global shopping events — 11.11 (Singles Day) and Black Friday — run within three weeks of each other, creating back-to-back windows where nearly every category on the platform receives some level of promotion.
The challenge is that "promotional" does not always mean "discounted." AliExpress sellers inflate prices in the weeks before both events — the same pattern documented during the Summer Sale and 618 window. Knowing what is confirmed (and what is not yet), which categories genuinely discount, and how to verify a deal before buying is what separates a great November from an expensive one.
When Is AliExpress 11.11 Sale 2026?
AliExpress 11.11 2026 peaks on 11 November (Singles Day itself).
AliExpress has not yet published its 2026 schedule: the warm-up window, the start time and the promo codes. It confirms them shortly before the event, and we update this page the day they are announced. The AliExpress sale calendar 2026 tracks the confirmed dates of every event this year.
Why November 11? 11/11 began as an informal "Singles Day" for single people in China (four ones, four singles); Alibaba turned it into a shopping event in 2009. It has since grown into one of the largest shopping events in the world.
Buyer tip: Whatever the 2026 window turns out to be, the preparation is the same: add target items to your wishlist now, collect seller coupons before the peak, and compare the 11.11 price against the item's price history. For the order of operations on the day itself, see the 11.11 shopping playbook.
Black Friday falls on Friday 27 November 2026 and Cyber Monday on Monday 30 November 2026. AliExpress announces its own Black Friday window and codes shortly before the event. For how it differs from 11.11 and what to buy, see the AliExpress Black Friday 2026 guide.
How Do 11.11 and Black Friday Discounts Compare?
11.11 is generally the deeper discount event on AliExpress. Black Friday is broader but shallower.
Dimension
11.11 (11 Nov)
Black Friday weekend (27–30 Nov)
Discount depth
Typically the deepest of the year
Significant but usually less than 11.11
Platform code tiers
Highest-value tiers of the year
Strong, but below 11.11 maximums
Seller coupon activity
Very high — sellers heavily invested
Moderate to high
Category coverage
Platform-wide
Platform-wide
Price inflation risk
High — some sellers raise list prices in the run-up
Moderate — some sellers carry over 11.11 anchor prices
Practical guidance: If you are buying electronics accessories, home goods, or fashion basics, prioritize 11.11 over Black Friday. The seller coupon stacks are more generous, and the platform codes reach higher maximum tiers. Black Friday is better for buyers who missed 11.11 or want a second window to check whether prices fell further. The AliExpress Black Friday 2026 guide covers Black Friday in detail.
Which Categories Discount Deepest?
Not all categories benefit equally from 11.11 and Black Friday promotions. Based on historical AliExpress sale patterns:
Electronics and Accessories
Phone cases, charging cables, screen protectors, earbuds, portable chargers, USB hubs, and cable management gear consistently see the deepest genuine discounts during 11.11. The category is hypercompetitive on AliExpress, which keeps pre-sale price inflation less sustainable — sellers who inflate too aggressively lose search ranking.
Fashion
Casual clothing, activewear, accessories, and basics. Intense competition drives genuine sale pricing from established sellers, but discounts vary widely by seller. Avoid impulse-buying shoes — sizing issues are amplified when shopping quickly during a sale peak.
Home Goods
Storage organizers, LED lighting, kitchen tools, decorative items, and small appliances. This category benefits from both Chinese domestic sale culture (11.11 originated in China) and the global Black Friday appetite. Genuine discounts here are common; verify with price history before bulk orders.
What to Avoid
Branded electronics: Genuine Apple, Samsung, and Sony products are rarely discounted meaningfully on AliExpress. If a branded item shows 70%+ off during 11.11, treat it as a counterfeit risk signal, not a deal.
Seasonal items: Items peaking in season (winter coats in November) are unlikely to be discounted — demand is too high for sellers to reduce margin.
How to Prepare: Wishlist, Price History, Promo Codes
Getting the most from November sales requires preparation that starts before the sale. The closer you are to the sale peak, the less leverage you have — seller coupons are claimed, platform code tiers fill up, and price inflation has already happened.
Build your wishlist now. Add every target item to your AliExpress wishlist today. This captures a baseline before the run-up. When prices move before the sale, you will see exactly what changed.
Install a price history tool before prices move. AliShopping Tools shows the 90-day price chart on every AliExpress product listing, so installing it now shows you where today's price sits before any pre-sale inflation.
Collect seller coupons early. Navigate to seller storefronts for your wishlist items and collect any available store coupons before the sale peak. Some sellers only make their deepest coupons available during the warm-up window.
Verify discount authenticity on the sale day. On 11 November (and on Black Friday, 27 November), open each wishlisted item and check the price history chart. If the current "sale" price is at or above the price from 60–90 days ago, it is not a genuine discount.
11.11 Promo Codes 2026
AliExpress publishes its 11.11 promo codes shortly before the event; this page links to them on the day they are announced. We only list codes confirmed in AliExpress's official affiliate email, so there is no 11.11 code list here yet.
1. Install AliShopping Tools. The extension shows the 90-day price history on every AliExpress listing, so you can see where today's price sits before the 11.11 run-up. Install from Chrome Web Store →
2. Start your wishlist now. Add target items to your AliExpress wishlist today. Today's prices are your baseline: some sellers raise list prices in the weeks before 11.11.
3. Don't wait if today's price is already good. Waiting for 11.11 does not guarantee a lower price. It often means paying more after inflation and then "saving" back to today's level. To check a specific deal, see is the 11.11 discount real?.
4. Screenshot current prices. For high-value items, take a screenshot of today's listing price. On 11 November, compare the "sale" price against your screenshot.
5. Check delivery for anything time-sensitive. For gifts or items you need by a fixed date, check whether the item is available as a Choice item and check the estimated delivery date at checkout before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What date is AliExpress 11.11 sale 2026?
AliExpress 11.11 2026 peaks on 11 November (Singles Day). AliExpress has not yet published the 2026 schedule (warm-up window, start time, promo codes). It confirms them shortly before the event, and this page is updated the day they are announced.
Are the AliExpress 11.11 2026 promo codes out yet?
Not yet. AliExpress publishes 11.11 codes shortly before the event, and this page links to them on the day they are announced. We only list codes confirmed in AliExpress's official affiliate email.
How early should I start preparing for 11.11 on AliExpress?
Start now. Add target items to your wishlist so today's prices are your baseline, install AliShopping Tools to see the 90-day price history on each listing, and collect seller coupons from storefronts before the peak.
Why do AliExpress prices go up before 11.11?
Some sellers inflate their listed prices in the weeks before the sale so that the "sale" price on 11 November appears to be a large discount when it is actually the original price or close to it. The reliable countermeasure is a 90-day price history check on every item before buying; see is the 11.11 discount real?.
