What is inside
A timeline from four weeks out to the day after
4 weeks before
Set a change freeze, update on staging, back up, and talk to your payment provider.
2 weeks before
Test every payment method, then check coupons, sale prices, stock and shipping.
The week before
Final checks: health check, checkout speed, emails, live keys and host limits.
On the day and after
What to watch each hour, who to call, and how to review afterwards.
Next step
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FAQ
Questions about the Black Friday checklist
Is the Black Friday checklist free?
Yes. It is a free one-page PDF and downloads straight away, with no email address needed.
When are Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2026?
Black Friday is on Friday 27 November 2026 and Cyber Monday is on Monday 30 November 2026.
When should I start preparing my WooCommerce store?
About four weeks before. The first step is deciding a change-freeze date, so updates are done and tested well before the sale.
Does Commerce Health test how much traffic my store can handle?
No. It does not run load tests or see hosting limits. It checks your store configuration, and PRO watches payments, checkout errors, plugin changes and checkout speed. Ask your host about traffic limits.
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