Black Friday 2026: Date, Deals Guide & Shopping Tips
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Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27. Early deals start weeks before.
Cyber Monday: Nov 30 · Best deals: TVs, laptops, Amazon devices
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27 — the day after Thanksgiving (Nov 26). Cyber Monday follows November 30. Expect the deepest discounts on TVs, laptops, appliances, toys, and Amazon devices. Many retailers now launch their sales a week early, so start watching deals in early November.
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year in America — and 2026's edition is worth planning ahead for. Here's everything you need to know.
Black Friday 2026: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Small Business Saturday | Saturday, November 28, 2026 |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 30, 2026 |
What to Expect: Best Deals by Category
| Category | Typical Discount | Best Retailers |
|---|---|---|
| TVs | 30-50% | Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon |
| Laptops | 25-40% | Best Buy, Amazon, Costco |
| Amazon devices | 40-60% | Amazon (Echo, Fire TV, Ring) |
| Appliances | 20-40% | Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy |
| Toys | 30-50% | Walmart, Target, Amazon |
| Headphones | 30-45% | Amazon, Best Buy |
Smart Black Friday Shopping Tips
- 📋 Make a list first — avoid impulse buys on things you don't need
- 🔍 Track prices now — use price trackers (CamelCamelCamel) to spot real deals vs. fake markdowns
- 📺 TVs are the star — historically the deepest discounts of the year
- 🛒 Amazon devices (Echo, Fire TV) always hit 40-60% off
- ⏰ Early access — many deals go live Thanksgiving evening or days before
- 📦 Compare online vs in-store — prices often differ
Shop Black Friday Deals
Ready to save? Browse early Black Friday deals on Amazon and start building your wishlist now — the best items sell out fast when the sales officially begin.
