Walmart Black Friday 2026: Dates, Best Deals, and What To Expect

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Here's when to shop: Walmart has confirmed three events: Early Black Friday deals Nov. 12 - 15, Black Friday deals Nov. 23 - 29, and online-only Cyber Monday deals Nov. 30 - Dec. 2. Walmart+ members get early access to hot deal drops at 12:01 a.m. ET on Nov. 12 and Nov. 23. Here's when stores open: Online deals start at 12:01 a.m. ET on the first day of each event, and in-store deals start at 6 a.m. local time. Use the KCL app: Download the free KCL app to set Deal Planner alerts so you never miss a price drop or hot deal. Walmart+ membership: Walmart+ members get early access to hot deal drops at the start of both Black Friday events, and select online-only deals are reserved for members for the first 24 hours, while supplies last. You don't need Walmart+ to get the best deals unless you're chasing a restock or very limited items. Look for “hot Deal drops”: Walmart’s term for limited-quantity, lowest-price items. These often drop online first and sell out fast. Gifts under $20 and Top Toys: Walmart is promoting thousands of gifts under $20, plus a Top Toys list with 25 toys priced under $25. Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving: Stores reopen Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, for in-store shoppers. Price matching and rain checks: Walmart doesn't offer either during Black Friday. Shipping and returns: Choose free shipping or store pickup on orders of $35 or more. Most items purchased starting Oct. 1 can be returned through Jan. 31, 2027. Expect big discounts across categories: Look for up to 70% off TVs, vacuums, electronics, and gaming, plus 50% off toys, home goods, and more. Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus: You can now get both memberships together for $120 a year (auto-renews, terms apply).

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Walmart has confirmed its 2026 Black Friday schedule: three deal events running Nov. 12 through Dec. 2. Early Black Friday deals kick things off Nov. 12 - 15, a second Black Friday event runs Nov. 23 - 29, and Cyber Monday deals follow Nov. 30 - Dec. 2.

Walmart doesn't run traditional doorbusters anymore, but you'll want to watch for "hot Deal drops," which are limited-quantity deals on electronics, toys, home goods, and more. Walmart+ members get early access to hot deal drops at the start of both Black Friday events, which can be useful for high-demand items.

Here are the dates to mark on your calendar for 2026:

Nov. 12 - 15: Early Black Friday deals. Online at 12:01 a.m. ET, in stores at 6 a.m. local. Walmart+ early access starts 12:01 a.m. ET on Nov. 12.
Nov. 23 - 29: Black Friday deals. Online at 12:01 a.m. ET, in stores at 6 a.m. local. Walmart+ early access starts 12:01 a.m. ET on Nov. 23.
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2: Cyber Monday deals, online only, starting 12:01 a.m. ET.

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What KCL Experts Think You Should Know

Here's when to shop: Walmart has confirmed three events: Early Black Friday deals Nov. 12 - 15, Black Friday deals Nov. 23 - 29, and online-only Cyber Monday deals Nov. 30 - Dec. 2. Walmart+ members get early access to hot deal drops at 12:01 a.m. ET on Nov. 12 and Nov. 23.
Here's when stores open: Online deals start at 12:01 a.m. ET on the first day of each event, and in-store deals start at 6 a.m. local time.
Use the KCL app: Download the free KCL app to set Deal Planner alerts so you never miss a price drop or hot deal.
Walmart+ membership: Walmart+ members get early access to hot deal drops at the start of both Black Friday events, and select online-only deals are reserved for members for the first 24 hours, while supplies last. You don't need Walmart+ to get the best deals unless you're chasing a restock or very limited items.
Look for “hot Deal drops”: Walmart’s term for limited-quantity, lowest-price items. These often drop online first and sell out fast.
Gifts under $20 and Top Toys: Walmart is promoting thousands of gifts under $20, plus a Top Toys list with 25 toys priced under $25.
Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving: Stores reopen Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, for in-store shoppers.
Price matching and rain checks: Walmart doesn't offer either during Black Friday.
Shipping and returns: Choose free shipping or store pickup on orders of $35 or more. Most items purchased starting Oct. 1 can be returned through Jan. 31, 2027.
Expect big discounts across categories: Look for up to 70% off TVs, vacuums, electronics, and gaming, plus 50% off toys, home goods, and more.
Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus: You can now get both memberships together for $120 a year (auto-renews, terms apply).

Tips on How to Make Your Deal Shopping a Success

Shopping Options: Deals are available both online and in stores. Online deals start at 12:01 a.m. ET on the first day of each event, and in-store deals start at 6 a.m. local time.
Hot Deal Drops and Doorbusters: Walmart no longer has traditional doorbusters. Look for items labeled "Hot Deal Drops" (formerly known as “Special Buy” ) — these are limited-quantity deals that drop online first and sell out quickly.
Membership Perks: Walmart+ members get early access to hot deal drops at the start of both Black Friday events, and select online-only deals are reserved for members for the first 24 hours. This is only necessary if you're chasing restocks or high-demand items.
Store Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving. Opens at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Shipping and Pickup: Walmart shipping and store pickup are free on orders of at least $35.
Returns: Walmart extends their return policy for the holidays. For most items purchased as early as Oct. 1, you have until Jan. 31 to return them.
Payment Options: Affirm and Klarna are available at checkout; no layaway this year.
Cyber Monday Sale: Walmart Cyber Monday deals run online only from Monday, Nov. 30 through Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026.