# US retail seasonal sales events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-retail-seasonal-sales-events
> Updated: 2026-10-27T18:09:18.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Walmart announced an upcoming weeklong ‘Walmart Deals’ event scheduled to run from October 5 through October 11. The sale is expected to offer discounts on thousands of products, including home goods, apparel, beauty, electronics, and everyday essentials, via its website, mobile app, and physical stores.

Following this announcement, reports indicated that Target is also launching seasonal sales, with ‘Target Circle Deal Days’ scheduled for October 6 and 7. These discounts include significant price reductions on Halloween items, Christmas decor, and products in the Sport Fan Shop. Walmart’s fall megasale continues to feature early discounts in categories such as technology, skincare, and kitchen appliances.

As the holiday season approaches, Costco and Walmart have announced early Black Friday promotional schedules. Costco will begin its sales period on October 30, featuring a first phase in physical stores through November 15, followed by an early offers phase until November 30. Costco will also host exclusive e-commerce deals on Thanksgiving, November 26, leading into Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Walmart has scheduled three distinct discount events running from November 12 through December 2. This tiered approach includes early access for Walmart+ members on November 12 and November 23, with digital sales beginning four days before in-store promotions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Costco and Walmart announce early Black Friday sale schedules

Costco and Walmart have unveiled their holiday sale schedules, with Costco starting October 30 and Walmart beginning November 12, featuring early access for members and tiered digital events.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costco-and-walmart-announce-early-black-friday-sale-schedules

### 2026-09-29: Target and Walmart announce upcoming seasonal sales events

Target and Walmart are hosting major seasonal sales in early October, featuring significant discounts on holiday decor, electronics, and home goods.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/target-and-walmart-announce-upcoming-seasonal-sales-events

### 2026-09-27: Walmart announces upcoming weeklong deals event

Walmart is offering various current discounts on outdoor and baby products, with a weeklong ‘Walmart Deals’ event scheduled for October 5–11 featuring thousands of savings across multiple categories.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walmart-announces-upcoming-weeklong-deals-event

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