The Nintendo eShop Black Friday sale starts Thursday, November 19, 2026, and ends Wednesday, December 2, at 11:59 PM Pacific time (2:59 AM Eastern on Thursday, December 3). Nintendo has not named the games or the discounts yet, and it gave no start time for November 19. These are Nintendo of America’s dates, from its Black Friday announcement on November 12, which also brings a cheaper Switch 2 bundle and $20 off select boxed games. Below are the end time in every US time zone, the rest of the announcement, and how to find the deals on your console, on nintendo.com and in the Nintendo Store app.
When the Nintendo eShop Black Friday Sale Starts and Ends
Nintendo’s own wording is short: “A sale on select digital games starts Nov. 19 through Dec. 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT.”
- Starts: Thursday, November 19, 2026. Nintendo gives the date but no time.
- Ends: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.
- Length: 14 days, so it covers Black Friday (November 27) and Cyber Monday (November 30), plus two days after.
- Where: the Nintendo eShop on your system, the Nintendo Store website and the Nintendo Store app.
Here is the end time across the US:
| Time zone | Sale ends |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | 11:59 PM, Wednesday, December 2 |
| Mountain (MT) | 12:59 AM, Thursday, December 3 |
| Central (CT) | 1:59 AM, Thursday, December 3 |
| Eastern (ET) | 2:59 AM, Thursday, December 3 |
| Alaska (AKT) | 10:59 PM, Wednesday, December 2 |
| Hawaii (HT) | 9:59 PM, Wednesday, December 2 |
Nintendo’s announcement gives US dates only. It says nothing about Canada, the UK or Europe, so shoppers there should check their own Nintendo site.
Which Games Are on Sale
Nintendo has not named them yet. The announcement says only “select digital games,” with no titles and no discount amounts, and Nintendo’s Black Friday page on its store shows the bundle and the boxed game offers, not the digital sale.
It also does not say whether the sale covers Switch 2 games, Switch games, or both. Its boxed game deals cover both systems. If you buy a Switch game to play on a Switch 2, Nintendo’s own fine print applies: some Switch games may not be supported on, or fully compatible with, Switch 2, so check the game’s page first.
Do You Need Nintendo Switch Online?
The announcement does not mention a membership for the digital sale. Nintendo’s steps for buying in the eShop ask for your Nintendo Account (with its password or PIN) and a way to pay, not Nintendo Switch Online. The only membership in the announcement is the 3-month Individual Membership packed into each Switch 2 bundle, and Nintendo’s store page says it auto-renews at the then-current price unless you cancel it.
The Hardware and Game Deals in the Same Announcement
These run on their own dates and are not eShop deals:
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, $499.99, which Nintendo calls $50 off its suggested retail price, from Sunday, November 22 to Saturday, December 5. It includes the system, a full download of Mario Kart World and a 3-month (90-day) Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership, at select retailers, the Nintendo New York and Nintendo San Francisco stores, and the Nintendo Store website.
- $20 off select boxed games, November 22 to 29, at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart and both Nintendo stores, on Switch 2 and Switch games including Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Super Mario Party Jamboree and Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Bundle, listed at $529.99, with no Black Friday dates attached.
- A gift with purchase at the two Nintendo stores for a limited time, with a minimum spend.
Nintendo says all offers are available while supplies last. Our news story on Nintendo’s Black Friday deals breaks the bundle down, our guide to buying a Switch 2 compares every bundle, and our Mario Kart World hub covers the game in the box.
How to Find the Sale on Your Console
On Nintendo Switch 2:
- Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu and choose your account.
- Enter your PIN or Nintendo Account password if asked.
- Select Search/Browse, type a game’s name in the “Enter keyword” box and select Search. Filter and the sorting menu narrow the results.
- Open the game’s page to see its current price, then select Continue to buy.
On Nintendo Switch:
- Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu and choose your account.
- Select the magnifying glass in the upper-left corner, enter a keyword and select Search. You can set a Price Range or Genre.
- Open the game’s page and select Proceed to Purchase.
Nintendo has not said where the sale will sit on the eShop’s front page, so searching for the games you want is the sure way to check their prices.
How to Find the Sale on nintendo.com and the App
Nintendo’s Sales and deals page gathers its digital discounts, DLC included, and tells shoppers to check back often for featured offers. The Black Friday page linked above holds the hardware and boxed game offers. The Nintendo Store app carries the same digital sale, according to the announcement. Sign in with the Nintendo Account you use on your system before you buy.
How to Get Notified When a Game Goes on Sale
Build a wish list now, before the sale opens:
- On Switch 2: press the heart icon on a game’s details page in the eShop. Nintendo’s eShop introduction says Switch 2 shows your Wish List in the eShop’s left-hand menu.
- On Switch: select your user icon in the upper-right corner of the eShop, then Wish List, to view or remove items.
- On nintendo.com: select Add to Wish List on a game’s page. Your Wish List page lets you buy or remove items and share the list with friends and family.
Then turn on alerts:
- In the Nintendo Store app: open your User Page, tap the Settings gear at the top right, tap Notifications, and turn on Sales (for items on your Wish List), which Nintendo’s app FAQ lists beside Game Releases for wish-listed items.
- By email: on the Nintendo Account website, select Privacy and Other Settings, then Change in the “E-mails from Nintendo” section, and turn on promotional e-mails, which Nintendo describes as newsletters or emails with special game news or offers.
Shopping for family? Nintendo set eShop gifting for family groups to start November 16, before the sale opens, and our story on eShop gifting for family groups explains how it works and who can receive a gift. For ideas, see our best Switch 2 games of 2026.
Other Black Friday Sales
Sony’s PlayStation Store Black Friday sale started earlier, on November 4. On PC, see whether Steam has a Black Friday sale this year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Nintendo eShop Black Friday sale start? Thursday, November 19, 2026. Nintendo gave the date but no start time.
When does the Nintendo eShop Black Friday sale end? Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific time, which is 2:59 AM Eastern, 1:59 AM Central and 12:59 AM Mountain on Thursday, December 3.
Which games are in the Nintendo eShop Black Friday sale? Nintendo has not named them yet. Its announcement says only “select digital games,” with no titles or discounts.
Do you need Nintendo Switch Online for the eShop sale? Nintendo’s announcement does not mention a membership requirement for the digital sale.
Is the $499.99 Switch 2 bundle sold on the eShop? No. The Mario Kart World bundle deal runs November 22 to December 5 at select retailers, Nintendo’s two US stores and the Nintendo Store website.
Does the sale run in Canada, the UK or Europe? These dates come from Nintendo of America’s announcement, which covers the US only. Check your own region’s Nintendo site.