SWISS EDITORIAL PRICE LAB โ€ข 2026 HOLIDAY AUDIT LIVE
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2026 Master Drop Schedule

Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, and Home Depot remain closed in-store on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26, 2026), shifting peak inventory drops online Wednesday afternoon through Thursday midnight. Download `.ics` alerts directly to Apple, Google, or Outlook Calendar.

Member Head-StartNov 11, 12:00 PM ET (All shoppers 5:00 PM ET)

Walmart Black Friday Event 1 (Walmart+ Early Access)

65" TCL Mini-LED, AirPods Pro 2 ($154), and LEGO Icons pallets unlock.

Access Rule: Paid Walmart+ (Trial excluded)
Early DropThu, Nov 20 at 12:01 AM PST / 3:01 AM ET

Amazon 11-Day Black Friday Week Kickoff

Echo, Kindle, Ring, Sony ANC, and Roborock price-bot parity begins.

Access Rule: Prime recommended for Invite-Only queues
Early DropThu, Nov 20 at 12:00 AM CT / 1:00 AM ET

Best Buy Official Black Friday Tech Drop

M4 MacBook Air $849, LG C5 65" $1,399, and open-box Excellent markdowns.

Access Rule: Open to all; My Best Buy Plus gets exclusive bonus SKUs
Thanksgiving OnlineThu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) at 12:01 AM PT / 3:01 AM ET

Costco Thanksgiving-Only Online Doorbusters

Warehouses closed; $50-off-$500 Costco Direct bundle codes stack online.

Access Rule: Gold Star or Executive Membership
Thanksgiving OnlineWalmart+ Nov 25 12:00 PM ET; All shoppers 5:00 PM ET; In-store Fri 6:00 AM

Walmart Thanksgiving Night Online Doorbusters

PS5 Slim bundles, $19 AirTags, and $75 Ninja Air Fryers drop.

Access Rule: Walmart+ for 5-hour head start
Black Friday DoorsFri, Nov 27 at 6:00 AM Local Time (Online 12:01 AM CT)

Target Black Friday Store Doors + Circle 5% Stack

Sony WH-1000XM5, Breville Bambino Plus, and BOGO 50% family games.

Access Rule: None (Target Circle Card saves extra 5%)
Black Friday DoorsFri, Nov 27 at 6:00 AM Local Time (Online 3:00 AM ET)

Home Depot 6:00 AM Tool Corral & Special Buy

Milwaukee M18 FUEL & DeWalt 20V Max free bare-tool combos restocked.

Access Rule: None (Pro Xtra tracks digital receipts)
Cyber MondaySun, Nov 29 Midnight ET through Tue, Dec 1 11:59 PM PT

Cyber Monday 48-Hour Apparel, Monitor & Travel Finale

Peak discounts on running shoes, 4K QD-OLED monitors, and hardside luggage.

Access Rule: Free brand loyalty login for extra 25%โ€“30% promo codes
24-Store Thanksgiving Closures, Friday Door Times & Return Deadlines
RetailerThanksgiving StatusBlack Friday DoorsHoliday Return Cutoff
WalmartClosed in-store Thanksgiving Day; online drops live 7:00 PM ET6:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)January 31, 2027 (Electronics: 30 days from delivery)
Best BuyClosed in-store Thanksgiving Day; app doorbusters refresh midnight CT6:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)January 12, 2027 (60 days for Plus/Total members)
TargetClosed in-store Thanksgiving Day; online doorbusters start 12:01 AM CT6:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)January 24, 2027 (Apple & Beats: 15-day window)
Amazon24/7 Online Event; Thanksgiving evening Lightning refreshes every 30 minsOnline-Only (11-Day Black Friday Week)January 31, 2027 (Apple items: January 15, 2027)
CostcoClosed Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving-only online savings start 12:01 AM PT9:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)90 days on TVs, laptops, tablets, and appliances; unlimited on general goods
NikeOnline code live all Thanksgiving Day; select factory stores open 8:00 AM Friday7:00 AM Local Time at Flagship & Factory Doors60-day wear-test return window on holiday orders
AdidasOnline sale active 24/7; outlet doors open 6:00 AM Friday6:00 AM Local Time at Outlet LocationsJanuary 31, 2027 extended holiday exchanges
DysonDirect online event active through Cyber Monday9:00 AM Local Time at Dyson Demo StoresJanuary 31, 2027 holiday return guarantee
Apple StoreClosed Thanksgiving Day; 4-day Gift Card event opens Friday 12:01 AM PT8:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)January 8, 2027 extended holiday return window
Samsung24/7 Direct Online Event with enhanced trade-in valuesOnline Direct + Experience Stores 9:00 AM Friday15-day standard window (check extended holiday banner per SKU)
LG Partner & Direct24/7 Direct Online EventOnline DirectJanuary 15, 2027 on eligible holiday TV orders
Sony Direct24/7 Direct Online EventOnline DirectJanuary 15, 2027 extended return period
LenovoHourly Cyber Doorbusters live Thanksgiving 9:00 AM ETOnline DirectJanuary 15, 2027 holiday return policy
DellRolling timed doorbusters starting 9:00 AM ET ThanksgivingOnline DirectJanuary 15, 2027 (watch 15% restocking fine print on non-defective business orders)
HP StoreOnline Flash Sales refresh every 12 hoursOnline DirectJanuary 15, 2027 (verify zero-restocking holiday promo SKU list)
Home DepotClosed in-store Thanksgiving Day; online Special Buy of the Day at 3:00 AM ET6:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)90 days on tools and decor; 48 hours on major appliances
Lowe'sClosed Thanksgiving Day; online Cyber Steals live midnight ET6:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27 โ€” first 25 shoppers bucket giveaway)90 days on tools (30 days outdoor power; 48 hours major appliances)
Kohl'sClosed Thanksgiving Day; Super Deal online flash window 12:01 AM CT5:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)January 31, 2027 (90 days standard, 30 days premium electronics)
Macy'sClosed Thanksgiving Day; online Doorbusters live all day6:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)January 31, 2027 holiday gift return deadline
NordstromClosed Thanksgiving Day; Cyber Markdown grid live Wednesday night9:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)Open-ended customer-first return window on unworn items
REI Co-op#OptOutside โ€” Closed Thanksgiving AND Black Friday (online orders queue)Closed Black Friday (#OptOutside); Reopens Saturday 9:00 AM365 days for Co-op Members (90 days on GPS/fitness electronics)
B&H Photo VideoCheckout pauses Friday sundown to Saturday night for Shabbat observance9:00 AM ET NYC SuperStore (closes early Friday afternoon)February 1, 2027 (unopened computers; standard 30 days cameras)
Wayfair24/7 Online Black Friday in November + 24-Hour Flash StealsOnline Direct (Select Flagship Store open 8:00 AM)January 31, 2027 (return shipping fees deducted on non-defective furniture)
Williams SonomaClosed Thanksgiving Day; online espresso & cookware markdowns active8:00 AM Local Time (Friday, Nov 27)January 31, 2027 with gift receipt
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