Walmart and Lowe’s have published their 2026 holiday sale plans, with early deals and member-only access ahead of Black Friday.

Walmart: Its Oct. 26 announcement sets sales for Nov. 12–15 and Nov. 23–29, followed by online Cyber Monday deals Nov. 30–Dec. 2. The first sale starts online at 12:01 a.m. ET and in stores at 6 a.m. local time on Nov. 12; the second starts online Nov. 23 and in stores Nov. 27. Select online deals are reserved for Walmart+ members for the first 24 hours, while supplies last. BlackFriday.com’s 2026 sneak peek lists the same phases.

Lowe’s: Its holiday announcement says Black Friday deals began Oct. 29; daily deals begin Nov. 16. Stores close on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, when MyLowe’s Rewards and Pro Rewards members get early online doorbuster access; doorbusters open to everyone Nov. 27. December Deal Drops run Dec. 3–24.

Plan for separate online and in-store starts, and check membership eligibility before relying on early access.