Walmart Black Friday deals are here early: What to shop now and everything you need to know

If you want to hit the ground running and earn major savings on some big-ticket items for the holidays, today is the day to get serious about your shopping. Walmart just dropped the details on its Black Friday Deals events and it’s massive — three different events and thousands of ways to save big on coveted products from brands like Dyson, Keurig, Shark, Apple, LG, Samsung and Lego. The endorphin rush of scoring a deal at the Walmart Black Friday sale will be almost as good as a grande eggnog latte — almost.

Walmart’s early Black Friday sale kicks off on Monday, November 11 at 5pm EST. It’s the ideal time to pick up the perfect present for everyone in your life, from kids and teens to your picky mother-in-law. While you’re at it, grab something for yourself, too — upgrade your cookware, purchase a new pair of boots or scoop up that robovac you’ve had your eye on.

Keep in mind that Walmart+ members get first dibs at noon EST (everyone else can start shopping at 5pm EST). Not a Walmart+ member yet? Well, we’ve got good news! Right now, you can purchase a Walmart+ membership for only $49 — that’s 50% off the usual price.

To ensure you’re prepped for holiday shopping, we’re sharing everything we know about Walmart’s Black Friday sale, including some solid deals — including an HP laptop for just $196 and a 17-piece nonstick cookware set that’s down to $70 from $200 — you can shop right now.

When does Walmart’s Black Friday sale start?

Walmart’s going all out this holiday season with three big shopping events! First up is Walmart’s early Black Friday sale, which starts online on Monday, November 11 at 5pm EST. Walmart+ members get early access on Monday, November 11 starting at noon EST. If you want to shop in person, you’ll have to wait until Friday, November 15 at 6am local time.

Next up is the main Black Friday event — it begins online on Monday, November 25 at 5pm EST. Once again, Walmart+ members get early access on Monday, November 25 at noon EST. For those who like to touch, feel and see the products in person, you can visit your local Walmart store to snag deals starting on Friday, November 29 at 6am local time. (Brick-and-mortar Walmart locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.)

Finally, Walmart’s Cyber Monday deals begin on Sunday, December 1 at 5pm EST for Walmart+ members and 8pm EST for all customers.

As always, the hottest items are sure to sell out quickly, so mark your calendar and set an alarm on your phone — you’ll want to act early. Of course, you don’t have to wait to start shopping markdowns. Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite items that are on sale now at Walmart.

What is Walmart’s Black Friday sale?

Walmart’s been heavily marking down items for Black Friday for years — and 2024 is no different! The multi-event sale extravaganza will give shoppers access to some of the hottest offers of the year for less. There will be discounts on big-ticket items like vacuums, big-screen smart TVs, home and kitchen appliances, furniture, tech gear, Christmas decor, toys and more.

“We know customers are shopping for the holidays, and Walmart’s ‘Black Friday Deals’ events are a one-stop shop for incredible savings on a wide assortment of the most-wanted items,” said Latriece Watkins, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Walmart U.S. “Thanks to the hard work from all our associates, customers can rest assured we’ll have the season’s must-have gifts from top brands like Apple, Samsung, Xbox, Beats, Barbie, Lego, Dyson, Reebok, Levis and so many more.”

How do I become a Walmart+ member?

We’re so glad you asked! Walmart is taking its massive markdowns a step further this holiday season and sweetening its deals with a discount on its Walmart+ membership. From now through December 2, you can subscribe for just $49, down from $98 — that’s 50% off!

Being a Walmart+ member is a must if you want to get first dibs on the discounted goods at Walmart’s early Black Friday sale. You’ll have a chance to shop 5 hours (!) before the general public, starting Tuesday, November 11 at noon EST. (You’ll also get early access to Walmart’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales later in the month.)

Other perks of Walmart+ include free shipping on every purchase, complimentary grocery delivery, free video streaming, and extra savings on things like gas and prescriptions.

What early deals will be included in Walmart’s Black Friday sale?

While you can always count on Walmart for low prices and even better deals, we’re anticipating record-low markdowns on top-rated bestsellers during Walmart’s early Black Friday sale. The mega-retailer is, after all, touting it as the first of three big upcoming holiday shopping events. Expect huge discounts (up to 70% off) on thousands of big-ticket items like vacuums, big-screen smart TVs, home and kitchen appliances, luggage, furniture, tech gear and toys.

Here’s a first look at just some of the promised stellar sales:

How do I find the best early deals at Walmart’s Black Friday sale?

Stick with Yahoo Life to stay on top of the emerging discounts during Walmart’s early Black Friday sale. We’ll have category experts on hand to keep you up-to-date on all marked-down must-haves including brands we love, products we’ve tried and tested, and reader favorites.

Walmart will be dropping exclusive deals throughout the Black Friday events so check back often here for updates on pricing, new deals and what’s to come.

The best Walmart sales to shop ahead of Black Friday

Walmart’s early Black Friday sale won’t go live for a few more weeks — November 11, to be exact. However, the retailer always has well-priced items that our editors are drooling over. These are the steals — including air fryers, laptops vacuums and a bestselling plaid flannel shirt — you’ll want to snap up ahead of the big event.