Cyber Monday 2026: Date, Online Deals Guide and Tips

Last updated: September 24, 2026 · Checked against official retailer websites · How we verify

Cyber Monday 2026 is Monday, November 30, 2026, the Monday after Thanksgiving and three days after Black Friday (Friday, November 27). It is the online-focused end of the holiday sales weekend. As of late September 2026, most retailers have not announced their 2026 Cyber Monday deals, so this guide covers which online stores, electronics brands and travel sites in our data typically run Cyber Monday sales, how their shipping and return rules work for holiday orders, and how to shop safely online.

What Cyber Monday is and how it differs from Black Friday

Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving, when retailers push online deals. Black Friday is best known for in-store doorbusters, while Cyber Monday is aimed at shoppers buying on websites and apps. Today the line between them is blurry: many retailers run the same promotions across the whole weekend, and several stores in our data describe “Black Friday and Cyber Monday” as a single sale window.

The practical differences for shoppers:

• Channel: Cyber Monday deals are mostly online. Some are online-only, such as the online-only deals CVS Pharmacy says it runs around Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
• Store type: online-first retailers, marketplaces, electronics brands and travel booking sites are especially active.
• Timing: some stores extend the event beyond Monday. HP, for example, refers to “Cyber Week” in late November.

For in-store doorbusters and the full store-by-store breakdown, see our Black Friday 2026 guide.

Cyber week 2026 dates

Date	Event
Thursday, November 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27, 2026	Black Friday
Saturday, November 28, 2026	Small Business Saturday
Monday, November 30, 2026	Cyber Monday
Tuesday, December 1, 2026	Giving Tuesday; Priceline also names Travel Tuesday in its late-November promotional window
Monday, December 14, 2026	Green Monday (commonly the second Monday of December)
Friday, December 25, 2026	Christmas

Earlier in the fall, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days runs October 6-7, 2026. Read our Prime Big Deal Days guide and our sales calendar for the rest of the year.

Online stores that typically run Cyber Monday deals

The table lists online-first retailers, marketplaces and electronics brands whose official pages mention Black Friday or Cyber Monday as a major sale period, as of September 2026. These are typical patterns, not announced 2026 deals.

Store	What it typically does	Shipping	Price match/adjustment notes
Amazon	Broad discounts across electronics, toys and home; Lightning Deals sell out fast	Free standard shipping on eligible orders of $35+ without Prime; fast free delivery with Prime	No competitor matching
eBay	Its biggest deal period, with discounts on electronics, home goods and more	Set by each seller; filter for free shipping	Not offered; use Best Offer and seller offers
Newegg	Typically the broadest discounts on components, TVs and gaming gear	Free standard shipping on many items; more with free Newegg+	Own-price match within 7 days; Black Friday prices excluded
B&H Photo	Biggest savings around Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the December holidays	Free expedited shipping on orders over $49 to the contiguous U.S.	Not confirmed; ask a sales agent
Dell	Its largest sale of the year, often with early deals before Thanksgiving	Free standard delivery with no minimum	Matches listed retailers on eligible products; flash and clearance deals not eligible
Lenovo	Usually the deepest discounts of the year, often starting early in November	Free standard shipping on most orders	Price protection; flash deals and doorbusters often excluded
HP	Usually the deepest PC and printer discounts of the year	Free standard shipping on eligible items	Cyber Week sales excluded from price protection
Apple	A Black Friday to Cyber Monday event, usually with gift cards on eligible purchases	Free standard delivery on all online orders	Sale events like Black Friday excluded from adjustments
Samsung	Typically its lowest prices of the year on TVs and monitors	Free standard shipping option on every product	May match other retailers on TVs, monitors and more
Logitech	The biggest discounts typically arrive around Black Friday and Cyber Monday	Free standard shipping on all orders	No price match policy confirmed
Chewy	Some of the year’s best deals and gift card offers	Free on orders of $49+; free on every order for Chewy+ members	No formal published policy
Wayfair	Deep discounts across furniture, rugs and decor	Free over $35; no minimum for Wayfair Rewards members	No published policy
Dermstore	Historically some of the year’s widest skincare discounts	Free standard shipping on orders of $50+	No published policy

Large chains with strong online stores, including Walmart, Best Buy, Target and Macy’s, also run holiday deals online. Subscription services such as HelloFresh and BarkBox say Black Friday and Cyber Monday are typically a good time for their offers too.

Cyber Monday travel deals

Travel booking sites are among the most active Cyber Monday sellers in our data. They usually discount future stays rather than trips that week:

• Expedia calls Black Friday and Cyber Monday its biggest promotional window, with discounted hotels and packages for the year ahead.
• Booking.com typically runs a deals campaign with discounted stays for the following year.
• Hotels.com says Black Friday and Cyber Monday usually bring its biggest limited-time hotel discounts of the year.
• Priceline describes Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday (late November to early December) as typically its biggest promotional window for hotels and packages.

Before you book, check the cancellation terms. Many hotels on these sites offer free cancellation until a deadline set by the property, while non-refundable rates and Priceline Express Deals are prepaid and can’t be refunded. Compare the total with taxes and fees, which each site shows before you pay. Hotels.com notes that some properties charge resort or local fees at check-in.

Free shipping and returns on holiday orders

Shipping

Free shipping can decide whether a Cyber Monday deal is really a deal. Several electronics brands in our data, including Apple, Dell, the Microsoft Store and Logitech, offer free standard shipping with no minimum. Others use thresholds or free memberships: Best Buy ships free for free My Best Buy members, and Nike ships free at $50+ for members. Thresholds and speeds can change during the holidays, so confirm at checkout. Compare stores in our free shipping guide.

Order gifts early. B&H Photo, for example, packs orders Sunday through Friday, and holiday shipments go out on the next business day. Marketplace items on Amazon, Walmart and Newegg may ship on the third-party seller’s timeline.

Returns

Holiday return extensions published by stores in our data include:

• Walmart: purchases made October 1 to December 31 can be returned through January 31 of the next year.
• Gap: items bought October 15 through December 24 can be returned through January 15.
• Logitech: purchases from November 15 to December 23 can be returned until January 31.
• Amazon and Best Buy usually extend return windows for holiday purchases; check the dates each season.

Watch for short or costly return rules on big online purchases. Samsung accepts most items within 15 days of delivery and charges restocking fees on many categories unless the item is damaged or defective. On eBay, each seller sets its own return policy, although the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers items that don’t arrive or don’t match the listing. Our return policies guide has details for every store.

Black Friday or Cyber Monday: when should you buy?

There’s no single answer, because most stores in our data treat the two days as one sale window. A few rules of thumb based on the stores’ own policies:

• Buy limited-quantity items when you see them. Doorbusters and Lightning Deals can sell out, and Best Buy won’t adjust Black Friday pricing if the price drops again by Monday.
• Buy early where price protection covers you. The Microsoft Store offers 60-day price protection on qualifying products, and Nike members can request a price adjustment within 14 days, so an earlier purchase at these stores carries less risk. Confirm the current terms first.
• Compare travel deals across the whole weekend. Travel sites describe the whole Black Friday to Cyber Monday stretch as their main sale period, and Priceline extends its window through Travel Tuesday.
• Check the gift-card math. Where a store such as Apple or Chewy offers gift cards instead of a direct discount, count that value only if you’ll use it.

How to get the best Cyber Monday price

• Build your list and note prices now. Compare the Cyber Monday price with what you saw in October and on Black Friday.
• Sign in before you shop. Member prices, early access and free shipping often require a free account, as with Newegg+, My Best Buy and Nike Membership.
• Know which policies switch off. Best Buy excludes Black Friday pricing from the Thursday before Thanksgiving through the following Monday, and HP excludes Cyber Week sales from price protection. See our price match guide.
• Check the seller. “Sold and shipped by” the retailer usually means the retailer’s own return and price terms. Newegg notes that marketplace listings may not qualify for its price match or no-restocking-fee returns.
• Don’t count on stacking codes. Stores such as Dell and Lenovo say codes often exclude doorbusters.

Online shopping safety tips

Cyber Monday brings a flood of emails, texts and ads, and not all of them are genuine. Common-sense steps help:

• Type the store’s address yourself or use its official app instead of clicking links in unexpected emails or texts.
• Check the web address before you sign in or pay. Look-alike domains with extra words or odd spellings are a warning sign.
• Use a credit card or a trusted payment service rather than a debit card, wire transfer or gift card. Legitimate stores don’t ask you to pay with gift cards.
• Be wary of prices that look impossible on sites you’ve never heard of, especially for popular electronics.
• Turn on two-step verification for your email and main shopping accounts, and use a unique password for each.
• Avoid public Wi-Fi for checkout, or use your phone’s mobile data instead.
• Keep your order confirmations and watch your card statements for charges you don’t recognize.

Current offers on KouponsKeeper

Cyber Monday offers will show below once retailers launch them. Current electronics deals are listed underneath.

Cyber Monday 2026 FAQs

What date is Cyber Monday 2026?

Cyber Monday 2026 is Monday, November 30, the Monday after Thanksgiving. Black Friday is three days earlier, on Friday, November 27.

What is the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Black Friday is best known for in-store doorbusters, while Cyber Monday focuses on online deals. Many stores now run the same promotions across both days as a single sale window.

Have retailers announced their 2026 Cyber Monday deals?

Most had not as of September 24, 2026. This page will be updated when retailers publish their 2026 Cyber Monday offers on their official websites.

Is Cyber Monday a holiday?

No. Cyber Monday is an online shopping event, not a federal or public holiday.

Do travel sites have Cyber Monday deals?

Yes, typically. Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com and Priceline all describe Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a major sale period, usually for stays in the year ahead, and Priceline includes Travel Tuesday.

Does Best Buy price match Cyber Monday deals?

Best Buy excludes Black Friday pricing from price matching, from the Thursday before Thanksgiving through the following Monday, which covers Cyber Monday. Check the current policy before you buy.

Can I return Cyber Monday orders after Christmas?

At some stores. Walmart accepts purchases made October 1 to December 31 through January 31, Gap accepts items bought October 15 to December 24 through January 15, and Logitech accepts purchases from November 15 to December 23 until January 31.

When is Green Monday 2026?

Green Monday is commonly the second Monday of December, which is December 14, 2026.