When Are Macy's Black Friday and Clearance Sales in 2026?
Black Friday 2026 falls on November 27. In 2025, Macy's ran Black Friday deals in phases from November 2 to December 1, with stores closed on Thanksgiving, and Last Act is its year-round clearance section. Here is the pattern to plan around, and why ShopBack is the step before you check out.
Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 8 October 2026 · Author: Austin Pua, Travel Booking and Deals Editor, ShopBack
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When are Macy's Black Friday and clearance sales?
Macy's Black Friday sales run through most of November and into Cyber Monday, while Macy's clearance runs year-round in its Last Act section. Here is how the two fit together:
- Black Friday: In 2025, Macy's split Black Friday into five back-to-back events, starting on November 2 and ending on December 1, according to Macy's, Inc. The 2026 Black Friday is on November 27.
- Clearance: Last Act is Macy's clearance and closeout section, which Macy's describes as final markdowns on top brands. It is available online year-round, with the deepest cuts usually after a season ends.
So the short answer is: watch Macy's from the start of November for Black Friday, and check Last Act whenever you need something, especially after the winter holidays and at the end of summer.
Macy's Black Friday 2026: dates to know
Black Friday 2026 is November 27, Thanksgiving is November 26 and Cyber Monday is November 30. Macy's had not published its 2026 Black Friday schedule at the time of writing. Its 2025 schedule is the best guide to the shape of the event:
| Macy's 2025 event | 2025 dates | What it was |
|---|---|---|
| Parade of Deals | November 2 to 27 | Daily deals from top brands in the run-up to the Thanksgiving Day Parade |
| Black Friday Early Access | November 10 to 13 | First wave of Black Friday deals |
| Black Friday Starts Now | November 14 to 22 | Weekly Black Friday deals |
| Black Friday Week | November 23 to 30 | The main Black Friday week |
| In-store Doorbusters | Friday, November 28 | Doorbusters on kitchen essentials, luggage, toys and more |
| Cyber Monday | November 30 to December 1 | Online-focused savings |
Source: Macy's, Inc. press release, November 6, 2025.
If Macy's keeps a similar rhythm in 2026, expect early deals from the first days of November, a main Black Friday week from about November 22 to 29, and Cyber Monday on November 30. These are expectations based on 2025, not announced dates, so confirm on Macy's own site.
Macy's Black Friday: store hours and Thanksgiving
In 2025, Macy's closed its stores on Thanksgiving Day and reopened on Black Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., according to Macy's. Shoppers who wanted an early start could buy Black Friday deals on macys.com and in the Macy's app on Thanksgiving. Macy's noted that hours vary by location.
For the rest of that weekend, a Macy's spokesperson told TODAY that most stores would open at their normal time on Saturday, November 29 and close at 10 p.m., and open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 30.
For 2026, check Macy's store locator closer to the date. If you shop online, you do not need to wait for doors to open, and you can go through ShopBack first.
Macy's Black Friday 2026 deals: what to expect
In 2025, Macy's Black Friday deals reached every department, with some of the biggest listed percentages on fine jewelry (75% off select pieces), toys and mattresses (70% off select items) and bedding (65% off select sets). Macy's 2025 announcement listed examples such as:
- Women: 60% off select women's winter coats, 40 to 50% off select women's shoes, 30 to 50% off select handbags.
- Men: 50 to 60% off select men's coats, select men's suits starting at $99.99.
- Kids and toys: 70% off select toys from Discovery, Geoffrey's Toy Box and Sharper Image, 20 to 40% off select LEGO building sets.
- Home: 65% off select bedding from Charter Club, Hotel Collection and more, 70% off select mattresses with a free base, as much as 70% off select artificial Christmas trees.
- Jewelry: 75% off select fine jewelry.
These were 2025 offers and will not repeat exactly. Use them to judge whether a 2026 price is a real Black Friday deal: if a coat is 20% off in late October, the 2025 pattern suggests it may drop further in November.
Macy's sale dates for 2026: the rest of the year
Beyond Black Friday, Macy's runs sales around the main US shopping holidays, plus its year-round Last Act clearance. Exact dates are set by Macy's each year, so treat this as a planning guide:
| Period | What usually happens at Macy's |
|---|---|
| January | After-holiday clearance on winter stock in Last Act |
| Late May | Memorial Day sales |
| Early July | Fourth of July sales |
| Late August to early September | Labor Day sales and end-of-summer clearance |
| November | Parade of Deals, Black Friday events and Cyber Monday (2025 pattern) |
| All year | Last Act clearance and closeout |
Our US sale calendar shows how these windows line up across other stores, and the fashion savings guide covers what to buy in each.
Macy's clearance: how Last Act works
Last Act is Macy's clearance and closeout section, with final markdowns on clothing, accessories and more, according to Macy's. It is the place to look when you want the lowest price and do not need a specific size or color.
Tips for Last Act:
- Shop early in a markdown cycle. Sizes and colors sell out, and clearance stock is not replenished.
- Check after a season ends. Department stores usually clear winter stock after the holidays and summer stock in August and September.
- Read the return terms. Clearance items can have different return rules, so check before you buy.
- Compare with Black Friday. Some categories, like coats, can be cheaper in Black Friday events than in early clearance.
For more on finding deep markdowns across US stores, read our guide to 90% off clearance deals online.
Macy's official sale offers and Star Rewards
Macy's own savings program is Star Rewards, and its free Bronze tier earns points toward Star Money on purchases, according to Macy's. Macy's says members earn on every purchase except gift cards, services and fees, no matter how they pay.
Ways to use Macy's official offers:
- Join Star Rewards before November. Member perks and point events can apply during Black Friday.
- Sign up for Macy's emails or the app. Macy's announces sale events like Parade of Deals and Doorbusters through its own channels.
- Use codes from Macy's itself. Codes from Macy's site or emails are the safest source. Codes from unknown coupon sites can affect tracking.
Other department stores and retailers in the same category to compare during Black Friday: Nordstrom, Kohl's, JCPenney, Dillard's and Target all run their own Black Friday events.
Does Macy's offer cashback in 2026?
Yes, on eligible orders when you start on the Macy's page on ShopBack US. Going through ShopBack is an essential step before you check out at Macy's, so you pay less on the same order. Many shoppers already do this before booking on Booking.com, Trip.com, Agoda or Expedia, and a Macy's order works the same way.
ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order. You shop Macy's as normal, at Macy's prices, with Macy's own sale and Star Rewards. ShopBack's cash comes back after the order is confirmed.
Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Star Money is spent at Macy's. Cash can be spent anywhere.
Here is how the math looks, as an illustration only: on a $200 Macy's Black Friday order at an illustrative 4%, $8 comes back, so the effective price is $192. Cashback is based on what you pay, so it applies on sale prices too. The real rate varies over time and often changes during big sales, so check the live rate on the Macy's page on ShopBack before you check out.
A few habits keep it working:
- Start every order from ShopBack. Go through the Macy's page each time, even for a second order the same day.
- Finish in the same session. Complete checkout in the tab ShopBack opened.
- Use codes from Macy's itself. Codes from unknown coupon sites can replace the ShopBack link.
- Expect it to confirm after the return window. Returned items may not earn.
For a step-by-step guide to Black Friday weekend, read how to stack cash back with Black Friday deals, and if you are deciding which day to shop, see Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
How to plan your Macy's Black Friday shopping
- Make a list in October. Note the item, size and today's price.
- Join Star Rewards and the Macy's app. Free, and it keeps you on Macy's own sale announcements.
- Watch from November 1. In 2025, daily Parade of Deals started on November 2.
- Compare against the 2025 pattern. If a price is close to last year's Black Friday level, buying early is reasonable.
- Open ShopBack, go to Macy's, and check out. Do this for every order, online or in the app.
- Check Last Act after the holidays for anything you did not buy in November.
Frequently asked questions
What date is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26. Cyber Monday 2026 is Monday, November 30.
When does Macy's Black Friday sale start?
Earlier than Black Friday itself. In 2025, Macy's announced its Black Friday deals on November 6, with Parade of Deals from November 2 to 27 and Black Friday Early Access from November 10 to 13. Macy's had not announced its 2026 dates at the time of writing, so check Macy's own site in early November.
Is Macy's open on Thanksgiving?
In 2025, Macy's said its stores would be closed on Thanksgiving Day and that shoppers could buy Black Friday deals on macys.com and the Macy's app. Stores reopened on Black Friday with extended hours from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with hours varying by location. Check Macy's store hours for 2026 closer to the date.
When is the Macy's Black Friday ad released?
In 2025, Macy's unveiled its Black Friday deals in a November 6 announcement listing sample discounts by department. If Macy's follows a similar pattern in 2026, expect details in early November, but the exact date is set by Macy's.
What is Macy's Last Act clearance?
Last Act is Macy's clearance and closeout section, which Macy's describes as final markdowns on top brands across clothing, accessories and more. It runs year-round, and stock is limited to what is left.
When are Macy's clearance sales?
Macy's Last Act clearance is available year-round. Deeper clearance usually follows the end of a season, for example after the winter holidays and at the end of summer, when department stores clear seasonal stock for new arrivals.
Is Macy's Star Rewards free?
Yes, the entry tier is free. Macy's says new customers can enroll in the complimentary Bronze tier to earn points toward Star Money every time they shop, no matter how they pay, with points earned on purchases except gift cards, services and fees.
Does Macy's offer cashback in 2026?
Macy's is listed on ShopBack US, so eligible orders can earn cashback when you start on the Macy's page on ShopBack and finish checkout in the same session. Check the live rate and terms on the Macy's ShopBack page before you buy.
Does cashback work on Macy's Black Friday sale prices?
Usually yes. Cashback is based on what you pay, so it applies on sale prices too. Some promo codes or payment methods can affect tracking, so check the terms on the Macy's page on ShopBack before you check out.
Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday better at Macy's?
In 2025, Macy's ran in-store Doorbusters on Black Friday, November 28, and Cyber Monday savings from November 30 to December 1. Black Friday suits in-store shoppers chasing Doorbusters, while Cyber Monday suits online shoppers. Compare the same item on both days if you can wait.
Key takeaways
- Black Friday 2026 is November 27; Cyber Monday is November 30.
- In 2025, Macy's Black Friday ran in five phases from November 2 to December 1, with stores closed on Thanksgiving.
- Last Act is Macy's year-round clearance section, deepest after a season ends.
- Star Rewards is free at the Bronze tier and earns toward Star Money.
- Going through ShopBack is an essential step before you check out at Macy's, so you pay less on the same order.
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Disclaimer
The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Sale dates, discounts, store hours and loyalty program terms are set by Macy's and can change without notice; 2025 details above are as stated in Macy's announcements at the time, and 2026 expectations are based on that pattern, not on announced dates. Cashback rates on ShopBack vary over time; check the current rate and terms on the Macy's ShopBack page before you buy.
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.
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