Everything to know about Walmart Black Friday 2026: Early access, best deals, store hours, and more

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When you think of Black Friday, chances are you think of waiting in long lines to get doorbuster deals at your local Walmart store. While shopping events have changed a lot over the past decade, one thing still holds true in 2026: Walmart is having one of the most anticipated Black Friday sales of the season.

If you want to shop Black Friday deals in person and avoid shipping altogether, Walmart is still the place to go. But the retailer also runs a fantastic online savings event every year. You’ll find deals and discounts in practically every department before the holidays, plus things will be reasonable on Black Friday.

To help you get the details and get ready to shop at Walmart on Black Friday 2026, here’s everything you need to know, including when stores will open, what’s on sale, and how to get early access.

When exactly is Walmart’s Black Friday sale?

Black Friday officially takes place on Friday, November 27 in 2026. However, most retailers will start their Black Friday sales before then. Walmart has it announced is planning three major holiday shopping events on its Black Friday 2026 calendar.

• Walmart Early Black Friday Sale: November 12 to November 15

• Walmart Black Friday Sale: November 23 to November 29 (online only November 23 to November 26)

• Walmart Cyber ​​Monday Sale: November 30 to December 2 (online only)

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Last year, Walmart+ members got five hours of early access to both Walmart’s Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday sales before the events opened to the public. This year, during both Black Friday events, select online deals will be reserved exclusively for Walmart+ members while supplies last for the first 24 hours of the sale.

The basic plan of Walmart+ membership costs $98 per year or $12.95 per month. You can also bundle it with Sam’s Club Plus for $120 per year. Memberships come with many free perks, including free delivery, free next day shipping, free access to Paramount+ or Peacock, pharmacy delivery, gas savings, and more. You can start a 30-day trial for just $1.

What time do Walmart stores open on Black Friday?

Since Walmart’s Black Friday sale takes place both in-store and online, its stores will also be open. Walmart stores open 6am local time on Black FridayNovember 27th. There may be exceptions to those hours, so it’s best to check Walmart’s store locator for exact opening hours at your local store. Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day.

What will be on sale at Walmart for Black Friday?

In short: practically everything. Walmart is known for its doorbuster deals on budget TVs, popular toys, gaming consoles, and small appliances. We expect those categories to be worth it once again, but there will be plenty of other categories worth shopping too.

Last year, we saw pretty great deals on the Aura Ring 4 and PS5 disc console, as well as $69 AirPods, an older-generation MacBook Air for just $549, and a 75-inch Hisense QLED TV for just $378. Follow Mashable’s Black Friday coverage for all the best deal drops from Walmart (and beyond).

We also saw 50% off Walmart+ memberships during the last Black Friday season, a deal we’re hoping the retailer will revive for 2026.

The best early Black Friday deals at Walmart

While Walmart isn’t officially labeling anything as an early Black Friday deal yet, we’ve spotted some notable discounts well ahead of the sale. Here’s a look at some of our favorite early bird deals so far.