Walmart Will Have Three Major Shopping Events This Holiday Season

Daniel Oropeza Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor ExperienceDaniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta. Read Full Bio November 2, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Credit: Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images Table of Contents If you're thinking of picking up any big-ticket items soon—whether for yourself or as a gift for someone on your list— I would advise you to wait until you see what retailers have in store for the holiday sales season, which will kick off in earnest in mid-November. Walmart is the first major retailer to announce its Black Friday and Cyber Monday plan for 2026, and they actually involve three major shopping events between now and the December holidays. HWhat is Walmart doing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2026?As it did in 2025, Walmart will hold three sales between Nov. 12 and Dec. 2, as outlined in a recent press release. The sales will be both online and in-store, and will target a mix of Walmart+ members and general shoppers. When are Walmart's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in 2026?The events will take place on three different dates:Walmart's Black Friday Deals Event 1: Nov. 12–15Available online and in stores starting at 6 a.m. local timeWalmart+ members get six hours of early access beginning online at 12:01 a.m. ET on November 12Walmart's Black Friday Deals Event 2: Nov. 23–29Online only: Nov. 23 starting at 12:01 a.m. ETOnline and in stores: Nov. 27 starting at 6 a.m. local timeWalmart+ members get six hours of early access online beginning Nov. 23 at 12:01 a.m. ETWalmart's Cyber Monday Deals Event: Nov. 30-Dec. 2Online onlyEvent begins at 12:01 a.m. ETWhat will be on sale during Walmart's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales?Walmart says that you can expect discounts on electronics, toys, fashion, beauty, home goods, gifts, and everyday essentials. Although the company doesn't provide much in the way of specifics in its press release, last year's sales included discounts on TCL TVs, Dyson vacuums, Dreo appliances, and toys from LEGO. What do you think so far? What other retailers are holding Black Friday sales?The holiday season will see major sales from the same list of retailers that compete for your dollars throughout the year—namely, Best Buy, Target, and Amazon. Each will have its own version of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. So far, only Walmart has revealed its plans.Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals worth it?In short, yes. Though they aren't quite as impactful as they once were, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales offer discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. Whether it's a major purchase you've been saving up for or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts, especially on items like appliances and electronics. Last year's sales included categories such as tech, home improvement, and fitness. Are Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday deals?Black Friday used to be when major retailers offered their best deals on expensive tech and appliances, while Cyber Monday was for cheaper tech and gave smaller businesses a chance to compete online. Now, however, the distinction is almost meaningless: Every major retailer offers sales on both days, which means the smart move is to know what you want, use price trackers to monitor the deals, and refer to our Black Friday coverage, where we do all the searching, curating, and price tracking for you. Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.