Black Friday Is Coming and You Can Shop Early Deals Now
Retailers have launched early Black Friday sales ahead of the official Nov. 27 date. Walmart's early event runs through Nov. 15, followed by its main event Nov. 27 through Dec. 1. Amazon's sale returns Nov. 19 with up to 65% off. Cyber Monday falls on Nov. 30. Shoppers can find discounts now on electronics, home goods, vacuums, headphones, pet gadgets and toys.
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- ✓ Black Friday falls on Nov. 27, 2026 and Cyber Monday falls on Nov. 30, 2026.
- ✓ Walmart's early Black Friday sale runs through Nov. 15, followed by its main event from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1.
- ✓ Amazon's Black Friday sale returns on Nov. 19 with up to 65% off.
What changed
Walmart's early Black Friday sale is now live through Nov. 15, while Amazon's sale date has been confirmed for Nov. 19 with discounts up to 65% off.
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Early Black Friday deals begin as Walmart sale runs through Nov. 15
Retailers have launched early Black Friday sales ahead of the official Nov. 27 date. Walmart's early event runs through Nov. 15, followed by its main event Nov. 27 through Dec. 1. Amazon's sale returns Nov. 19 with up to 65% off. Cyber Monday falls on Nov. 30. Shoppers can find discounts now on electronics, home goods, vacuums, headphones, pet gadgets and toys.
Why it matters
Black Friday officially falls on Nov. 27, 2026, with Cyber Monday on Nov. 30. Major retailers including Walmart, Amazon and West Elm have begun early promotions to capture holiday spending before the main shopping weekend. The timing gives consumers a longer window to compare prices across electronics, home goods and gifts.
What is confirmed
- Black Friday falls on Nov. 27, 2026 and Cyber Monday falls on Nov. 30, 2026.
- Walmart's early Black Friday sale runs through Nov. 15, followed by its main event from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1.
- Amazon's Black Friday sale returns on Nov. 19 with up to 65% off.
Still unconfirmed
- Specific product discounts and inventory levels for the early sales are not confirmed across sources.
What to watch next
- Walmart main event from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1
- Amazon Black Friday sale starting Nov. 19
- Cyber Monday deals on Nov. 30
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