Black Friday 2026 Date and Early Tech Deals Tracker
Updated 7:00 AM ET, Nov. 3, 2026: Retailer dates from announced schedules. Amazon hasn’t announced its dates yet.
Quick answer: Black Friday 2026 is Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving (Nov. 26). Cyber Monday is Nov. 30. Many sales start much earlier: Best Buy’s main Black Friday event runs Nov. 19–28 and Walmart’s runs Nov. 23–29, with early deals already live at several stores.
Black Friday 2026 sale dates by store
| Retailer | Early deals | Black Friday event | Cyber Monday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | Nov. 6 doorbusters | Nov. 19–28 | Nov. 29–30 |
| Walmart | Nov. 12–15 | Nov. 23–29 | Nov. 30–Dec. 2 |
| Target | From Nov. 5 | Deals of the Day from Nov. 1 | Not announced |
| Home Depot | Nov. 5–25 | Doorbusters from Nov. 27 | From Nov. 30 |
| Costco | From Oct. 30 | Online deals Nov. 26 | Not announced |
| Amazon | Not announced | Not announced | Not announced |
Tech deals worth waiting for
- TVs and headphones: Usually the deepest Black Friday discounts.
- Gaming: Watch for console bundles timed with GTA 6 (Nov. 19). Storage upgrades like PS5 M.2 SSDs also tend to drop.
- Phones: Carrier deals often beat retailer discounts. The iPhone Duo is backordered, so don’t expect deals on it.
- Laptops: Compare specs carefully; some “doorbuster” models are made just for sales.
How to avoid fake deals
- Check price history with a price tracker before buying.
- Compare the exact model number across stores.
- Buy from the retailer itself, not unknown third-party sellers.
- Use a credit card for better fraud protection.
FAQ
When is Black Friday 2026?
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026.
When is Cyber Monday 2026?
Monday, Nov. 30, 2026.
When will Amazon’s Black Friday sale start?
Amazon hasn’t announced it yet. We’ll add it here when it does.
Sources: 9to5Toys Black Friday 2026 schedule.