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Black Friday 2026: sale dates and what to buy first
Hand-picked ideas, updated October 27, 2026. Links marked (paid link) are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How we pick · Disclosure
Black Friday is Friday, Nov 27, 2026 (26 days away). Most big stores now run sales for weeks. These are the dates the retailers have announced so far.
Right now: this is a calendar. Real Black Friday deals start at the dates below; we'll email you when they do. On Thursday evening, Nov 26, this page switches to "live".
🗓️ Retailer sale calendar
Target
Live now Nov 1 to Dec 24
Deal of the Day (a new deal each day)
Upcoming Nov 5 to 7
Early Black Friday Sale
New limited-time offers also drop every weekend through the holidays.
Target's site · Source: Today.com, Oct 26, 2026
Walmart
Upcoming Nov 12 to 15
Early Black Friday Deals
Upcoming Nov 23 to 29
Black Friday Deals
Walmart+ members get early access to select deal drops on Nov 12 and Nov 23; everyone gets them the next day. In-store deals start at 6 a.m. local time.
Walmart's site · Source: Walmart press release, Oct 26, 2026
Best Buy
Upcoming From Nov 6
Early Black Friday Deals and Doorbusters (new deals every Friday)
Upcoming From Nov 19
Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals (10 days)
Best Buy's Cyber Sunday and Monday sale and Cyber Week deals (Dec 1 to 6) follow Black Friday.
Best Buy's site · Source: Best Buy press release, Oct 27, 2026
Dates are as announced by each retailer as of Oct 27, 2026 and can change. Links in the calendar go straight to the retailer and are not affiliate links. Amazon hasn't published its dates yet.
Black Friday gifts by job: what to watch, and when
Use the sale dates above, job by job. No prices are shown here: open the retailer's page for the current price.
- Nurses - headphones, tumblers, compression and recovery items; watch electronics and comfort categories.
- Truck drivers - cab sleep, charging, and organization gear.
- Electricians, mechanics, HVAC technicians, and roofers - small consumables and workwear that wears out, not duplicate big tools.
- Teachers - classroom-useful items, framed as a group gift.
- Postal workers / mail carriers - small, practical, easy-to-carry gifts only, inside the gift rules on that page.
⭐ Early picks worth watching
Verified on Amazon Oct 27, 2026. Prices move during sales, so the buttons open Amazon's current price.
Amazon Echo Dot (newest model)
Why we picked it: A small Alexa smart speaker for music, timers and smart-home control.
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Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender (700W)
Why we picked it: Blends smoothies straight into two 16 oz to-go cups.
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Bedsure Heated Throw Blanket
Why we picked it: An electric throw with a preheat function for movie nights.
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STANLEY Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler (40 oz)
Why we picked it: The 40 oz tumbler with handle and straw that's hugely popular.
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soundcore Q20i Noise Cancelling Headphones
Why we picked it: Hybrid noise cancelling and 40-hour battery life at a budget price.
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Apple AirTag (2nd generation)
Why we picked it: Keeps keys, bags and wallets findable in Apple's Find My network.
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Instant Pot Duo 6 Qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
Why we picked it: Pressure cook, slow cook, saute, steam and more in one pot.
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💻 Cyber Monday: Nov 30
Upcoming Cyber Monday is a separate event from Black Friday, mostly online. Deals tend to be tech, home and gift items.
- Walmart: Cyber Monday: Nov 30 to Dec 2 (online only, from 12:01 a.m. ET).
- Best Buy: Cyber Sunday and Monday sale event, then Cyber Week deals Dec 1 to 6.
- Amazon: Amazon hasn't published its 2026 Cyber Monday dates yet. We'll update this page when it does.
- Target: Target hasn't announced separate Cyber Monday dates yet; its daily deals run through Dec 24.
How to shop Black Friday without wasting money
- Decide your list first, then check the current price on two stores before you buy.
- Be wary of "was" prices: many items are only briefly priced higher to make a sale look bigger.
- Check the return window for holiday purchases.
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