Amazon says Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, with Cyber Monday on November 30. Early deals are already live in the Holiday Shop, and shoppers can use Alexa for Shopping to track prices and set deal alerts. Amazon is still telling customers to check back soon for more Black Friday details.
Amazon Black Friday 2026: The Dates
- Black Friday: Friday, November 27, 2026 (the Friday after Thanksgiving)
- Cyber Monday: Monday, November 30, 2026
- Early deals: available now in Amazon’s Holiday Shop
- More details: Amazon says check back soon
Source: About Amazon, checked November 6, 2026.
How Amazon Says to Prep
Amazon points shoppers to its Deals page for early finds, and suggests adding items to lists, cart, or Save for Later so they are ready when prices drop. With Alexa for Shopping, customers can:
- Watch items for price drops and set deal alerts
- Set auto-buy when a watched item hits a target price
- View up to a year of price history on product pages
- Get new-release alerts from favorite brands
- Build and manage Wish Lists by voice or by tapping the heart icon while browsing
- Handle account tasks such as Subscribe & Save, gift card balance, refunds, delivery instructions, and Prime or Audible membership management
Source: About Amazon.
Prime Membership Options Before the Holidays
Amazon is pushing Prime signup ahead of the season. As listed on the same Black Friday FAQ:
- Prime: $14.99 a month or $139 a year, or a free 30-day trial if eligible
- Prime for Young Adults (ages 18 to 24 and college students): 6-month $0 trial, then $7.49 a month or $69 a year
- Prime Access (qualifying government-assistance recipients and income-verified customers): 30-day trial, then $6.99 a month
Young Adults and Access are listed at about 50% of the standard membership cost. Source: About Amazon.
Our Take
The calendar is locked: November 27 and November 30. Early Holiday Shop deals are the actionable piece today, not a full Black Friday catalog Amazon has not published yet. If you already know what you want, list tracking and Alexa alerts are the practical prep. Compare with Macy’s Black Friday 2026, JCPenney Black Friday 2026, and our running list of Black Friday subscription box deals.
Amazon Black Friday 2026: The Essentials
- Black Friday: November 27, 2026
- Cyber Monday: November 30, 2026
- Early deals: Holiday Shop is live now
- Prime: from $14.99 a month or $139 a year; Young Adults and Access options cost less
Source: About Amazon, When is Black Friday 2026 FAQ, checked November 6, 2026.
