Garmin does not preview its Black Friday sale the way Whoop and Google do. It simply changes the prices about a week before, and retailers follow. So this page works from three things that can be checked: the Garmin deals already live this week, what every major model cost last Black Friday, and one published forecast for this year. It ends with a plain call on what to buy now and what to wait for, including the Cirqa band.
Disclosure: Fitcoin is our own app. We have no commercial relationship with Garmin, we sell no hardware, we use no affiliate links and we earn nothing if you buy. Every price below is one the brand or a named outlet published, checked on November 11, 2026. Where something is a forecast we say whose it is. Deals move daily, so confirm the figure in the basket.
The short version
Garmin has not announced its Black Friday 2026 sale. Last year its deals began around 20 November and most ended on 1 December, and the pattern was 25 to 50 percent off older watches and under 15 percent off new ones. Two early deals are live at Amazon today: the vivoactive 5 at $168.99 and the Venu 3S at $299. The Cirqa band is sold out in most sizes and nobody expects a discount on it.
Live now
The Gadgeteer listed two Garmin prices at Amazon on 11 November. Both are for watches that have been replaced, which is exactly where Garmin lets retailers go deep.
| Watch | Price | List | Off | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vivoactive 5 | $168.99 | $299.99 | 44% | Amazon |
| Venu 3S, French Gray | $299.00 | $449.99 | 34% | Amazon |
The vivoactive 5 at $168.99 is the stand-out for someone who wants Garmin's health tracking with a screen and GPS for less than the Cirqa costs. It is a 2023 watch, and it is cheaper today than Garmin's own screenless band.
What Garmin did last Black Friday
With nothing announced, last year is the best guide. The5krunner, which tracks Garmin pricing closely, recorded these US prices over Black Friday 2025.
| Watch | List | Black Friday 2025 | Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenix 8 | $999.99 | $749.99 | 25% |
| Fenix E | $799.99 | $499.99 | 38% |
| Fenix 7 Pro / Epix Pro | $899.99 to $999.99 | $449.99 to $549.99 | 45 to 50% |
| Forerunner 970 | $749.99 | $649.99 | 13% |
| Forerunner 570 | $549.99 | $449.99 | 18% |
| Forerunner 965 | $599.99 | $449.99 | 25% |
| Forerunner 265 | $449.99 | $299.99 | 33% |
| Venu 4 | $549.99 | $499.99 | 9% |
| Instinct 3 | $299.99 | $199.99 | 33% |
What is forecast for 2026
The same site published its 2026 forecast on 31 October and is clear that these are predictions, not leaked prices. We repeat them as one informed view.
| Watch | Forecast discount | Possible price |
|---|---|---|
| Fenix 9 | Up to 10% | $899.99 |
| Fenix 8 | Up to 35% | $649.99 |
| Forerunner 970 | Up to 20% | $599.99 |
| Forerunner 570 | Up to 25% | $412.49 |
| Forerunner 965 | Up to 40%, while stock lasts | $359.99 |
| Forerunner 265 | Up to 40%, while stock lasts | $269.99 |
| Venu 4 | Up to 20% | $439.99 |
| Cirqa | None | $199.99 |
Garmin Cirqa: do not wait for a deal
The Cirqa is Garmin's screenless band, launched in July at $199.99 with no required subscription. It has been hard to find in stock all autumn, and a product that sells out at full price does not get discounted. The5krunner's forecast for it is no discount at all. If you find your size in stock at $199.99 and you want one, that is the deal.
The comparison that matters is not Cirqa against a cheaper Cirqa. It is Cirqa against Whoop, which is on sale: a first year of Whoop Peak is $199 from 19 November, and then $239 every year after. Our Whoop vs Cirqa comparison has the three-year sums, and Fitbit Air vs Cirqa is the cheaper alternative at half the price.
Index Sleep Monitor
Garmin's overnight arm band, the Index Sleep Monitor, was $169.99 on Garmin's US store when we checked on 7 November. We found no current discount on it. It only makes sense alongside a Garmin watch, so if you are buying a discounted Forerunner or Venu this month, look for a bundle rather than a cut on the band alone.
Buy now or wait
- Buy now: a vivoactive 5 at $168.99 or a Venu 3S at $299. These are replaced models at clearance prices, and stock in a given colour does not always last to the 27th.
- Wait for about 20 November: a Forerunner 265 or 965, a Fenix 8 or an Instinct 3. These were the deep cuts last year and are forecast to be again.
- Buy when you find it: a Cirqa. Stock is the constraint, not price.
- Expect little: a Fenix 9 or a Venu 4. Garmin protects the newest watch in each line.
For other brands, see our running Black Friday tracker list, and for trackers that never charge a monthly fee, the no-subscription list.
Method: Checked November 11, 2026. Live prices are from The Gadgeteer, 11 November 2026. Black Friday 2025 prices and the 2026 forecast are from the5krunner, published 31 October 2026, and the forecast is theirs, not ours. The Index Sleep Monitor price is from Garmin's US store on 7 November. Garmin had made no Black Friday announcement when we checked.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Garmin Black Friday sale start in 2026?
Garmin has not announced a date. In 2025 its early deals started around 20 November and most ended on 1 December. Black Friday 2026 is 27 November and Cyber Monday is 30 November.
Will the Garmin Cirqa be on sale for Black Friday?
It is unlikely. The Cirqa launched in July 2026 at $199.99, has been sold out in most sizes, and the one published forecast for Garmin's sale expects no discount on it.
What Garmin deals are live now?
On 11 November 2026 Amazon had the vivoactive 5 at $168.99, down from $299.99, and the Venu 3S in French Gray at $299, down from $449.99.
How much does Garmin discount on Black Friday?
In 2025 older models such as the Fenix 7 Pro were 45 to 50 percent off, recently replaced models such as the Forerunner 265 were 33 percent off, and watches launched that year were 9 to 18 percent off.
Is the Forerunner 265 worth waiting for?
Yes, if you can wait until about 20 November. It was $299.99 last Black Friday against a $449.99 list, and the5krunner forecasts up to 40 percent off this year while stock lasts.
Related reading: Black Friday 2026 fitness tracker deals, Garmin Cirqa review, Garmin Index Sleep Monitor review, Whoop vs Garmin Cirqa, Fitbit Black Friday 2026, Trackers without a subscription
About the author: Harris Khan is the co-founder and CTO of Fitcoin, a UK fitness-rewards and health-insights app that reads Apple Health and Health Connect.