11.11 or White Friday 2026? Compare dates, the best categories for each sale, a buying plan for November, and the CoboniKsa codes you can use in both seasons.
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Every November the same question comes up: should I buy during the 11.11 sale or wait for White Friday? Both seasons fall in the same month, only 16 days apart, and stores advertise their “biggest discounts” in both. In this guide we compare the two seasons for shoppers in Saudi Arabia: when each falls in 2026, which categories suit each one, how to decide when to buy, and how to use CoboniKsa codes in both.
11.11 and White Friday 2026 dates
| Season | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 11.11 (Singles’ Day) | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | Same date every year |
| White Friday | Friday 27 November 2026 | Last Friday in November; the date changes every year |
| Cyber Monday | Monday 30 November 2026 | Usually closes White Friday week |
| 12.12 | Saturday 12 December 2026 | A last chance before the end of the year |
These dates are fixed by the calendar; each store decides when its own offers start and end. So far, stores have not officially announced their 2026 campaign dates.
What is 11.11, and what is White Friday?
11.11: Singles’ Day
11.11 began as a shopping occasion in China and became a global season led by large online platforms, above all AliExpress. In Saudi Arabia other platforms such as noon also take part. 11.11 was originally a single day, but many stores start its offers a few days early and extend them slightly afterwards.
We collect everything about this season on our 11.11 Saudi offers page.
White Friday: a longer season with wider participation
White Friday is the Gulf name for “Black Friday”, and noon calls it “Yellow Friday”. The key difference is that it is no longer a single day: in 2025, for example, noon’s Yellow Friday ran from 20 to 30 November. White Friday also usually involves more local stores and official brand stores.
You can find all of this season’s codes on the White Friday 2026 coupons page.
Which is cheaper: 11.11 or White Friday?
The honest answer: no season is always cheaper. Prices change by store, product and available stock, and the same product may be cheaper on 11.11 at one store and cheaper on White Friday at another. So do not base your decision on the name of the season, but on three questions:
- Where will you buy? If the store treats 11.11 as its biggest season, its offers are often stronger then. If the store is local or an official brand store, White Friday is more likely to be its main season.
- What will you buy? Some categories stand out on 11.11 and others on White Friday (details in the next section).
- What is the final price? Compare the price after the discount, code, shipping and fees, not the crossed-out number in the advertisement. Our guide on calculating the final price after a discount, shipping and tax can help.
Which categories should you buy in each season?
Categories that suit 11.11
- Accessories and small gadgets: such as chargers, cables, phone cases, budget earphones and small kitchen tools. These categories are at the heart of AliExpress offers, and 11.11 is its strongest day of the year. Follow the AliExpress offers page on our site.
- Products you are not in a hurry for: international shipping usually takes longer, and buying on 11 November gives you enough time before the end of the year.
- Everyday noon purchases: noon takes part in 11.11 too, so if you find a good price on something you need, there is no reason to wait.
Categories that suit White Friday
- Phones and electronics: official brand stores usually take part in this season. Compare, for example, Huawei offers with noon’s before buying.
- Perfume and gifts: local perfume stores are active in the end-of-year season, such as Abdul Samad Al Qurashi.
- Home appliances and large purchases: the higher the price, the more valuable it is to compare several stores, and White Friday gives you more options to compare.
Categories to watch in both seasons
Some products get offers in both seasons, such as products available on noon. Here the rule is simple: record the price on 11.11, then compare it on White Friday.
When to buy: a practical plan from now to the end of November
- List what you actually need (October): decide the product and model, and do not leave the decision to seasonal advertising.
- Record current prices: write down each product’s price now, because a real discount is measured against the pre-season price.
- Compare on 11.11 (11 November): if you find a price clearly lower than the one you recorded, and the product is in a category that stands out on 11.11, buy it rather than risk it selling out.
- Wait for White Friday (27 November) for large purchases: especially electronics from official stores, while watching early offers in the week before the Friday.
- Watch Cyber Monday and 12.12: if you missed a product or it sold out, these two dates are a second chance.
- Check the return policy: if you buy on 11.11 and the price drops on White Friday, knowing the return terms helps you decide.
How to use CoboniKsa codes in both seasons
The codes published on store pages at CoboniKsa work under each store’s terms and can be useful on both 11.11 and White Friday. The main ones are:
- noon: code VV100, which is cashback added later under noon’s terms, not an instant discount at checkout, so do not be surprised if the cart total does not drop. Details on the noon promo code page.
- AliExpress: no code is published at the moment, but the AliExpress offers page collects the available offers, and we will add 11.11 codes as soon as they are available.
- Huawei: code ADMT28. Details on the Huawei promo code page.
- Abdul Samad Al Qurashi: code ADM72. Details on the Abdul Samad Al Qurashi promo code page.
Tips before payment
- Test the code in the cart: some codes do not work on already discounted products, so confirm the effect before paying.
- Usually one code per order: most stores do not allow combining codes. Read Can you use two promo codes at once?
- Copy the code directly from the store page: make sure it is currently published, and do not rely on an old saved code.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 11.11 sale in 2026?
11.11 falls on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Some stores may start their offers a few days earlier, so follow the 11.11 offers page.
When is White Friday 2026?
Friday 27 November 2026, 16 days after 11.11.
Is White Friday cheaper than 11.11?
Not always. Prices differ by store and product. It is best to record the price before the season, then compare it on 11.11 and on White Friday.
Which is better for buying a phone: 11.11 or White Friday?
Official brand stores usually take part in White Friday, but compare the price in both seasons and calculate the final price after the code and shipping before deciding.
Is there an AliExpress code for 11.11?
No code is published on our site at the moment. Follow the AliExpress offers page; we will add codes as soon as they are available.
Is noon code VV100 an instant discount?
No. VV100 is cashback added later under noon’s terms, not a discount that appears in the cart.
The code is not working. What should I do?
Make sure you typed the code without spaces, the products are eligible and the offer is still valid. If the problem continues, read Promo code not working? 9 reasons and fixes.
Last updated: 5 October 2026. CoboniKsa may earn a commission when you buy through store links, at no extra cost to you.