London, UK – 24 November 2025
Octopus Energy has kicked off its Pink Friday 2025 campaign today, turning the traditional Black Friday spending frenzy into a week‑plus of freebies, deep discounts on green tech and even an electric car giveaway for its loyalty members. The event runs from Monday 24 November to Tuesday 2 December 2025 and is open to eligible customers signed up to Octopus’s Octoplus rewards scheme. [1]
Local and national outlets – including the Liverpool Echo, Bristol Live/KentLive, money blogs and consumer sites – are all flagging the promotion as one of this week’s biggest cost‑of‑living stories, highlighting “eight days of freebies” and “free gifts every day this week” for Octopus customers. [2]
What is Pink Friday 2025?
Pink Friday is Octopus Energy’s alternative to Black Friday – instead of encouraging more shopping, the company is using the week to hand out tens of thousands of free treats and discounts to its Octoplus members. [3]
According to Octopus’s official Pink Friday 2025 hub and press release, the campaign:
- Runs from 24 November–2 December 2025 (weekdays only)
- Offers new rewards each weekday, from food and days out to plush toys and flowers
- Includes a daily electric car prize draw from 24–28 November
- Sits alongside special offers on heat pumps, solar and EV leases [4]
The whole thing is wrapped up with a tongue‑in‑cheek narrative starring Octopus’s pink mascot Constantine, who “travels” around Britain dishing out surprises – part of a wider brand campaign that’s already being promoted on YouTube, X (Twitter) and Instagram. [5]
When Does Pink Friday Run – and Why Are Some Calling It an “8‑Day Giveaway”?
Officially, Pink Friday 2025 runs from Monday 24 November to Tuesday 2 December, excluding the weekend – that’s seven weekdays of core rewards, plus the broader green‑tech deals that run until the end of the year. [6]
However, several outlets (including international finance site Econostrum and UK regional media) describe it as an “8‑day giveaway”, reflecting the full span of daily treats plus the Giving Tuesday finale and overlapping tech offers. [7]
Either way, the key takeaway for today is simple:
The first big freebie – a Greggs savoury snack – is live now (Monday 24 November).
Pink Friday 2025: Full Line‑Up of Freebies and Daily Treats
Drawing on Octopus’s own FAQ, consumer guides and today’s coverage, here’s how the week shapes up. [8]
Monday 24 November – Free Greggs Savoury Snack
- Around 8,000 Octoplus members can grab a free savoury item at Greggs.
- Eligible items include favourites such as sausage rolls, vegan sausage rolls, bakes and pizza slices – plus seasonal options like the Festive Bake while stocks last. [9]
Tuesday 25 November – Constantine Chocolates
- Thousands of customers can claim a bag of “Teenie Tinies” Constantine chocolates, a bespoke Belgian milk‑chocolate treat created for Pink Friday. [10]
Wednesday 26 November – ODEON Movie Night
- Customers can get up to two free adult cinema tickets for ODEON.
- Codes work on saver‑tier seats via the ODEON website or at the kiosk, with optional paid upgrades. [11]
Thursday 27 November – 10,000 Free Constantine Plush Toys
- A huge plush‑toy “takeover” sees 10,000 pink Constantine toys given away via Octoplus.
- Customers redeem a code at Shoptopus (Octopus’s merch store), with postage included. [12]
Friday 28 November – £8 off Uber Eats
- On Pink Friday itself, around 8,000 customers can get £8 off a Uber Eats order, turning Black Friday into a subsidised takeaway night. [13]
Cyber Monday – £8 Mains at Ask Italian
- On Cyber Monday, Octoplus members can unlock selected main dishes for £8 at Ask Italian, from Christmas pasta to classic pizzas (one meal per person, specific menu items only). [14]
Giving Tuesday (Tuesday 2 December) – Discounted Bouquets
- To close the week, customers can send an Appleyard London bouquet to someone special for £8 instead of roughly £25, with about 8,000 bouquets available. [15]
All of these freebies are first‑come, first‑served. Once the daily allocation of codes is gone, that’s it until the next drop. [16]
Who Can Take Part? Eligibility and How to Join Octoplus
Pink Friday is only available through Octoplus, Octopus Energy’s rewards programme. To join and access the deals, you generally need to: [17]
- Be an Octopus Energy electricity customer (electricity‑only or dual fuel)
- Have a functioning smart meter that sends half‑hourly readings
- Pay by Direct Debit
- Opt in to the Octoplus scheme in your account or app
Octopus says business and smart prepayment customers can also qualify, provided they meet the smart‑meter requirements. [18]
How to claim a Pink Friday freebie
- Open the Octopus Energy app (or log into your online account).
- Tap the Octoplus section.
- Look for the Pink Friday offer of the day.
- Claim the code and follow the instructions (for example, loading it into your Greggs, ODEON or Uber Eats journey). [19]
Codes drop once in the morning and once in the afternoon, so timing really matters – something deal‑hunting communities on Reddit and Facebook are already discussing as freebies sell out in minutes. [20]
Electric Car Giveaway: Two EVs Up for Grabs
Alongside the daily treats, Pink Friday comes with a high‑stakes extra: a prize draw for two brand‑new electric cars from Octopus’s sister brand, Octopus Electric Vehicles. [21]
The prizes are:
- OMODA E5 Noble, worth just over £35,000
- Jaecoo J5 Pure, worth just over £28,000 [22]
Key details:
- You can enter once per day from 24–28 November inside the Octoplus tab.
- Entries are free; you just need to opt in to the draw and accept the terms.
- Two winners will be called on Friday 28 November, and must correctly answer a simple question (“What day is it?”) with the phrase “It’s Pink Friday” to secure the car. [23]
If you’re already in Octoplus, not entering the draw at least once this week is basically leaving a shot at a £28k+ car on the table.
Green Tech Deals: Heat Pumps, Solar and MG4 EV
Pink Friday isn’t just about snacks and cinema trips. Octopus is also using the moment to push low‑carbon home upgrades, backed by special, time‑limited offers: [24]
- MG4 EV lease + 12,000 miles of free home charging
- Personal contract hire via Octopus Electric Vehicles
- Includes a free home charger and servicing bundle
- Promotion runs until 30 November 2025
- One month of free heating when you buy a heat pump
- Order before 31 December 2025 and get energy credit for your first full month of heating (up to £300, based on real usage).
- 3‑for‑2 on solar panels (up to six free panels)
- When you buy a solar + Fox EVO 10 kWh battery package before 31 December 2025.
- £250 off a Fox EVO 10 battery‑only installation
- For standalone home batteries ordered by 31 December 2025.
These deals won’t suit every household – they require significant upfront spending – but for people already considering heat pumps or solar, the additional credit and discounted hardware could meaningfully reduce long‑term bills.
Cost‑of‑Living Context: Freebies, Support Funds and Electric Blankets
Pink Friday lands at a time when millions of UK households are still struggling with energy costs. External analysis cited by OVO Energy suggests around 9 million homes are in fuel poverty, a 62% rise since 2020, while both OVO and Octopus have expanded their hardship schemes. [25]
Alongside Pink Friday, Octopus is:
- Topping up its Octo Assist Fund to around £40 million to support vulnerable customers with bill credits and tailored help. [26]
- Running a major programme of free electric blanket giveaways for customers in financial difficulty or with medical vulnerabilities, with tens of thousands already distributed. [27]
- Operating an in‑house team of qualified social workers who help customers navigate debt, benefits and safeguarding issues, not just unpaid bills. [28]
Money advice sites picking up Pink Friday (including Money Wellness, Skint Dad and Econostrum) frame the week of freebies as a small but welcome boost – a free breakfast roll here, a cinema trip there – at a time when households are watching every penny. [29]
How Today’s Coverage Is Framing Pink Friday
Here’s how media and money blogs are reporting Pink Friday as it launches today:
- Liverpool Echo describes it as “8 days of freebies from Monday”, focusing on who qualifies and how to access the app‑based rewards. [30]
- Bristol Live/KentLive and regional stations such as Dune Radio highlight that Octopus is “offering free gifts every day this week” and note that customers say “people are storming” the deals as codes drop. [31]
- Skint Dad and other money‑saving blogs provide step‑by‑step guides and advise readers to treat Pink Friday like any other hot deal: act fast, set reminders and don’t chase offers you don’t actually need. [32]
- International site Econostrum brands it an “8‑day giveaway” and positions the campaign as part of a wider trend of loyalty schemes shifting towards greener, more value‑driven rewards. [33]
The consensus: if you’re already with Octopus and eligible for Octoplus, there’s little downside to trying for at least one or two freebies this week.
Practical Tips to Maximise Your Chances
Based on Octopus’s own FAQ, today’s coverage and what early participants are saying, here are some no‑nonsense tactics: [34]
- Get Octoplus sorted first
- Check you’re enrolled and your smart meter is sending readings before you rely on any specific freebie.
- Log in early – twice a day
- Codes appear once in the morning and once in the afternoon; many deals are likely to vanish in minutes.
- Enable app notifications
- Turn on push notifications for the Octopus app so you don’t miss drops while you’re at work or commuting.
- Have partner apps ready
- Make sure your Greggs, Uber Eats or cinema accounts are set up in advance so you can redeem quickly.
- Don’t over‑chase everything
- Focus on rewards you’ll definitely use (for example, a Greggs snack or cinema tickets) rather than burning time on every single drop.
- Enter the EV draw every day
- You can enter once per weekday for five days; more entries = better odds for the same zero cost.
- Keep an eye on T&Cs
- Check Octopus’s official pages for full terms, especially around eligibility, expiry dates and geographic restrictions.
Quick FAQ
Is Pink Friday 2025 really free?
Yes – the core treats (Greggs snacks, chocolates, cinema tickets, plushies, discounts and the EV prize draw) are free for eligible Octoplus members, though availability is limited and travel/extra spending isn’t covered. [35]
Do I have to switch to Octopus to take part?
Only existing or newly‑switched Octopus Energy customers can join Octoplus and access Pink Friday. It’s not available to customers of other suppliers. [36]
Can I get more than one reward per day?
You can generally claim one of each daily treat per account, while stocks last. Some rewards (such as ODEON tickets) allow you to claim twice to reach two tickets, but this still relies on code availability. [37]
What if I miss a drop or codes run out?
Octopus says it cannot manually add rewards once that day’s allocation is gone. You’ll have to wait for the next day’s offer. [38]
Is Pink Friday worth switching supplier for?
That depends on your tariff, usage and alternative offers. Money‑saving sites recommend comparing overall energy costs and support schemes first, then treating Pink Friday as a nice extra, not the sole reason to move. [39]
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