The dates: Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27. Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26. US Black Friday 2026 by Retailer: Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon +2
Are deals starting already?
Some. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days and Target Circle Deal Days both ran October 6-7, and Best Buy said its savings start in October. The next big windows are the November events at Walmart, Best Buy and Target. Major retailers had not yet released their complete 2026 Black Friday schedules. Based on last year’s pattern, Walmart’s first event opened November 14, and Target’s deals began November 23. That’s last year’s timing, not a promise. When Is Black Friday 2026? Date, Deal Season & How to Plan +3
What’s usually cheapest
Black Friday is typically the best time to buy TVs, laptops, headphones, smart home devices, gaming accessories, small kitchen appliances and toys at Walmart, Best Buy and Target. Cyber Monday is known for laptops and online-exclusive electronics. shopbackshopback
Good to know
- Big-box chains like Walmart, Target and Best Buy have been closed on Thanksgiving Day since 2020. universaltimedate
- The stock market closes Thursday and closes early at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, November 27. universaltimedate
How to avoid fake discounts (general tips)
- Note an item’s price now, so you can compare later.
- Set a target price and buy if it hits it.
- Check the price history, since some “sales” are the regular price.
- Don’t let a countdown clock rush you.
Bottom line: Mark November 27 and 30, but start tracking prices now.
