Black Friday 2026 in Murfreesboro: Deal Dates, Early Sales and Thanksgiving Closings

Black Friday is Nov. 27, 2026. Walmart's early deals start Nov. 12 and its Black Friday deals reach stores at 6 a.m. Nov. 27. Target's early Black Friday runs Nov. 5-7, and Costco's holiday savings start Oct. 30. Here is what each retailer has posted for its Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne stores.

Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, but the biggest retailers in Rutherford County start their holiday sales weeks earlier. Target's early Black Friday deals run Nov. 5-7, Walmart's Early Black Friday Deals run Nov. 12-15, and Costco's first holiday savings period starts Oct. 30. Walmart and Costco are both closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

This page collects what each retailer has announced on its own website, with the Murfreesboro-area stores it applies to. OnlyInMurfreesboro will add retailers as they post their 2026 plans.

Black Friday 2026 dates at a glance

• Target, Deal of the Day: Nov. 1 - Dec. 24
• Target, Early Black Friday: Nov. 5-7
• Walmart, Early Black Friday Deals: Nov. 12-15
• Walmart, Black Friday Deals: Nov. 23-29 (stores Nov. 27, 6 a.m.)
• Walmart, Cyber Monday Deals: Nov. 30 Dec. 2 (online)
• Costco, Holiday savings: Oct. 30 Nov. 15 and Nov. 16-30
• Costco, Black Friday savings: Nov. 27-30

Walmart Black Friday 2026

Walmart announced three holiday sales on Oct. 26. Early Black Friday Deals run Nov. 12-15, starting on Walmart.com at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time and in stores at 6 a.m. local time on Nov. 12. Black Friday Deals run Nov. 23-29, starting online Nov. 23 and in stores at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27. Cyber Monday Deals run online Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. Walmart+ members get early access to "hot Deal drops" in both Black Friday events.

Rutherford County has eight Walmart stores: six in Murfreesboro and one each in Smyrna and La Vergne. The full schedule, Walmart+ rules and store addresses are in OnlyInMurfreesboro's Walmart Black Friday 2026 guide.

Target early Black Friday 2026

Target says a new Deal of the Day starts Nov. 1 and runs every day through Dec. 24, and its early Black Friday deals run Nov. 5-7, followed by new limited-time deals every weekend through the holidays. Target has one Murfreesboro store, at 1851 Old Fort Pkwy., and one in Smyrna, at 803 Industrial Blvd. Target had not posted its Black Friday or Thanksgiving Day store hours as of Oct. 26. Details are in OnlyInMurfreesboro's Target early Black Friday story.

Costco Black Friday 2026

Costco's holiday savings page lists savings periods of Oct. 30 - Nov. 15 and Nov. 16-30, with a separate set of Black Friday savings valid Nov. 27-30. The same page says Costco "will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026," for Thanksgiving. Costco's Rutherford County warehouse is in Murfreesboro on Beasie Road.

Which stores are closed on Thanksgiving 2026?

Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, The Home Depot and Lowe's have all said their stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. See OnlyInMurfreesboro's Thanksgiving 2026 store closings for each retailer's local stores, and the holiday closures and trash pickup schedule for city and county offices.

Thanksgiving dinner deals

Shoppers planning the meal before the sales can compare ALDI's Thanksgiving dinner for 10 under $39, Cracker Barrel's heat-and-serve holiday meals and Firehouse Subs' Thanksgiving Turkey Sub. More Thanksgiving events and restaurant options are in the Thanksgiving in Murfreesboro guide.

Shopping local in Murfreesboro

Black Friday is also a good weekend to shop locally owned stores. OnlyInMurfreesboro's guides cover shopping in Murfreesboro, Stones River Mall, The Avenue Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro boutiques, shopping in Smyrna and the season's holiday markets and craft fairs. The rest of the month's events are in things to do in Murfreesboro in November.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Black Friday 2026?

Black Friday 2026 is Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 26). Cyber Monday is Nov. 30.

When do Black Friday deals start at Walmart in Murfreesboro?

Walmart's Early Black Friday Deals start Nov. 12, online at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time and in stores at 6 a.m. Its Black Friday Deals start online Nov. 23 and in stores at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27.

When is Target's early Black Friday sale?

Target says its early Black Friday deals run Nov. 5-7, 2026. Its Deal of the Day starts Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 24.

Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving 2026?

No. Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Costco, Sam's Club, The Home Depot and Lowe's are also closed that day.

What time does Walmart open on Black Friday 2026?

Walmart says its Black Friday Deals begin in stores at 6 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 27. Its Rutherford County stores' regular hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sources: Walmart: "Walmart Unwraps Three Major Holiday Shopping Events," Oct. 26, 2026, Target: "Target Makes it Easier for Guests to Discover Stylish Holiday Gifts They Can't Wait to Give," Oct. 21, 2026, Costco Thanksgiving Day savings page, Target store locator.

*Image courtesy of Walmart.*