Walmart Announces 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

If you are planning to purchase major items soon or looking for holiday gifts, industry experts advise keeping an eye on upcoming retail sales kicking off in mid-November. Walmart has officially become the first major retailer to reveal its Black Friday and Cyber Monday roadmap for 2026, outlining three major shopping events leading up to the December holidays.

According to a recent press release, Walmart will hold three distinct sales between November 12 and December 2, available both online and in physical stores for general shoppers and Walmart+ members alike. The scheduled dates are as follows:

• Walmart's Black Friday Deals Event 1 (Nov. 12–15): Available online and in stores starting at 6 a.m. local time, with Walmart+ members receiving a six-hour online early access starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on November 12.
• Walmart's Black Friday Deals Event 2 (Nov. 23–29): Online shopping begins November 23 at 12:01 a.m. ET, followed by in-store and online availability starting November 27 at 6 a.m. local time. Walmart+ early access starts November 23 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
• Walmart's Cyber Monday Deals Event (Nov. 30 – Dec. 2): Closing out the major promotional window with online and in-store savings.

Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event

Walmart states that shoppers can expect price cuts across electronics, toys, fashion, beauty, home goods, gifts, and everyday essentials. While specific item lists are sparse in the initial announcement, last year's discounts featured popular brands such as TCL TVs, Dyson vacuums, Dreo appliances, and LEGO sets.

Shoppers do not strictly need a membership to participate, but joining Walmart+ grants a six-hour early access window to sales events. Customers can sign up for a 30-day free trial or choose an annual subscription plan priced at $98.

Source: Lifehacker