Home Depot’s Black Friday Savings Event runs November 5 to 25, Lowe’s deals began October 29, and both stores close on Thanksgiving. The two policies that differ most are after the sale – Lowe’s Lowest Price Guarantee excludes Black Friday promotions, and we could not verify Home Depot’s price-match terms at all.
Last updated November 10, 2026. Home Depot facts are from its October 29 release and holiday hours page. Lowe’s from its October 8 release. All opened November 10.
| Date | Home Depot | Lowe’s |
|---|---|---|
| Black Friday deals start | Nov 5 (event runs Nov 5–25) | Oct 29 (deals for four weeks) |
| Early online access | Not stated | MyLowe’s Rewards members get Black Friday Doorbusters online one day before everyone else on Nov 27, so Nov 26 |
| Mid-event promotion | Not stated | 12 Days of Deals from Nov 16 |
| Thanksgiving, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed, with online-only deals |
| Black Friday, Nov 27 | Open 6 a.m. | Hours not stated |
| After Black Friday | Not stated | December Deal Drops, Dec 3–24. Closed Christmas Day |
Home Depot’s appliance bonus, by the numbers
Home Depot adds up to an extra discount on qualifying appliance purchases at a minimum spend, with a maximum discount of $1,250. We worked out the share of each threshold
| Appliance type | Minimum purchase | Extra discount, up to | Share of the minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration | $2,498 | $500 | 20% |
| Laundry | $1,698 | $300 | 18% |
| Cooking | $1,498 | $300 | 20% |
| Dishwasher | $798 | $150 | 19% |
Our arithmetic – the four bonuses add up to exactly $1,250 ($500 + $300 + $300 + $150), so you reach the cap only by buying all four types, which means spending at least $6,492 on appliances ($2,498 + $1,698 + $1,498 + $798). Most buyers will see a single bonus of about 18% to 20% of the minimum spend. The release says “up to,” so confirm the amount for your model at checkout.
Other Home Depot offers named in the release – BOGO free tool deals when you buy a participating RYOBI, Milwaukee or DEWALT tool or battery kit, a 6.5-foot LED pre-lit tree at $49.98, select 3.5-foot LED inflatables at $19.98, and 100-count LED string lights from $5.98. We have no price readings for Home Depot yet, so see the ad scan and the store page.
Lowe’s prices we read
Lowe’s rows show its “you save” amount. The four read on November 10 are dated that day. The others are from the printed ad and were read November 3 with stock “unknown.” The median discount across the 9 is 29%.
| Deal | Price | Regular price | Off | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch GDX18V-285B12 18V Two-in-One Impact Wrench Kit | $99.00 | $179.00 | 45% | Nov 3 |
| DEWALT 20V MAX Brushless Impact Driver Kit | $99.00 | $179.00 | 45% | Nov 3 |
| DEWALT Cordless Car Handheld Vacuum Cleaner | $99.00 | $169.00 | 41% | Nov 10 |
| Kobalt 302 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case | $99.00 | $149.00 | 34% | Nov 10 |
| CRAFTSMAN 2000 Series 52-inch 8-Drawer Tool Chest | $299.00 | $419.00 | 29% | Nov 3 |
| Husqvarna 150BT 51-cc 2-cycle 765-CFM 270-MPH Gas Backpack Leaf Blower | $299.00 | $399.00 | 25% | Nov 10 |
| Kobalt 48V MAX (24Vx2) 14-in Chainsaw Kit | $199.00 | $259.00 | 23% | Nov 10 |
| Klein Tools Rechargeable Pocket Flashlight with Laser | $49.98 | $59.98 | 17% | Nov 3 |
| Kobalt 24V Two-Pack 4Ah Battery and Charger Kit | $149.00 | $159.00 | 6% | Nov 3 |
The tool kits, impact drivers and wrenches overlap with Home Depot’s tool BOGO offers. Our kitchen and home price check covers appliances and vacuums, and the kitchen and home deal list has current prices.
After you buy
- Lowe’s. Its Lowest Price Guarantee matches an identical in-stock item from a local or online retailer and counts shipping and delivery, but excludes one-time promotions “including seasonal promotions (e.g., Spring Black Friday, Black Friday and various holiday promotions),” clearance, open-box, membership wholesalers and marketplace sellers. Terms are on Lowe’s page.
- Home Depot. We could not open its price-match page, so we make no claim about it. Check homedepot.com or ask a store associate before you rely on a match.
- Returns. We found no 2026 holiday return page for either store that we could open, so neither is in our return windows guide.
The full comparison is in our price-match guide. For hours, see Thanksgiving and Black Friday store hours.
Questions we get
Which store starts first? Lowe’s, on October 29. Home Depot’s event starts November 5.
When does Home Depot’s event end? November 25, before Black Friday, per its release.
Can I get Lowe’s Black Friday prices matched? Lowe’s page excludes Black Friday and holiday promotions from its guarantee.