Walmart is getting ready for the biggest shopping season of the year, and the 2026 Black Friday shopping dates are here! Instead of waiting until Thanksgiving weekend, Walmart is spreading its holiday savings across three major shopping events in November and December. Whether you're shopping for Christmas gifts, electronics, toys, home essentials, or everyday deals, there will be several opportunities to save before the holidays arrive.
The shopping schedule includes an Early Black Friday event, the main Black Friday sale, and a Cyber Monday event. Walmart+ members will also get early access to select popular deals, which could be especially useful for shoppers trying to grab limited-stock items before they sell out.
Walmart Black Friday 2026 Shopping Schedule
1. Early Black Friday: November 12–15
Walmart's first holiday shopping event kicks off November 12 and runs through November 15. This is your first opportunity to start checking out holiday discounts before the main Black Friday weekend.
2. Black Friday Deals: November 23–29
The main Black Friday shopping event runs for an entire week, from November 23 through November 29. This is the big window to watch for discounts across Walmart's holiday shopping categories.
3. Cyber Monday: November 30–December 2
The savings continue after Black Friday with Walmart's Cyber Monday event, running from November 30 through December 2. If you missed something during the earlier shopping events, this is another opportunity to check for online deals.
How To Get The Best Deals
Visit Walmart's website or open the Walmart app during each shopping event.
Browse the Early Black Friday deals starting November 12.
Check back during the main Black Friday event from November 23–29.
Look for additional online offers during Cyber Monday.
Compare prices before purchasing to make sure you're getting a worthwhile discount.
Consider joining Walmart+ if you want early access to select deals.
Walmart+ Early Access
Walmart+ members will receive early access to select hot deals during the holiday shopping season. This can be particularly helpful for popular electronics, toys, and other limited-stock products that may sell out quickly.
If you're already a Walmart+ member, keep an eye out for early-access announcements before each shopping event.
Heads Up
Early Black Friday: 11/12–11/15/26.
Black Friday: 11/23–11/29/26.
Cyber Monday: 11/30–12/2/26.
Walmart+ members receive early access to select deals.
Early access does not necessarily apply to every promotion.
Specific product discounts and participating items have not been fully announced.
Popular products may have limited inventory.
Don't wait until November 27 to start your holiday shopping. With three separate shopping events, it's worth comparing prices across all three periods rather than assuming every Black Friday deal is automatically the lowest price. I'd especially keep an eye on electronics, toys, and Christmas gifts during the early event. If you're a Walmart+ member, make sure you take advantage of eligible early access before popular items sell out.
