Sam's Club Black Friday 2026: Dates, Plus Access and Hours
Sam's Club Black Friday 2026 runs November 26 to 29 after a November 15 to 25 countdown sale. See the ad, membership rules, Plus perks and Thanksgiving hours.
Sam's Club Black Friday 2026 is not one sale. Ad previews show three waves in November: Weekend Doorbusters from November 6 to 8, a Countdown to Black Friday sale from November 15 to 25, and the main Black Friday sale from Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving) to Sunday, November 29. This post covers the dates, when the ad comes out, whether you need a membership, what Plus members get, club hours around Thanksgiving, and how returns work. Some details are still not announced, and we say so where that is the case. For the offers that are live right now, check our Sam's Club coupons and deals.
When Does Sam's Club Black Friday Start and End?
The 2026 dates below come from Sam's Club's November ad and Black Friday preview, as reported by 9to5Toys (October 26, 2026) and Mashable (October 27, 2026). 9to5Toys called the Black Friday dates preliminary, and we have not yet seen them in an official Sam's Club press release.
| Sale | 2026 dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Doorbusters | Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8 | Live now, per the November ad |
| Countdown to Black Friday | Sunday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 25 | Shown in the ad preview |
| Black Friday sale | Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, November 29 | Shown in the ad preview, called preliminary |
Black Friday itself is Friday, November 27, 2026. The Black Friday sale is expected to open online on Thanksgiving Day, since the clubs are expected to be closed that day (see the hours section below). Exact online start times have not been announced. After November 29, look at our Cyber Monday deals for what comes next.
When Does the Sam's Club Black Friday Ad Come Out?
The first ad is already out. Sam's Club released its November Weekend Doorbuster ad and a short Black Friday preview in late October 2026. The full Black Friday ad had not been published when 9to5Toys reported the preview, so the complete deal list is still to come.
Mashable listed some items from the ad scans. These are ad prices as reported, not prices we have seen on samsclub.com, and they can change or sell out:
- TVs. LG 55-inch Nano 4K TV at $279.91 (was $379.99), Samsung 65-inch Neo Mini LED 4K TV at $797.99 (was $1,097.99) and TCL 98-inch Q6 QLED TV at $1,297.99 (was $1,598).
- Laptops. HP 17.3-inch laptop at $599 (was $849) and HP OmniBook 3 14-inch OLED laptop at $479 (was $699).
- Home and kitchen. Cuisinart 14-in-1 air fryer oven at $119 and a Member's Mark 11-piece ceramic cookware set at $179.98.
- Appliances. An LG top-load washer listed at $330 off.
Sam's Club does not say which of these are online only or club only until the ad goes live, so check each item's label before you plan a trip.
Do You Need a Membership for Sam's Club Black Friday Deals?
Yes, for in-club prices. Walmart's October 20, 2026 announcement says in-club pricing is available to members only, except where required by law. The Black Friday ad waves are aimed at members, so plan on having an active membership before the sale starts.
Membership prices on samsclub.com right now:
| Membership | Price per year | What matters for Black Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Club | $60 | Member prices, free curbside pickup and Scan and Go |
| Plus | $120 (now includes Walmart+) | Everything in Club plus early shopping hours, free delivery and shipping, up to 2% Sam's Cash and gas savings |
Some articles still list older prices of $50 and $110. The prices on the official join page are $60 and $120.
Is There a Sam's Club Black Friday Membership Deal?
Sam's Club has not announced a Black Friday 2026 membership discount yet. The membership offer that is official right now is the Plus bundle Walmart announced on October 20, 2026:
- New members. Sam's Club Plus and Walmart+ together for $120 a year.
- Club members. Upgrade to Plus for $60 more a year and get Walmart+ included.
- Walmart+ annual members. Switch to the bundle for $22 more a year.
- Plus members. Turn on Walmart+ at no extra cost.
No end date was given for the bundle. Coupon sites note that Sam's Club often discounts memberships for new sign-ups, but until Sam's Club posts a Black Friday membership offer, do not count on one. If one goes live, we will add it to our Sam's Club page.
Is Sam's Club Open on Thanksgiving?
No. Sam's Club closed its clubs on Thanksgiving Day in 2025, and the DealNews 2026 holiday hours table lists clubs as closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Sam's Club has not yet posted its own 2026 holiday hours notice that we could read.
| Day | Expected hours (2026) | Plus early shopping |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 25 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | From 8 a.m. |
| Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving) | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, November 27 (Black Friday) | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | From 8 a.m. |
These hours come from the DealNews holiday table, not from Sam's Club. Hours vary by club, so check your club's page on samsclub.com before Black Friday morning.
Do Plus Members Get Early Access on Black Friday?
Early shopping hours are a standard Plus benefit on the samsclub.com join page, and the expected Black Friday hours above give Plus members two extra hours in the club. For online deals, The Krazy Coupon Lady reported that Plus members got online access to the Weekend Doorbusters from November 5 at 9 p.m. ET, the evening before the sale opened to everyone. Sam's Club has not said whether Plus members will get the same online head start for the Black Friday sale on November 26.
Do Black Friday Deals Work Online, In the Club and With Scan and Go?
- Online and in the club. Most ad deals are sold both ways, but some are marked online only. Read the label on each item.
- Scan and Go. Scan and Go is included with both Club and Plus memberships. You scan items with the Sam's Club app as you shop and pay in the app, which skips the checkout line on busy days like Black Friday.
- Curbside pickup. Free curbside pickup is included with both memberships, which helps with large TVs and appliances.
- Delivery. Free delivery is a Plus benefit, with a $50 minimum at Sam's Club per the October 20 announcement, subject to availability.
Can You Return Sam's Club Black Friday Buys?
Sam's Club's return policy lets members return most items at any time. Electronics and major appliances have a shorter window of 90 days, and some items, such as gift cards, cannot be returned. Sam's Club has not announced a special holiday return window for 2026, so if a Black Friday TV or laptop is a gift, count the 90 days from the day you buy it. Read the full policy on samsclub.com before you buy anything large.
How We Checked
We used the membership and benefits page on samsclub.com for membership prices and what Club and Plus include, and Walmart's October 20, 2026 announcement of the Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus bundle for the membership offer and the members-only pricing rule. For sale dates and ad items we used reports of the Sam's Club November ad and Black Friday preview from 9to5Toys and Mashable, and The Krazy Coupon Lady for Plus online access. Holiday hours come from the DealNews 2026 Sam's Club holiday table and 2025 news reports of Thanksgiving closures. Anything Sam's Club has not confirmed is marked as such in the text. We check these sources again whenever we update this guide.
Sam's Club Black Friday FAQs
When is Sam's Club Black Friday 2026?
The Black Friday sale runs from Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, November 29, 2026, per the ad preview. A Countdown to Black Friday sale runs first, from November 15 to 25.
Is Sam's Club open on Thanksgiving 2026?
No. Clubs are expected to be closed on Thursday, November 26. Black Friday deals are expected to start online that day.
What time does Sam's Club open on Black Friday?
The expected hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Plus members allowed in from 8 a.m. Hours vary by club, so check your local club.
Can you shop Sam's Club Black Friday deals without a membership?
In-club prices are for members only, except where required by law. A Club membership costs $60 a year and Plus costs $120 a year.
Is there a Sam's Club membership deal for Black Friday?
None has been announced for 2026 yet. The current official offer is Sam's Club Plus with Walmart+ included for $120 a year.
Where can I find Sam's Club coupons?
See our Sam's Club coupons page for current offers, and our Black Friday deals page for other stores.
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