Walmart Black Friday 2026: Sale Dates, Early Deals and What to Buy
Walmart's Black Friday 2026 sales begin online on November 12 at 12 a.m. ET, and Walmart+ members get early access to select hot deals. There are three events this year, running through December 2. Here is when each one starts, plus the Walmart prices to beat right now.
- All three Walmart Black Friday 2026 event dates
- How Walmart+ early access works
- Six Walmart products to watch and today's prices
- How to tell a real Black Friday deal from a fake one
Walmart Black Friday 2026 at a glance
- Early Black Friday Deals Starts online November 12 at 12 a.m. ET and runs through November 15.
- Walmart+ early access Walmart+ members can shop select hot deals first, starting at 12 a.m. ET on November 12 (online only).
- Black Friday Deals Runs online from November 23 through November 29. Stores join the sale on November 27 at 6 a.m. local time.
- Cyber Monday Deals Runs online from November 30 through December 2.
- Thanksgiving Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 26).
When does Walmart Black Friday 2026 start?
Walmart’s banner confirms that Black Friday deals go live online on November 12 at 12 a.m. ET. Walmart has again split the season into three events: Early Black Friday Deals (November 12 to 15), Black Friday Deals (November 23 to 29) and Cyber Monday Deals (November 30 to December 2).
Walmart+ members get first access to a set of “hot deals” when the sale opens. Those items sell out fastest, so if a specific TV or console is on your list, the membership can pay for itself. Walmart says the early-access deals are online only and available while supplies last.
Walmart products to watch this Black Friday
Top Walmart Black Friday picks compared
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Best gift
AirPods 4
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Best TV deal
onn 50" 4K TV
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Best for the kitchen
Ninja Pro XL
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Best for gamers
Switch 2 bundle
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| Price | $89.00 | $178.00 | $98.00 | $529.00 |
| Category | Earbuds | Smart TV | Air fryer | Game console |
| Best for | Gifting | Bedrooms, dorms | Families | Gamers |
| Walmart brand | No | Yes | No | No |
| Check price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
How to spot a real Walmart Black Friday deal
A “was” price is only useful if the item actually sold at that price recently.
Walmart.com mixes its own stock with Marketplace sellers.
Black Friday TVs and laptops are sometimes special models with lower specs.
Holiday purchases often get an extended return period.
The best Walmart doorbusters often sell out within minutes. Sign in, save your address and payment method, and add items to your cart before 12 a.m. ET on November 12 so you can check out quickly.
Walmart Black Friday 2026 FAQ
When does Walmart Black Friday 2026 start?
The first event, Early Black Friday Deals, starts online on November 12 at 12 a.m. ET. The main Black Friday Deals event runs online from November 23 to 29, and stores join on November 27 at 6 a.m. local time.
Do I need Walmart+ to get Black Friday deals?
No. Everyone can shop the sales. Walmart+ members only get early access to select hot deals, which matters most for items that sell out fast.
Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving 2026?
No. Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26. Online deals are still available.
When is Walmart Cyber Monday 2026?
Walmart’s Cyber Monday Deals event runs online from November 30 to December 2.
Are the prices in this article Black Friday prices?
Not yet. The prices shown update automatically. When we wrote this on November 7, the sale had not started, so use these prices as the ones to beat.
The bottom line
- Early deals: November 12 to 15
- Black Friday: November 23 to 29 (stores from November 27)
- Cyber Monday: November 30 to December 2
Walmart Black Friday 2026 starts online on November 12 at 12 a.m. ET and runs in three waves through December 2. Note the prices above now, check who is selling each item, and you will know a real deal when it drops.