Published: 13 October 2026 · Last updated: 18 October 2026 · By TopDiscountCodez
Quick answer: Black Friday 2026 is Friday 27 November, and Cyber Monday is 30 November. As of 13 October, Lowe’s is the only major US retailer to confirm its 2026 dates: its Black Friday deals start 29 October. Best Buy says its holiday savings start in October. Walmart, Target and Amazon haven’t announced yet. Last year they started between 6 and 20 November.
Key takeaways
- Confirmed for 2026: Lowe’s (deals from 29 Oct, 12 Days of Deals from 16 Nov, Doorbusters for everyone on 27 Nov).
- Partly confirmed: Best Buy (“savings start in October”, no event dates). Home Depot says holiday gift savings begin 29 Oct.
- Not announced: Walmart, Target, Amazon, Macy’s. In 2025, Walmart revealed its dates on 27 Oct and Target on 30 Oct, so watch late October.
- Membership matters: in 2025, Walmart+ members got early access online five hours before each Black Friday event opened. Lowe’s rewards members get Doorbusters a day early in 2026.
- Don’t buy blind in October: prices from Amazon’s 6–7 Oct Prime Big Deal Days are a useful benchmark to compare against.
Early Black Friday 2026 start dates (tracker)
| Retailer | 2026 status (13 Oct) | First Black Friday event in 2025 (for reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowe’s | Confirmed: Black Friday deals from 29 Oct, 12 Days of Deals from 16 Nov, Doorbusters 27 Nov (members one day early), December Deal Drops 3–24 Dec | Not confirmed |
| Best Buy | “Savings start in October” (holiday preview, 14 Sep). No event dates yet | Not confirmed |
| Home Depot | Holiday gift savings begin 29 Oct. No Black Friday event dates | – |
| Walmart | Not announced | Event 1: 14–16 Nov. Event 2: 25–30 Nov (online from 25 Nov, in stores from 28 Nov). Cyber Monday 1 Dec |
| Target | Not announced (Circle Deal Days ran 6–7 Oct, not a Black Friday event) | Early Black Friday Sale 6–8 Nov |
| Amazon | Not announced (Prime Big Deal Days ran 6–7 Oct) | Black Friday Week 20 Nov – Cyber Monday 1 Dec |
We’ll update this table as each retailer announces its dates. 2025 dates are for reference only and don’t confirm anything for 2026.
Who starts first, and what’s worth buying early?
Lowe’s (from 29 Oct): tools, outdoor power equipment, appliances and holiday décor, plus free-product offers with select tool brands. If a tool kit or appliance is on your list, the four-week window gives you time to watch prices before Doorbusters. For other home deals, see our Home & Garden coupons.
Best Buy (October, dates TBC): expect early tech deals. Before you buy, compare against the October Prime Day prices and our Electronics deals. TVs are a special case this year, so read whether to wait for Black Friday on a TV.
Walmart: in 2025 it ran two separate Black Friday events plus Cyber Monday. If 2026 follows the same pattern, the first event is the time to grab toys and TVs before stock thins. Check our Walmart coupon page for current offers. If you’re planning presents, our guide on when to buy holiday gifts in 2026 breaks it down by category.
Target: its 2025 early sale started 6 Nov, the earliest of the big three. Circle members should keep an eye on our Target Circle page.
Amazon: Black Friday Week started 20 Nov in 2025. Since Prime Big Deal Days just ended, it’s fine to wait for anything you didn’t buy then. Current offers are on our Amazon coupon page. Cross-border stores start even earlier with 11.11; see Singles Day vs Black Friday.
Fashion brands open early access to members, e.g. 20% off with G-Star RAW Club G.
Buy now or wait?
| If you want… | Do this |
|---|---|
| Tools, appliances, holiday décor | Watch Lowe’s from 29 Oct. Buy when the price beats your saved benchmark |
| TVs, laptops, headphones | Wait for the Black Friday events (Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon) unless an October price matches the Prime Day low |
| Hot toys and gifts that can sell out | Buy during the first early event you see. Availability is the bigger risk |
| Halloween items | Buy now. They won’t wait for Black Friday |
How to save on early Black Friday deals
- Save today’s prices. Screenshot or note them now so you can spot reshuffled “was” prices later.
- Join free loyalty programs before the sales start. Lowe’s rewards members get Doorbusters early in 2026. Paid tiers like Walmart+ gave early access last year, so decide whether the fee is worth it.
- Check price-match and return policies. Holiday return windows are often extended. Confirm the policy on the retailer’s site before you buy.
- Stack carefully. Use a checked coupon or cashback offer only where the sale terms allow it. Find verified offers on All Stores.
FAQ
When is Black Friday 2026? Friday 27 November 2026. Thanksgiving is Thursday 26 November and Cyber Monday is 30 November.
Which store starts Black Friday first in 2026? Lowe’s, from 29 October, based on announced dates as of 13 October.
When will Walmart and Target announce? Not confirmed. Last year Walmart announced on 27 Oct and Target on 30 Oct.
Final recommendation
Make your list now, record today’s prices, and use Lowe’s 29 October start as the first real test. Buy home and tool deals early when they beat your benchmark. Hold off on electronics until the main Black Friday events unless the price matches a Prime Day low. Shopping for a laptop? Our laptop buying calendar shows which months bring the deepest cuts. For gaming peripherals, compare the exact product prices listed on our Corsair store page with the merchant’s current prices rather than assuming an early Black Friday markdown. For live offers in the meantime, start at the TopDiscountCodez homepage.
Sources: Lowe’s press release (8 Oct 2026); Retail Dive (12 Oct 2026); Best Buy holiday preview (14 Sep 2026); Amazon Prime Big Deal Days announcement (14 Sep 2026); Walmart newsroom (27 Oct and 17 Nov 2025); Target holiday fact sheet (Oct 2025); Amazon Black Friday press release (Nov 2025).