Walmart’s 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales: Dates, Early Deals, and What to Expect

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 10, 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: 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. 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 time does Walmart open on Black Friday?Walmart's physical stores will open at 6:00 a.m. local time on November 27 for their Black Friday events. Of course, they will start online earlier, so make sure to check their website as well.What 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 are some early Black Friday deals worth checking out right now?Walmart already has plenty of good deals out early. You don't need to wait for the official sale to start to find some products going for their lowest prices ever. Here are some of the best ones I've found so far: What do you think so far? $89.00 at Walmart $129.99 Save $40.99 BISSELL Little Green Portable Deep Cleaner $74.62 at Walmart $101.97 Save $27.35 DAYBETTER 7.5ft Artifical Christmas Tree $122.99 at Walmart $189.99 Save $67.00 Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones - Matte White $149.00 at Walmart $299.00 Save $150.00 NYXI Hyperion 3 Wireless Joypad with Hall Effect Joystick for Switch 2 $79.99 at Walmart $118.99 Save $39.00 Samsung 65” Class M70HB Series Mini LED 4K UHD Samsung Vision AI Companion Smart Tizen TV 2026 $378.00 at Walmart $478.00 Save $100.00 JBL Charge 6 - Portable Waterproof and Drop-Proof Bluetooth Speaker $149.95 at Walmart $199.95 Save $50.00 Samsung 27" Odyssey G55C QHD 165Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor, 4.7 in Depth $159.00 at Walmart $199.00 Save $40.00 Alienware Aurora 16" WQXGA 120Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core 7-240H, NVIDIA RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11, Blue, AC16250 $1,099.00 at Walmart $1,999.99 Save $900.99 $479.00 at Walmart $549.00 Save $70.00 Do I need Walmart+ for these deals?No. But if you are a Walmart+ member, you'll get early access to the sale. You can sign up for a free 30-day Walmart+ subscription and cancel it afterwards or get the annual plan for $98 ($8.17/month).Are Walmart’s Black Friday deals online only or also in stores?Deals will be both online and in the physical stores. There might be deals online that you won't see in-stores and vice versa. 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. 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