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Black Friday Email Subject Lines

On Black Friday your email sits between dozens of others with the same two words. Stand out with a specific number, a clear time window or a different angle entirely.

15 black friday subject lines

  1. Your brand

    Black Friday starts now: up to 40% off

    38 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Early access: shop Black Friday first

    37 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Our biggest sale of the year is live

    36 chars · Good

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  4. Your brand

    Black Friday picks under $50

    28 chars · Good

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  5. Your brand

    Doors open at midnight, {first_name}

    36 chars · Strong

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  6. Your brand

    Your Black Friday list, sorted

    30 chars · Strong

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  7. Your brand

    The deals we don't do any other time

    36 chars · Good

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  8. Your brand

    Final hours of Black Friday

    27 chars · Good

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  9. Your brand

    Extended: Black Friday through Monday

    37 chars · Good

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  10. Your brand

    Skip the queue: shop from your sofa

    35 chars · Strong

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  11. Your brand

    Black Friday gift guide inside

    30 chars · Good

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  12. Your brand

    Cyber Monday is here

    20 chars · Needs work

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  13. Your brand

    A Black Friday deal for our regulars

    36 chars · Good

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  14. Your brand

    Last call before prices go back

    31 chars · Strong

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  15. Your brand

    We don't do Black Friday. Here's why

    36 chars · Good

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Why these work

Plan the whole week

Early access, launch, reminder, last call, Cyber Monday. Each needs its own line.

Put the number up front

“Up to 40% off” or “Picks under $50” beats “Huge savings”.

Reward your regulars

Early access for existing customers is a strong opener and builds loyalty.

Write your own black friday lines

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a Black Friday subject line stand out?

Be specific about the deal and the timing, keep the key words in the first 35 characters, and consider an angle others are not using, such as early access for existing customers or a gift guide.

When should I send Black Friday emails?

Many brands tease the sale a week or two before, send early access a day or two ahead, then email on Black Friday itself, a last call, and Cyber Monday.

Is it OK to send several emails on Black Friday?

Many retailers send more than one during the sale window. Segment where you can: people who already bought do not need the last-call email.