Lowe's Black Friday 2026: Deals Start Oct. 29, 12 Days of Deals Begin Nov. 16, Stores Closed on Thanksgiving

Lowe’s Black Friday deals start today, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, four weeks before Black Friday (Friday, Nov. 27), according to Lowe’s holiday announcement of Oct. 8. The Lowe’s Companies, Inc. release says the retailer “is kicking off Black Friday deals Oct. 29, four weeks before Black Friday.” This year its annual 10 Days of Deals grows to 12 Days of Deals, starting Monday, Nov. 16. Every phase is in the table below and on a one-page printable.

What are Lowe’s 2026 Black Friday dates?

Date (2026)	Day	What Lowe’s announced
Oct. 29	Thursday	Four weeks of Black Friday deals begin across tools, holiday décor, appliances, outdoor power equipment and more
Nov. 16	Monday	12 Days of Deals begin, with new savings opportunities each day leading up to Black Friday
Nov. 26	Thursday	Thanksgiving Day: stores closed, online-only deals; MyLowe’s Rewards and MyLowe’s Pro Rewards members get early online access to Doorbusters
Nov. 27	Friday	Black Friday: Doorbusters available to everyone
Dec. 3 to Dec. 24	Thursday to Thursday	December Deal Drops, through Christmas Eve
Cyber deals	Dates not listed	The release mentions extended Cyber Deals but gives no dates

The weekdays are our computation. Our Black Friday date page confirms Nov. 27, and you can mark the sale days on the November 2026 printable calendar.

When do Lowe’s 12 Days of Deals end?

Lowe’s says the 12 Days of Deals begin Nov. 16 and lead up to Black Friday. It has not published an end date. Twelve days counted from Monday, Nov. 16, end on Friday, Nov. 27 by our count, which is Black Friday itself.

Is Lowe’s open on Thanksgiving 2026?

No. Lowe’s says: “Lowe’s stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day so associates can spend time with their loved ones, while customers can continue to shop online-only deals.” Lowe’s did not give Black Friday store opening hours in the release. For retailers that have, see our Black Friday 2026 store hours guide.

What do MyLowe’s Rewards members get?

Lowe’s says MyLowe’s Rewards and MyLowe’s Pro Rewards members “will also receive exclusive early online access to Black Friday Doorbusters one day before they become available to everyone on Nov. 27.” That puts member access on Thursday, Nov. 26, online. In November, MyLowe’s Rewards members also get early access to new Traeger grills and accessories on Lowes.com.

What are the Black Friday Doorbusters?

Lowe’s lists four categories and no prices.

Category	Named in the release
Major appliances	Select major appliances
Tools and storage	Power tools, tool sets and storage from brands including Dewalt, Kobalt and Craftsman
Holiday décor	Select pre-lit artificial Christmas trees, Holiday Living lights, garlands and outdoor décor
Home projects	Select flooring, cabinets, ladders and paint

The four weeks of deals also include gifts through “Gifts Under” and free products with select purchases from top tool brands.

How does Lowe’s compare with Home Depot?

	Lowe’s	The Home Depot
Release date	Oct. 8, 2026	Sept. 29, 2026
Holiday savings start	Oct. 29 (Black Friday deals)	Oct. 29 (“an early jump on holiday savings”)
Black Friday event dates	Doorbusters Nov. 27; 12 Days of Deals from Nov. 16	Not yet announced
Thanksgiving Day stores	Closed	Not yet announced

Both retailers start on Oct. 29, but only Lowe’s has published a Black Friday schedule. Our Black Friday 2026 ad tracker follows Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe’s, and the Best Buy holiday calendar lists its dates.

What has not been announced?

• Black Friday store opening hours at Lowe’s.
• Doorbuster prices.
• Dates for Cyber deals.
• Home Depot Black Friday event dates and Thanksgiving Day status.

Print the Lowe’s Black Friday deal calendar

Our free one-page printable lists every Lowe’s date above plus Home Depot’s Oct. 29 start, with weekdays. There is a standard version and an ink-saver version for home printers.