Should you do your Christmas shopping during Black Friday or Cyber Monday this year?

Christmas it's just around the corner and deals are too, with Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday deals coming with amazing deals and promos to consumers for the Holiday season.

Both sales are close together and some people might think that deals are similar, but they're not, with differences, advantages, and disadvantages. Consumers must be aware of where can they get the best deal for their money.

Is there a difference between both?

Historically, Cyber Monday has been the go-to day for online shoppers, as Black Friday was traditionally associated with in-store events during the early years of the holiday shopping season.

The days of exclusive overnight deals for in-person shoppers are mostly behind us, as major retailers now kick off their discounts online starting on Thanksgiving. Consequently, the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals has become nearly insignificant.

So when should I buy?

Choosing Cyber Monday deals over Black Friday provides the advantage of the absence of interruptions during family time. Given that most Cyber Monday sales start over the weekend, shopping during this period can be more relaxed compared to the immediate post-Thanksgiving dinner rush.

However, you should take into that both sales may have different deals, and things may also run out of stock. So you should choose carefully whether you want to buy on Cyber Monday or Black Friday.