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Here’s when the Black Friday sales start at Walmart, Target, and other retailers

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Briefings

This briefing outlines 2026 Black Friday schedules for major retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Amazon, GameStop, Newegg, and Costco. Walmart's in-store sale begins November 27th at 6AM ET, while Best Buy's main event starts November 19th. Amazon has not announced a full 2026 playbook but offers early deals on Sony headphones and Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. Costco's sale runs November 27th-30th, and Target's early sale ended November 7th with new weekend deals. Price protection is available at Best Buy and Walmart for qualifying items. Specific deal details remain unconfirmed for Amazon, GameStop, and Newegg.

Key points

• Walmart's in-store Black Friday sale begins November 27th at 6AM ET, with Cyber Monday starting November 30th at 12:01AM ET.
• Best Buy's main Black Friday event starts November 19th and runs for 10 days, with price protection available for qualifying items.

Context

Retailers are preparing for 2026 holiday shopping with varying schedules. Walmart and Best Buy have confirmed specific start dates and time windows, while Amazon, GameStop, and Newegg have not yet released full 2026 deal lineups. Costco's sale runs November 27th-30th, and Target introduced new weekend deals after an early November sale. Price protection policies vary by retailer, with Best Buy and Walmart offering retroactive refunds for price drops during eligible periods.

Limitations

Deal specifics for Amazon, GameStop, and Newegg remain unconfirmed as of November 9th. Walmart's Cyber Monday start time is 12:01AM ET, and Walmart Plus early access ends November 13th. Some retailers like GameStop and Newegg have not yet announced specific discount categories or hours.

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