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It’s been an admittedly weird year, so it’s no surprise that the end of it would be a little different, too. Usually, Black Friday would have to wait until the end of November. It’s not so in these times.
Officially, Black Friday is on Nov. 27. This year though is all about “Black November,” with retailers like Walmart dropping deals throughout the month ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Instead of being one day only, Walmart’s “Black Friday Deals For Days” will see new deals launching online on Nov. 4, Nov. 11 and Nov. 25.
The latest deals drop includes a Magic Bullet for $15, L.O.L. Surprise toys and lots of TV markdowns. You can also expect featured deals on brands like Roku, Shark, Instant Pot and LEGO.
In a press release, the company said it would be having the events “to help provide a safer and more convenient shopping experience.” As you probably know, Black Friday IRL at Walmart can get pretty crowded.
So what kind of deals can you expect from Walmart on each of its three Black Friday events? The retailer offered a sneak peek of their upcoming promotional calendar so you can plan ahead:
- Wednesday, Nov. 4: Deals on toys, electronics and home items
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Deals on tech gadgets including TVs, computers and tablets
- Wednesday, Nov. 25: Deals on both electronic and home products
What To Get At Walmart On Black Friday 2020
While Walmart’s Black Friday 2020 is definitely not like the ones held in years past, we’re still expecting to see some of the same deals we saw last year on brands like Keurig and Sony.
Now you’re probably wondering what’s actually worth buying at Walmart during these Black Friday sales. As our shopping editors know all too well, just because it’s on sale, doesn’t mean you should always get it.
So we turned to actual experts to find out what you should really purchase at Walmart and what’s best to pass on for now.
Michael Bonebright, a consumer analyst at DealNews.com, said you should check out deals on TVs, toys, iPhones and small kitchen appliances in particular. According to Bonebright, purchases on iPhones will probably come with gift cards and in past years, Walmart has really dropped the prices on toys come Black Friday.
As for what to avoid, Bonebright recommends skipping on winter wear like coats and hats, which “are already pretty cheap at Walmart” and to instead wait until January when there are even lower prices. He also said to pass on trying out Walmart+, an unlimited delivery service, on Black Friday since you can choose curbside and same-day pickup for free if you’re really in a hurry.
We’d also recommend getting your holiday shopping out of the way early, too, since shipping dates are sure to be delayed this time around. Our advice? Make sure you get gifts sooner rather than later.
Of course, we’ll be rounding up the best deals we find during the three dates. We’ll be updating this guide with all the best buys to get during Walmart’s month-long Black Friday sale. So bookmark this page and check back soon.
Walmart Black Friday Deals That Are Currently Live
The second series of Black Friday deals from Walmart just dropped, which are live from Nov. 25 to Nov. 28. Your best bet might be on this Shark IQ Robot Self Empty Vacuum on sale for $329 (originally $399). Not only does it have a 4.8-star rating, but this vacuum features a self-cleaning brush roll and deep-cleaning power. So it’s definitely worth saving on now.
Keep in mind that some deals have different start times and we’ve made sure to mark down the ones that go on sale on Nov. 27.
HOME AND KITCHEN DEALS
With most of us spending more time at home than anywhere else, it’s no surprise that deals on home and kitchen deals will be hot this holiday season. So far, the “most practical deal” title goes to this Shark IQ Robot Self Empty Vacuum that’s on sale for $329 (originally $399). For sweet dreams, there’s a weighted blanket that’s just $17 right now.
- Get the Shark IQ Robot Self Empty Vacuum on sale for $329 (originally $399).
- Get the Shark IQ Robot Vacuum R100 on sale for $199 (originally $299).
- Get the Pioneer Woman Frontier Speckle 25-Piece Nonstick & Cast Iron Cookware Combo Set on sale for $69.
- Get the Pioneer Woman Classic Charm 20-Piece Cutlery Set on sale for $20.
- Get the Tranquility Weighted Blanket on sale for $17.
- Get the Honeywell 9585 WiFi Thermostat on sale for $99 (originally $149 — deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the Hydro-Force Havana Inflatable Hot Tub Spa on sale for $197.
- Get the Hotel Style 1200 Thread Count Cotton Rich 6-Piece Sheet Set on sale for $25.
- Get the Evergreen Classics Pre-Lit Norwich Spruce Quick Set Artificial Christmas Tree on sale for $68 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the Holiday Time 8 Function LED Pre-Lit Christmas Tree on sale for $30 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the Mainstays Rabbit Fur Decorative Throw Pillow on sale for $5 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the Mainstays 6-Piece Washcloth Set on sale for $2 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the Better Homes & Gardens Stainless Steel Mixing Set on sale for $10 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the T-fal Kitchen Solutions Nonstick 5Qt. Jumbo Cooker on sale for $10 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the T-fal Kitchen Solutions 22-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set on sale for $49 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Check out all of Walmart’s deals on home and kitchen appliances that are live now.
TV DEALS
Experts HuffPost Finds spoke with suggested you’ll get better TV deals on Black Friday this year. So far, we’ve spotted this Samsung 58″ Class 4K Crystal UHD (2160P) LED Smart TV on sale for $398 (originally $450). But keep an eye out for even more TV deals during Black Friday, too.
- Get the Samsung 65″ Class 4K Crystal UHD (2160P) LED Smart TV on sale for $478 (originally $528).
- Get the Samsung 58″ Class 4K Crystal UHD (2160P) LED Smart TV on sale for $398 (originally $450).
- Get the VIZIO 70″ Class 4K UHD LED Smart TV HDR V-Series on sale for $478.
- Get the Philips WiFi Streaming Blu-Ray and DVD Player on sale for $49 (originally $65).
- Get the Roku SE Streaming Media Player on sale for $17.
- Get the Google Chromecast 3rd Gen on sale for $19 (originally $30 — deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Check out all of Walmart’s TV deals during “Deals For Days.”
TECH DEALS ON HEADPHONES, SPEAKERS, SMARTWATCHES AND MORE
There are tons of tech deals before Black Friday. Now, you can get the Apple AirPods Pro on sale for $169, Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Apple W1 on sale for $119 and Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch on sale for $129.
- Get the Apple AirPods Pro on sale for $169 (originally $249).
- Get the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS on sale for $119 (originally $179).
- Get the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch on sale for $29 (originally $45).
- Get the Nintendo Switch Bundle with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on sale for $299.
- Get the new PlayStation 5 Console for $499.
- Get the new XB1 Xbox Series X for $499.
- Get the Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller on sale for $70.
- Get the PlayStation Plus 12-Month Membership Card on sale for $45 (originally $60).
- Get the new Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset for $299.
- Get the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Apple W1 on sale for $119 (originally $179).
- Get the Powerbeats High-Performance Wireless Earphones on sale for $99 (originally $149).
- Get the Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch on sale for $129 (originally $179).
- Get the Fitbit Inspire 2 on sale for $69 (originally $99).
- Get the Samsung 170W 2.1ch Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer on sale for $99.
- Get the onn. Medium Party Speaker on sale for $50 (originally $79).
- Get the VIZIO 32″ 4.1 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer on sale for $129.
- Get the onn. 32″ 2.0 Soundbar on sale for $29 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the Google Nest Hub on sale for $50 (originally $90 — deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Check out all of Walmart’s deals on other electronics.
TOY DEALS
With the kiddos at home more than anywhere else, you might be looking for toys and games to keep them busy in the colder weather. Fortunately, we found deals on a lot of the top toys kids will have on their wish lists this year, including sports video games are on sale for $28 and Nintendo video games are on sale for $30. While not on sale, this animatronic Baby Yoda is sure to be a hit, too (it’s considered a must-have this holiday season).
- Get this 2-in-1 Make Your Own Alphabet & Friendship Jewelry Set on sale for $10 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get this 12v Mercedes Sl-400 Ride-On on sale for $98 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Get the Disney Minnie Mouse 6-Volt Powered Train with Tracks and Caboose on sale for $49 (deal will be valid on Friday, Nov. 27).
- Select sports video games are on sale for $28.
- Select Nintendo video games are on sale for $30.
- Check out more toys deals at Walmart.
