Black Friday 2026: When Tech Deals Start at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart
Black Friday falls on November 27 this year, but the big retailers have already started their sales. Here are the dates that matter.
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday is November 30. As in recent years, though, the sales are starting much earlier.
Key retailer dates
- Amazon: its official Black Friday sale starts November 19, with early deals already live.
- Best Buy: early Black Friday deals began November 6.
- Walmart: its early event opened on November 12.
- Google: has announced official Black Friday pricing, including up to $400 off the Pixel 11.
How to shop smart
- Use a price history tool to check whether a "deal" is really lower than usual.
- Compare model numbers. Retailers sometimes sell special Black Friday versions of TVs and laptops with cheaper parts.
- Read return policies, which are often extended for holiday purchases.
- Be wary of deal links in texts and social media ads, a common way scammers steal card details.
With the iPhone Duo, new MacBook Pro and Pixel 11 all launching this fall, expect older models of popular phones and laptops to see some of the biggest discounts.
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