When Is Cyber Monday?
When is Cyber Monday? For that matter, what is it? Our guide to the online shopping event.
Cyber Monday falls on Monday, November 30, 2026, giving shoppers another opportunity to save on holiday gifts, electronics, clothing and everyday essentials.
Following Black Friday, Cyber Monday has become one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. Major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco, typically offer discounts across popular categories, with some deals available exclusively online or for a limited time.
But with Black Friday sales stretching across several days, is it worth waiting until Cyber Monday to shop? Here's what to know about when the sales start, what to expect from major retailers and how to make the most of the deals without overspending.
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When does Cyber Monday start?
Cyber Monday falls on Monday, November 30, 2026, following Thanksgiving and Black Friday. While the event officially lasts one day, many retailers begin offering online discounts over the holiday weekend and extend their Black Friday promotions through Cyber Monday.
However, not every deal is a repeat. Retailers might introduce new discounts, limited-time flash sales and online-only offers on Cyber Monday, giving shoppers another opportunity to save. If an item on your holiday shopping list wasn't discounted on Black Friday, it might be worth checking again on Monday.
When does Cyber Monday end?
Cyber Monday officially ends on Monday, November 30, 2026, with most deals expected to expire by midnight. However, some retailers might extend their promotions into Tuesday, December 1, or offer additional discounts throughout the holiday season.
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is essentially the online shopping counterpart to Black Friday. While the two events have increasingly merged into a full weekend of promotions, Black Friday is traditionally associated with in-store and general retail discounts, whereas Cyber Monday is known for offering some of the strongest deals specifically online.
The term "Cyber Monday" was introduced in 2005 by Shop.org, the online division of the National Retail Federation, to describe the surge in online shopping that takes place on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Like Black Friday, it has since grown into a global shopping event.
Which retailers have Cyber Monday sales?
Major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco, typically offer Cyber Monday discounts on electronics, clothing, toys, appliances and other holiday gifts.
While many promotions carry over from Black Friday, some retailers introduce online-only deals and limited-time offers. Walmart+ and other retail membership programs might also provide early access or exclusive savings.
Check your favorite retailers' websites ahead of November 30 for sale announcements, and compare prices before buying to make sure you're getting a worthwhile deal.
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