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Black Friday 2026 Date, Cyber Monday 2026 Date and the Full Holiday Sales Calendar

Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27, and Cyber Monday on Monday, November 30. But the real savings window is much longer: early offers start in October, the biggest sales cluster from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, and a second wave of promotions runs through mid-December. This calendar shows what happens when, what to buy early, what to wait for, and how to plan around shipping and return deadlines.

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Zoro: Device Ring, NOVAL Accessory, Galvanized Steel (Review)

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Land's End

Land's End: Unisex Performance French Placket Short Sleeve Shirt - Lands' End - Blue - S (Review)

$23.97 ~~$69.95~~

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Batteries Plus: Dell PERC and PowerEdge 3.7V 830mAh Replacement Laptop Battery (Review)

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PacSun

Ray-Ban: Ray-Ban Rb4640 Sunglasses Transparent Grey Frame Grey Lenses 50-20 (Review)

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CVS

CVS: Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit (Review)

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Coach

Coach: Striped Knit Polo (Review)

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Oakley

Oakley: Oakley Men's Oakley Perf Terrain Short Size: 29 (Review)

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Viator has a ticket to Tokyo Disneyland with options listed from $65.00, with no list price shown, so this is a regular-price listing. Tokyo Disneyland is the original Disney park in Japan, opened in 1983 and run by the Oriental Land Company, and it sits beside Tokyo DisneySea within the Tokyo Disney Resort, so many visitors choose which park to visit on each day. The 'with options' wording means the price shown is a starting point: tickets for Tokyo's parks are dated and priced by day, so the final cost depends on the date you pick and the ticket type, and Viator's listing lets you choose the options. Booking through Viator gives you an electronic ticket you can show on your phone, which saves queuing at the ticket window, though you should read the details on whether it is a one-day pass, which park it covers and how to redeem it. A park day here is a long one, so plan around opening time, check whether you want to add paid ride-reservation options, and look at the cancellation terms, since changing a date can be limited.

Journeys: Mens Dr. Martens 1460 8-Eye Nappa Boot - Black (Review)

Journeys has the Men's Dr. Martens 1460 8-Eye Nappa Boot in Black at $224.99 with no list price shown, so this is a regular-price listing rather than a markdown. The 1460 is Dr. Martens' signature boot, named for the date it was first made, 1 April 1960, and the 8-eye lace-up with the yellow welt stitching and heel loop has been a fixture of punk, skate and everyday style ever since. This version uses Nappa leather, a softer, smoother leather than the brand's standard smooth finish, with the classic heel pull loop, 8-eye lace closure and an air-cushioned PVC sole built for traction and durability. The product details advise ordering your normal US size. One point to check before buying: the listing points to the Journeys Canada site, so the price may be in Canadian dollars, and you should confirm the currency, shipping and duty terms at checkout. Dr. Martens boots usually need a break-in period, and the soft Nappa leather is meant to shorten it. Since Journeys runs seasonal promotions, check current promo codes before you pay full price.

Ulta Beauty: ULTA Beauty Collection Ultra Nourishing Body Lotion - Coconut Coast (Review)

Ulta Beauty has the ULTA Beauty Collection Ultra Nourishing Body Lotion in Coconut Coast at $13.00 with no list price shown, so this is a regular-price listing rather than a markdown. ULTA Beauty Collection is Ulta's own house brand, positioned as an affordable alternative to prestige body care, and a coconut-scented lotion like this one is aimed at everyday moisturizing and a pleasant fragrance rather than at treating a specific skin condition. Body lotions with this kind of 'ultra nourishing' positioning usually rely on emollients and humectants to soften dry skin, which makes them most useful in the dry, cool months when skin loses moisture faster, although the exact ingredients and bottle size are worth checking on the product page. At $13.00, the price depends on the size, so compare the cost per ounce against other lotions, including the same brand's other scents. Since Ulta frequently runs promotions, sitewide sales and loyalty-program offers, it is worth checking for an active code or a bundle before you order. Buying from Ulta also gives you access to its Ultamate Rewards program and easy returns on unopened or unused items, subject to its policy.

New Balance: New Balance Unisex 204L - Beige (Size 6.5) (Review)

New Balance has the Unisex 204L in Beige, size 6.5, at $119.99 with no list price shown, so this is a regular-price listing rather than a markdown. The 204L is a lifestyle sneaker, built for everyday wear and street style rather than running, and it takes its look from the chunky, retro-runner shapes that have been popular again in recent years, with layered suede, mesh and synthetic panels and a thick, cushioned sole. New Balance's unisex sizing is listed in men's sizes, so a 6.5 in this listing generally corresponds to a smaller women's size, usually about a size and a half larger, which is worth confirming on the size chart before ordering. At $119.99 the shoe sits in the usual price range for a New Balance lifestyle model, so what you are paying for is the design, the brand and the comfort of the cushioned sole. The practical advice is to avoid paying full price if you can: New Balance runs periodic sales and promotions, so check current promo codes and compare colorways before you order. Buying direct also gives you the brand's standard return policy and exchange options if the fit is not right.

Puma: PUMA HER Hoodie Women in Purple, Size XXL (Review)

Puma has the PUMA HER Hoodie for women in purple, size XXL, at $16.99, down from $70.00 — about 76% off. The HER line is Puma's women's everyday and lifestyle range, and the product details describe a comfort fit hoodie made with at least 20% recycled cotton in a 330 gsm French terry, with a kangaroo pocket, long sleeves and the PUMA Cat logo embroidered on the chest. A 330 gsm French terry is a mid-to-heavy fabric: it is soft on the inside, holds its shape better than a thin jersey and is warm enough for cool days without being as bulky as a thick fleece. The roomy pocket and relaxed cut position it as a gym-to-brunch layer more than a performance piece. A markdown of this size on a single size and color is typically a clearance price, so it is a genuine deal if XXL in purple is what you wanted, rather than a sale across the whole HER line. Check the size guide, since Puma's women's sizing can run differently from the brand's unisex pieces, confirm that XXL is in stock at checkout, and read the return terms for sale items.

DICK'S Sporting Goods: DSG Women's Classic Fleece Crew Neck, Small, Light Purple (Review)

DICK'S Sporting Goods has the DSG Women's Classic Fleece Sweatshirt in Light Purple, size Small, at $8.97, down from $45.00 — about 80% off. DSG is DICK'S house activewear brand, and the Classic Fleece line is aimed at everyday comfort rather than performance training: the product description calls out a regular fit, a soft fleece fabric meant for all-day wear, and a neckline that provides extra coverage, so this is a lounge, errands and cool-weather layer rather than a gym top. At roughly a fifth of the original price this looks like a clearance markdown on a single size and color, which is common for house-brand apparel at the end of a season, so the deal is genuinely strong if Small in Light Purple is what you wanted and not a general sale on the whole line. One thing to check on the product page is the neckline: the listing title says crew neck while the description refers to a mock neck, so confirm which style is shown in the photos before you buy. Check availability, delivery or store-pickup options, and the return policy for clearance items, since final-sale rules vary.

LL Bean: L.L.Bean Men's Essential Graphic Sweatshirts, Hoodie Classic Navy Logo Medium, Cotton Blend L. L.Bean (Review)

L.L.Bean has the Men's Essential Graphic Sweatshirt Hoodie in Classic Navy with the logo graphic, size Medium, in a cotton blend, at $34.99, down from $69.95 — 50% off. L.L.Bean is the Maine outfitter best known for boots, totes and durable outdoor and casual clothing, and a logo hoodie like this one sits at the easy, everyday end of that range. A cotton-blend hooded sweatshirt is a cool-weather staple: it layers over a tee for errands, a walk, a casual office day or an evening by the fire, and cotton blends generally balance softness with better resistance to shrinking and wear than pure cotton. Half off a $69.95 list price is a meaningful markdown on a basic that tends to last for years, although the listing shows one size and color, so this looks like a specific variant rather than the full size run. Before ordering, confirm that Medium is the size you need, check how L.L.Bean's men's sizing runs on the product page, and read the current return terms for sale items, since policies can differ for marked-down merchandise.

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Not every store matters equally on Black Friday. This guide groups 30 retailers by category — electronics, department stores, fashion, shoes and sportswear, beauty, home, pets, travel and gifts — so you can build a short watch list instead of chasing hundreds of ads. Each store links to its current coupons and deals on TrackDownDeals.

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