Each late autumn, a familiar ritual of anticipation returns: shoppers scan the calendar for the moment a department store lowers its prices, and this year NJ.com has gathered what it can see ahead of that moment. The expected date, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, rests on the quiet logic of habit rather than on any announcement from Nordstrom itself. In a year when the retailer marks its 125th anniversary, the guide invites readers to hold their hopes loosely, to notice what has already been marked down, and to wait for the company's own word before treating expectation as fact.
Nordstrom's 2026 Black Friday Sale Expected to Start Nov. 27, Following Early-November Preview
The date is solid; the deals themselves are still a forecast.
Mark
So what's actually confirmed here? The Nov. 27 date?
Mimi
Nov. 27 is the day after Thanksgiving in 2026, so the calendar part is solid. That Nordstrom will start its sale that day is an expectation based on past years.
Luke
Right, and the guide admits Nordstrom hasn't announced its 2026 deals. Everything about the sale itself is forecast.
Mark
What about the anniversary angle? Is that a reason for bigger discounts?
Mimi
It's the guide's reasoning. Nordstrom is marking 125 years, and NJ.com thinks that could mean deeper cuts.
Luke
But that's a guess. Nothing in the piece shows the company has said it will discount more because of the anniversary.
Mark
And the 60% figure?
Mimi
The guide says other Black Friday sales have included up to 60% off lots of merchandise. It's a past reference point.
Luke
Note the wording: up to 60%. That's a ceiling on some items, not what a typical shopper will see.
Mark
The 21 current deals are real, though?
Mimi
Those are listed prices available now, like the Bugatti luggage set at $240 from $1,060. They're the one concrete part of the piece.
Luke
Concrete, but the original prices are as listed by the retailer. The piece doesn't say how long they'll last or whether they'll get cheaper on Black Friday.
Der Puls
- The Black Friday date for Nordstrom remains unconfirmed, leaving shoppers to plan around a forecast rather than a formal announcement.
- Expectations of deeper markdowns, tied to the 125th anniversary, are building pressure for bargains before the holiday rush.
- A list of 21 current discounts, from designer handbags to running shoes, offers an immediate way to act without waiting.
- The steepest cuts, such as a Stuart Weitzman boot down from $795, suggest where the real savings may land once the sale is official.
- The early-November preview from Nordstrom will decide whether these predicted markdowns become real or stay speculation.
Each late autumn, a familiar ritual of anticipation returns: shoppers scan the calendar for the moment a department store lowers its prices, and this year NJ.com has gathered what it can see ahead of that moment. The expected date, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, rests on the quiet logic of habit rather than on any announcement from Nordstrom itself. In a year when the retailer marks its 125th anniversary, the guide invites readers to hold their hopes loosely, to notice what has already been marked down, and to wait for the company's own word before treating expectation as fact.
On Oct. 29, 2026, NJ.com published a shopping guide for people eager to know when Nordstrom's Black Friday sale begins. The best guess is Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, but the date comes from the retailer's habits, not from any announcement. Nordstrom has not yet revealed its 2026 plans, and the guide is honest about that gap.
History carries most of the expectation. Nordstrom has run a large Black Friday sale every year, usually cutting prices on clothing, handbags, shoes, home goods and beauty products, often matching or beating its Anniversary Sale. An early Black Friday round usually arrives in early November, and the guide expects the same pattern again. Because 2026 marks Nordstrom's 125th anniversary, the publication predicts deeper markdowns, with past sales reaching up to 60% off. It presents this as a prediction, not a promise.
While the official sale remains unknown, shoppers do not have to wait. Nordstrom already has discounts across clothing, shoes, accessories and home decor, and the guide lists 21 current markdowns. Among them are a Kate Spade shoulder bag cut from $348 to $168, a Canada Weather Gear parka down from $260, a Stuart Weitzman riding boot reduced from $795 to $382, and a Le Creuset Dutch oven at $220, down from $355.
The next signal to watch is Nordstrom's own early-November preview, which should reveal whether the anniversary markdowns arrive before Nov. 27.
On the morning of Oct. 29, 2026, NJ.com published a shopping guide for readers who want to know when Nordstrom's Black Friday sale begins. The short answer is Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. That date comes from the retailer's pattern, not from an announcement. The guide says plainly that Nordstrom has not yet revealed its 2026 plans.
The expectation rests on history. Nordstrom has held a large Black Friday sale every year, typically cutting prices on clothing, handbags, shoes, home goods and beauty products. NJ.com says those discounts often rival what the store offers during its Anniversary Sale, and in some cases beat them. The retailer also traditionally runs an early Black Friday sale, with deals rolling out in early November, and the guide expects the same format this year.
The publication also expects better markdowns than in past years, and it ties that to the calendar. 2026 is Nordstrom's 125th anniversary, and the company has been celebrating all year. NJ.com suggests the milestone could mean deeper discounts. For scale, it points out that other Black Friday sales have included up to 60% off a wide range of Nordstrom merchandise. That is a prediction, and the guide describes it as one.
What will actually be discounted is still unknown. Nordstrom usually offers hints ahead of the sale and teases some of the big brands that will be marked down. It has not done so yet for 2026, so the guide says it can only speculate about major markdowns on popular holiday wish-list brands. Nordstrom's sister retailer, Nordstrom Rack, usually holds its own Black Friday sale with deep cuts on designer brands. Nordstrom also has an extensive holiday gift guide online now.
The guide notes that shoppers need not wait, because Nordstrom always has deals running on clothing, shoes, accessories and home decor. It lists 21 current markdowns. Among the handbags are a Kate Spade large loop pebble leather shoulder bag at $168, down from $348, and a Tory Burch Perry leather shoulder bag at $280, down from $400. An AllSaints Ares suede crossbody is $144 instead of $299, and a Marc Jacobs Punk Scribble canvas tote is $145 instead of $258.
Outerwear includes a Canada Weather Gear heavyweight long parka at $128 to $150, down from $260. A Lucky Brand faux shearling jacket is $150, down from $228. A Sam Edelman swing jacket is $130, down from $200, and a Free People faux suede trucker jacket is $64, down from $198.
Footwear runs from everyday to high end. A Frye Kate block heel boot is $176, down from a range of $250 to $368. An UGG Ansley slipper is $63, down from $130, and a Brooks Glycerin Max 2 running shoe is $120, down from $200. A HOKA Mafate Speed 4 Lite sneaker is $116, down from $180, and an UGG Retrofi lace-up ballet sneaker is $80 to $86, down from $165. The steepest cut on shoes is a Stuart Weitzman Celia riding boot at $382, down from $795.
The home and travel picks include a Bugatti Brussels three-piece hardside luggage set at $240, down from $1,060, and a smeg 1950s-style stand mixer at $264, down from $600. A Le Creuset 3.5-quart Dutch oven is $220, down from $355, and a baggallini travel organizer is $42, down from $60. Accessories round out the list: Fendi gradient sunglasses at $275, down from $490, Jacquemus grosgrain gloves at $120, down from $250, and a Turtle Fur fleece bucket hat at $23, down from $45.
The thing to watch is Nordstrom's own announcement. The early-November preview should show whether the 125th-anniversary markdowns materialize before Nov. 27.
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Nordstrom is expected to once again start its Black Friday sale the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 in 2026, and likely run an early sale in early November.— NJ.com
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