Amazon Black Friday is officially coming back, and this year's sale gives shoppers nearly two weeks to save on holiday gifts, tech, home essentials and more.
Amazon announced that its 2026 Black Friday sale will run from Thursday, Nov. 19 through Monday, Nov. 30, giving shoppers 12 days to hunt for discounts through Cyber Monday.
While the sale officially kicks off Nov. 19, you don't necessarily need to wait to start saving. Amazon already has holiday offers available, and we'll be tracking all the best deals ahead of the official event.
Our shopping editors will be monitoring Amazon throughout the sale to separate the genuinely good price drops from the noise. Bookmark this page and check back as we update it with the best Amazon Black Friday deals worth buying.
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When is Amazon Black Friday 2026?
Amazon Black Friday 2026 starts Thursday, Nov. 19 and runs through Monday, Nov. 30.
That means shoppers will
have 12 days of deals, including Thanksgiving on Nov. 26, Black Friday on Nov. 27 and Cyber Monday on Nov. 30.
The timing also tracks closely with Amazon's previous sales. In 2025, Amazon's Black Friday and Cyber Monday event began Nov. 20 and continued through Dec. 1.
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Amazon Black Friday 2026 dates at a glance
- Amazon Black Friday sale starts: Thursday, Nov. 19
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 26
- Black Friday: Friday, Nov. 27
- Cyber Monday: Monday, Nov. 30
- Amazon sale ends: Monday, Nov. 30
What time does Amazon Black Friday start?
Amazon's Black Friday sale starts on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 12:00am PT/3:00am ET.
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What will be on sale for Amazon Black Friday?
Amazon hasn't revealed every deal yet, and that's actually one of the reasons to check back throughout the event. Look for savings across some of the retailer's most popular holiday-shopping categories, including:
- Amazon devices: Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, Ring and Blink
- Apple and tech: AirPods, iPads, laptops, headphones and smartwatches
- TVs: 4K and smart TVs from brands such as Samsung, LG, TCL and Hisense
- Home and kitchen: Vacuums, cookware, coffee makers and small appliances
- Beauty: Skin care, hair tools, fragrances and gift sets
- Toys: Lego, Barbie, Hot Wheels, games and other holiday gifts
- Fashion: Clothing, shoes, accessories and winter essentials
- Gifts: Stocking stuffers and presents at popular under-$25 and under-$50 price points
What are the best early Amazon Black Friday deals?
We'll be updating our readers with our favorite new Amazon deals as prices go live.
DeWalt 20V MAX 5 Ah Lithium Ion Battery 2-Pack
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Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
With active noise cancellation you can listen to music and podcasts without the distraction of the world around you. Plus, they have a long 24-hour battery life and a 15-minute quick charge that can get you enough battery for a almost three hours of listening.
Save 53% on these Bose headphones
5-Quart Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Bread Making Dutch Oven
This versatile 5-quart cast iron Dutch oven locks in steam for crispy, perfect sourdough baking while doubling as a durable all-in-one pot for roasting, searing and frying.
Save 19% at Amazon
Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad
Monitor and control up to three garage doors with stunning 2K video, a 160° wide-angle view, personalized PIN access, real-time motion alerts, and convenient USB-C charging—all from the myQ app.
Save 57% at Amazon
Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Large Jar Candle
Spiced Pumpkin captures the cozy essence of autumn with a warm blend of pumpkin, baking spices and smooth vanilla.
Just $14.99 at Amazon
Hisense 65-Inch U6 Pro Mini‑LED ULED 4K Gaming AI Smart Fire TV
This IMAX Enhanced 4K TV pairs Hi-QLED Mini-LED technology and a native 144Hz refresh rate with built-in Fire TV, deep subwoofer audio and an anti-glare slim design for an immersive, cinema-quality picture.
Save 45% at Amazon
The Fit & Fresh Cromwell Cinch Insulated Lunch Bag
The Fit & Fresh Cromwell Cinch Insulated Lunch Bag is perfect for packing your work or school lunch. The insulated lunch tote measures 10 by 6.5 by 11 inches and uses a cinch-top closure instead of a traditional zipper. The drawstring design provides quick access while helping keep everything secure inside.
Save 20% at Amazon
7.5-foot tall Christmas tree
The National Tree Company North Valley Spruce is a 7.5-foot artificial Christmas tree with a 52-inch base diameter and hundreds of branch tips for a full, lifelike appearance. Pre-attached hinged branches simplify setup and storage, while fire-resistant, hypoallergenic needles and a durable metal base provide sturdy construction.
Save 20% on this tree now
Dreame H12 Pro FlexReach Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
The Dreame H12 Pro FlexReach Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner combines powerful 18,000 Pa suction and simultaneous vacuuming and mopping to tackle wet and dry messes, tangled hair, and hard-to-reach areas, with hot-water self-cleaning, hot-air drying, and up to 50 minutes of runtime for effortless floor car.
Save 26% at Amazon
Apple AirTag (2nd Generation) - 4 Pack
Put in your wallet, on your backpack, keep in your purse or attach to your keys to always know where your most important belongings are.
Get this deal on Apple AirTags
Do you need to be a Prime member to shop Amazon Black Friday?
Unlike Prime Day, Amazon's Black Friday sale historically isn't simply a Prime-exclusive shopping event. However, individual offers can have their own eligibility requirements, and a Prime membership can make holiday shopping more convenient thanks to shipping benefits.
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Should I wait until Black Friday to shop Amazon?
Not necessarily.
If a product on your holiday list drops to a price you're comfortable paying before Nov. 27, waiting for Black Friday itself can be a gamble. Popular colors, sizes and configurations can change availability, and there's no guarantee an individual item will become cheaper later.
My best advice is to shop based on the quality of the deal, not just the date on the calendar.
How to get the best Amazon Black Friday deals
Black Friday moves fast, but you don't have to buy everything with a red discount badge. Here's how I'd shop the event:
- Make your list before Nov. 19. Decide which gifts and big-ticket purchases actually matter.
- Compare prices. Walmart, Target and Best Buy will be competing for many of the same holiday purchases.
- Check the exact model. TVs, laptops and appliances can have similar names but different specifications.
- Watch Amazon devices closely. Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, Ring and other Amazon-owned products are natural categories to monitor during Amazon's own sale.
- Don't assume Black Friday itself is cheapest. A standout Nov. 19 deal can be a better buy than waiting until Nov. 27.
- Come back for updates. We'll keep monitoring prices throughout Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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