Updated November 9, 2026 · By Sarah Thompson · How we verify freebies
Short answer: Black Friday is Friday, Nov 27. Kohl’s and JCPenney have confirmed in-store giveaways at their 5 a.m. openings. You can already claim a free turkey (Ibotta), a free photo with Santa (Bass Pro Shops) and free PC games today.
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✅ Free: nothing to buy · 💵 Money back: you pay, then get it all back · 🏷️ Coupon: free to get, but it only works on a purchase · 🎲 Prize: only some people win
Black Friday giveaways (confirmed for 2026)
| What you get | How to get it | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| 🏷️ Kohl’s Cash worth $5–$100 | First 200 shoppers per store, Fri Nov 27. Doors open 5 a.m. | Get details |
| 🏷️ Sephora at Kohl’s coupon worth $5–$100 (beauty, that day only) | First 200 shoppers per Kohl’s store, Sat Nov 28 | Get details |
| ✅ Mini Hogwarts Express snow globe | A limited number of shoppers at JCPenney’s 5 a.m. opening, select stores, Nov 27 | Get details |
| 🎲 Kohl’s sweepstakes, $10,000 top prize | No purchase needed, U.S. 18+, Nov 27–30 | Enter sweepstakes |
Not announced yet, but did it last year: Target (tote for the first 100 in line), Fleet Farm (plush for the first 500), Lowe’s (bucket for the first 50 myLowe’s members), Bass Pro Shops (mystery card for the first 250). We add each one here the day it’s confirmed, usually the week before Thanksgiving.
Black Friday morning plan: Kohl’s or JCPenney at 5 a.m. → Target or Walmart at 6 a.m. Get in line 30–60 minutes early. Join the free Kohl’s Rewards, Target Circle and myLowe’s Rewards programs the night before.
Free right now (no need to wait)
| What you get | The catch | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| 💵 Free Thanksgiving turkey, any brand, refunded up to about $15 | Redeem your personal number of other Ibotta offers first. Ends Nov 26 | Get the offer |
| 💵 Free side dish every Tuesday (Nov 10, 17, 24) | Limited quantities. Buy it the same day | Get the offer |
| ✅ Photo with Santa (4×6 print + video) | Reserve up to 7 days ahead. Walk-ins OK. Through Dec 24 | Reserve a spot |
| ✅ PC game to keep: Flotsam until Nov 12, then Knightica Nov 12–19 | Free Epic account. New game every Thursday | Claim free game |
| ✅ PC game to keep: Last Gambit | Steam account. Ends Nov 13 | Claim free game |
| ✅ PC games to keep, new drops Nov 12, 19, 24 | Needs Amazon Prime (a free trial works) | Claim free games |
| ✅ Ebooks, audiobooks, movies | Library card | Join free |
| ✅ Free turkey at Giant | 400 Choice Rewards points, Nov 6–26 | Get the offer |
| ✅ 12 months of DoorDash DashPass ($0 delivery fees) | Only for select customers: check the DoorDash app or your email. Claim by Nov 30. Then $9.99/month unless you cancel | Check your offer |
| 🎲 Coca-Cola Holiday Instant Win: spin daily for Disney gift cards, AMC tickets, a trip to Alaska | No purchase, ages 13+, U.S. Through Jan 3 | Spin to win |
How to get the Ibotta turkey: open the Thanksgiving Turkey bonus in the app → redeem the number of offers it shows → the turkey offer unlocks within about two hours → add it to Your list, buy any turkey at Walmart, Target, Kroger, Publix or another partner store, and scan your receipt.
Free trials for your Black Friday shopping: Amazon Prime (30 days, or 6 months if you’re 18 to 24 or a college student), Audible (30 days + 1 book), Kindle+ (30 days), Spotify Premium (1 month), Apple Music (1 month), YouTube TV (21 days). They all renew automatically, so start a trial the week you shop and set a cancel reminder the same day.
Free for kids in November
| What kids get | When | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Photo with Santa + a Santa ornament craft (weekdays) | Photos through Dec 24. Craft until Nov 27 | Reserve a spot |
| ✅ LEGO Holiday Build kit to take home | Nov 13–15, reserve with your store. Kits run out | Find your store |
| ✅ Lowe’s Kids Workshop: Holiday Engine | Sat Nov 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.. Next one Dec 12 | Register free |
| ✅ Home Depot Kids Workshop: Christmas Car Ornament (ages 5–12) | Sat Nov 21, 9 a.m.–noon. Next one Dec 5 | Register free |
| ✅ JCPenney Kids Zone craft (every second Saturday) | Sat Nov 14, 11 a.m.–noon, no sign-up | Get details |
Veterans Day, Wed Nov 11
Veterans and active military eat free at Denny’s, Applebee’s, Chili’s, Golden Corral, Texas Roadhouse, Outback and more, and national parks are free for all U.S. residents that day. See the full Veterans Day 2026 list →
Not free, but good to know
- Free food with a purchase on Black Friday: a free coffee at Biggby, onion rings at TGI Fridays, dessert at Tocaya, a second entrée at Moe’s (rewards members). Check your local store.
- Gift card bonuses: BJ’s Restaurant gives a $25 bonus card with $100 in eGift cards Nov 27–30, and Applebee’s gives $10 with $50. The bonus cards work only in January–February.
- Turkey with purchase: Acme (free turkey with $150), ShopRite (after $400 on your club card).
- Kohl’s: $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent, Nov 22–30.
- Target: the Holiday Price Match Guarantee runs through Dec 24, so if a price drops after you buy, ask for the difference.
| Store | Black Friday sale | Opens Nov 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Nov 23–29 (early deals Nov 12–15) | 6 a.m. |
| Best Buy | Nov 19–28 | 6 a.m. (expected) |
| Target | Not announced | 6 a.m. |
| Kohl’s | Nov 22–28 | 5 a.m. |
| JCPenney | Nov 27 | 5 a.m. |
| Amazon | Not announced | Online |
Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Lowe’s and Costco are closed on Thanksgiving.
Red flags
- “Free iPhone” or “$1,000 gift card” texts: real giveaways are announced on the store’s own site.
- “Free, just pay shipping”: then you’re buying it.
- A site asking for card details “to verify” a freebie: close it.
- Kohl’s Cash and bonus cards aren’t cash. They expire and only work on a purchase.
FAQ
When is Black Friday 2026?
Friday, November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving is November 26 and Cyber Monday is November 30.
What stores give away free stuff on Black Friday 2026?
Kohl’s gives the first 200 shoppers per store $5–$100 in Kohl’s Cash on November 27 and a Sephora at Kohl’s coupon on November 28. JCPenney gives a free mini Hogwarts Express snow globe to a limited number of shoppers at its 5 a.m. opening. Target, Fleet Farm, Lowe’s and Bass Pro Shops haven’t announced their 2026 giveaways yet.
What time do stores open on Black Friday 2026?
Kohl’s and JCPenney open at 5 a.m. Target and Walmart open at 6 a.m.
How do I get a free turkey for Thanksgiving 2026?
Use Ibotta’s Thanksgiving Dinner on Us: complete your personal bonus in the app, buy any brand of turkey and scan the receipt for cash back up to the offer amount, through November 26. Giant shoppers can also redeem 400 Choice Rewards points.
Are there free things for kids around Black Friday?
Yes. Bass Pro Shops offers free Santa photos through December 24, Barnes & Noble has a free LEGO build November 13–15, and Lowe’s and Home Depot run free kids’ workshops on November 14 and November 21.
Want freebies that come by mail? See our free samples by mail guide.
We update this page every day until Cyber Monday. Bookmark it. Target and Lowe’s usually announce their giveaways the week of November 16.
Sources
We checked every offer against the brand’s own announcement or rules where one exists:
- Kohl’s: November holiday savings events 2026 (official release)
- JCPenney: holiday 2026 press release (Business Wire, Nov 2)
- Target: 2026 holiday shopping FAQ
- Ibotta: Thanksgiving Dinner on Us 2026
- Bass Pro Shops: Santa’s Wonderland 2026 release
- Lowe’s: holiday 2026 lineup
- DoorDash: 12 months of free DashPass (2026) FAQ
- Coca-Cola: 2026 Holiday Instant Win official rules
- Amazon: Black Friday 2026 FAQ
Update log
- Nov 9, 2026: Added free DashPass (select customers), 6-month Prime for ages 18–24, Coca-Cola Instant Win, Target price match.
- Nov 8, 2026: Page published. Kohl’s and JCPenney giveaways confirmed.
