Quick answer: Walmart Deals & More is scheduled to begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Monday, October 5, 2026, and run through Sunday, October 11. Walmart has not advertised the sale as a members-only event, and reporting based on Walmart’s announcement says shoppers will not need a paid Walmart+ membership to take part. The retailer has promoted category-level savings of up to 50%, but individual event prices have not yet been fully published.
Last fact-checked: September 22, 2026. We will update this guide when Walmart publishes product-level event offers. “Up to” discounts apply only to selected items, and prices and availability may change.
When does Walmart Deals & More start and end?
Walmart’s October 2026 Deals & More event starts at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 5 and continues through October 11. That gives shoppers seven days to compare offers instead of concentrating every purchase into a 48-hour window.
The sale begins one day before Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and overlaps with Amazon’s event on October 6 and 7. That overlap is useful: if the same product or a close equivalent is discounted at both retailers, shoppers can compare the final checkout price, seller, delivery estimate and return terms before ordering.
Do you need Walmart+ to shop the sale?
No paid Walmart+ membership is expected to be required. Walmart has not presented Deals & More as a members-only promotion, and current reporting citing the retailer says the event is expected to be available to all shoppers.
Walmart+ may still affect the convenience or delivery economics of an order through benefits such as shipping or delivery options, but that is different from requiring membership to see the advertised sale prices. Always check the checkout screen because fulfillment charges, minimums and delivery availability can vary by item, seller and location.
What discounts has Walmart confirmed?
Walmart’s advance promotion has advertised the following maximum category savings:
- Up to 50% off selected home products
- Up to 40% off selected technology products
- Up to 40% off selected fashion
- Up to 30% off selected toys
- Up to 30% off selected food and Halloween products
- Up to 25% off selected tools
- Up to 20% off selected wellness products
These are promotional ceilings, not storewide discounts. “Up to 50% off home,” for example, does not mean every home item will be half price. The value of the event will depend on which products receive the larger reductions and whether the comparison price reflects a price shoppers were realistically paying before the sale.
You can browse DealNab’s Walmart brand page and the existing Walmart Just Dropped Deals page while waiting for the event. We will only add event offers here after checking that they are live on Walmart’s US site.
Confirmed facts versus what is merely expected
Confirmed as of September 22
- The event dates are October 5–11, 2026.
- The advertised start time is 12:00 a.m. ET on October 5.
- Walmart is promoting savings across home, tech, fashion, toys, food, Halloween, tools and wellness.
- The advertised category ranges reach up to 50% off selected products.
- The event overlaps with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days on October 6–7.
Not yet confirmed
- A complete list of discounted products and exact event prices
- Whether every offer will be available online, in the app and in stores
- Inventory quantities or how long individual offers will remain available
- Any blanket early-access window for Walmart+ members for this specific event
- Whether a particular event price will be the product’s lowest price of 2026
We are deliberately not filling those gaps with guesses based on previous Walmart events. Past sale patterns can help shoppers prepare, but they do not confirm a 2026 price, product or membership benefit.
Walmart Deals & More versus Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
| Detail | Walmart Deals & More | Amazon Prime Big Deal Days |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | October 5–11, 2026 | October 6–7, 2026 |
| Start time | 12:00 a.m. ET on October 5 | 12:01 a.m. PDT on October 6 |
| Duration | Seven days | 48 hours |
| Membership | No paid membership expected to be required | Amazon Prime membership required for the event’s exclusive deals |
| Confirmed scope | Selected home, tech, fashion, toys, food, Halloween, tools and wellness offers | Prime-exclusive deals across more than 35 categories |
| Deal cadence | Product-level schedule not fully published | Amazon says Today’s Big Deals will drop three times daily |
Amazon’s official announcement says Prime Big Deal Days begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT on October 6, runs for 48 hours and requires Prime membership. Walmart begins earlier, runs longer and is expected to remain open to non-members. Neither format automatically produces the better price: compare the same model number and total delivered cost rather than the size of the discount badge.
Should you buy now or wait until October 5?
Consider buying now when:
- You need the item before the event or before its expected delivery date.
- The current price is already competitive after checking the exact model at other reputable retailers.
- Stock is limited and the item is difficult to substitute.
- A current offer has clear terms and a return window that suits your needs.
Consider waiting when:
- The purchase is optional and belongs to one of Walmart’s advertised event categories.
- You can save the exact product and compare its price again on October 5.
- You are choosing between similar products and want to compare Walmart with Amazon during the two-day overlap.
- The current “sale” price is only slightly below the usual price.
Before buying, record the exact model number and current price. On marketplace listings, also check who sells and ships the item. A low headline price can be less attractive after delivery charges, a longer shipping estimate or different return conditions are included.
For more live offers, see the main DealNab USA Deals directory. Coupon hunters can also check our Coupons directory, but we will not publish a Walmart code unless it is publicly verifiable and its terms are clear.
Best verified Walmart Deals & More offers
Update status: waiting for product-level event deals. Walmart has announced the event and category-level savings, but a dependable list of specific October 5–11 offers is not yet available. We will update this section when the sale begins and include only products whose event price, availability and destination can be verified on Walmart’s US website.
When offers go live, we will prioritize:
- The exact product and model
- The live event price and a meaningful comparison price where verifiable
- Whether Walmart or a marketplace seller fulfills the order
- Availability and key restrictions
- A direct link to the live Walmart listing or relevant DealNab offer page
How to shop the event without overspending
- Make a short list before October 5. Separate genuine needs from optional upgrades.
- Set a maximum price. Decide what the item is worth to you before seeing a countdown or “limited time” message.
- Match model numbers. TVs, laptops, appliances and tools can look similar while having different specifications.
- Compare total cost. Include shipping, delivery, accessories and membership costs.
- Check the seller. Walmart Marketplace items may have different fulfillment and return terms from products sold by Walmart.
- Keep evidence. Save the listing and order confirmation in case the description or fulfillment estimate changes.
Our guide to finding genuine deals and avoiding misleading discounts explains how to compare reference prices and recognize sale pressure before checking out.
Sources and update policy
This guide was checked against Walmart’s US deals event page, Walmart-sourced reporting from USA Today and Fox Business, and Amazon’s official Prime Big Deal Days announcement. DealNab USA is an independent shopping publisher and is not Walmart’s official event site.
We will update the product section only when offers can be verified live. A discount disappearing, selling out or changing price is not treated as confirmed until the retailer page is checked again.