Ace Hardware Black Friday 2026: Best Deals, Member Prices and What to Skip

Ace Hardware's Black Friday 2026 sale is a lot like last year's, and that's mostly fine. A few prices actually beat 2025, like the Blackstone griddle, the Weber Genesis E-315 and some Werner ladders. Plenty of others are the exact same promo with a new date, and a few "deals" aren't worth bothering with.

The bigger catch is that a lot of the best Ace prices are Ace Rewards Exclusive. The big number on the tile is the member price. If you aren't signed in, you pay more. Ace Rewards is free, so join before you shop. Just know that "save up to $150" on the banner usually means "save up to $150 if you're a member and buy the right model."

Our overall verdict: good for grills, fire pits and DEWALT batteries, average for power tools, and weak for holiday lights. Ace isn't the cheapest store on most things. Where it wins is having the stuff in stock at a store close to home, plus free assembly and delivery on big grills.

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Ace Black Friday 2026 dates

Here's how the 2026 ad lays out the calendar:

• Nov. 1–30: Main Black Friday sale and "Red Hot Buys" (while supplies last)
• Nov. 12–Dec. 24: Select pellet grill deals, including the Traeger Pro 22 and Woodridge
• Nov. 13–15: Milwaukee "Gift Like a Pro," 10% off regular-priced Milwaukee, in store only, when you donate $5 to Children's Miracle Network
• Nov. 19–Dec. 24: Gozney pizza oven prices
• Nov. 25–29: Flash deals, plus the DEWALT/CRAFTSMAN/STANLEY bonus reward
• Nov. 27 (Black Friday): Ace Rewards coupon for 50% off one regular-priced item $30 or less
• Nov. 28–30: Ace Rewards coupon for 15% off your next purchase of regular-priced merchandise

Last year's ad ran Nov. 1 to Dec. 1, 2025, and used the same two member coupons: 50% off one regular-priced item $30 or less on Black Friday, then 15% off for three days. The coupons, the timing and the fine print are basically copy-and-paste. That's not a knock. It just means there's no reason to panic-buy before Black Friday because you think this year is special.

The best Ace Hardware Black Friday 2026 deals

Blackstone Iron Forged 2-Burner Griddle with Hood: $249.99 (was $349.99)

Verdict: Good price, but think about size first. Ace's 2025 ad had this same Iron Forged 2-burner at $279.99, so this year is $30 cheaper. That's a real improvement over last year, not just a big "was" price.

The harsh part: Lowe's has the Blackstone 36-inch Original Omnivore griddle at $299 in its early Black Friday sale. That's a much bigger four-burner cooktop for $49 more. Ace's 2-burner has a hood and takes up less room, so it makes sense for a small patio. If you cook for a family, the 36-inch is the better buy. Also, at $249.99 this griddle is under Ace's $399 minimum, so it doesn't get free assembly and delivery.

Weber Genesis E-315 Gas Grill: $799 (was $899)

Verdict: Worth it if you want a Weber this year. In 2025, Ace's ad listed the Genesis E-315 at $899. This year it's $799, so you actually save $100 compared with last Black Friday. It's also over $399, so Ace Rewards members get free assembly and delivery from participating stores. On a grill this heavy, that's worth a lot.

Skip the Genesis II E-335 at $799 (was $979). It's the older-generation Genesis II. The newer Genesis costs the same, so the "Save 18%" label on the older model doesn't mean much.

Breeo X24 Corten Smokeless Fire Pit: $479.99 for Ace Rewards members

Verdict: Best fire pit deal in the ad, if you're a member. The regular price is $599.99, and members get $120 off. Ace's 2025 ad had it at $499.99, so members pay $20 less than last year. Corten steel is meant to rust on the surface, so it won't look new for long. Some people like that look and some don't.

Solo Stove is the opposite story. The Bonfire 2.0 Multi-Fuel 19.5" (SKU 8085209) is $314.99 for members this year ($349.99 regular). Ace's 2025 ad had that same SKU at $299.99, so members pay $15 more than last year. If you want a Solo Stove, the Bonfire 19.5" wood fire pit with stand is $269.99 for members ($299.99 regular). That's the better buy.

DEWALT 20V MAX 5Ah Battery 2-Pack (DCB205-2): $149 for members

Verdict: Worth it if you're on DEWALT. It's $179 on sale and $149 for members. Lowe's lists a DEWALT 20V 5Ah 2-pack at $199 this week, so Ace's member price is $50 lower. That's the clearest win for Ace in the tool section.

The DCB205C 5Ah battery and charger starter kit is $99 for members ($149 sale). That's also a good way to pick up a charger without buying a full kit.

Werner 8 ft. Type I Fiberglass Step Ladder: $89.99

Verdict: Good buy. Ignore the "Save 47%." Ace shows a $169.99 "was" price that's hard to believe for a 250-lb.-rated step ladder. Compare it with last year instead. Ace's 2025 ad listed the 8 ft. Type IA fiberglass ladder (SKU 17991) at $159.99. This year the same SKU is $129.99, and the Type I version is $89.99. If 250 lbs. covers you and your tools, buy the Type I. If you want 300 lbs., the Type IA is $30 cheaper than last year.

The deals that are just okay

Milwaukee 25 ft. Compact Magnetic Tape 2-Pack (48-22-1025MG): $19.99

It's the same tape 2-pack Home Depot is selling for $19.97, and Home Depot had it at $19.97 last Black Friday too, according to ToolGuyd. Ace's "Save 60%" off $49.99 is fiction. Buy it wherever you're already shopping. It's a fine stocking stuffer at about $10 a tape.

DEWALT ATOMIC Drill and Impact Driver Kit (DCK225D2): $169 for members

The member price is $80 off $249. That sounds strong until you remember Home Depot sold this exact kit for $149 last Black Friday. Ace's member price is $20 higher than last year's competitor price. If you want it this week, it's okay. If you can wait, check Home Depot and Lowe's first.

Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless 2-Tool Kit (3692-22CT): $179 for members

That's $70 off the $249 regular price, and it's only a good deal if you sign in. Non-members pay $249, which isn't a Black Friday price. The ad also has Milwaukee buy-one-get-one offers: buy an M18 FUEL kit or an XC5.0 battery and charger kit and get a free tool worth up to $249. Ace ran nearly the same offer in 2025, with the same "up to $249" ceiling. It's only worth it if you'd use the free tool.

CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK 242-Piece Mechanics Set: $99

That's a fine price for a big socket set. It's not an Ace exclusive. Lowe's listed the same 242-piece VERSASTACK set at $99 in its early Black Friday ad. Buy it wherever pickup is easiest.

Milwaukee PACKOUT Buy More, Save More

Spend $199 and save $50, spend $299 and save $90, or spend $399 or more and save $150. These are the exact same tiers Ace used in 2025. It's decent if you're building a PACKOUT stack. Just don't buy a third box to reach the next tier.

What to skip

Celebrations 100-count LED string lights at $9.99. Ace calls it a sale, but Home Depot's Black Friday announcement had 100-count LED string lights as low as $5.98. They're not the exact same lights, but basic light strands aren't worth paying a 67% premium for. The warm white set we checked also showed as unavailable at our default store.

Feit Wired Smart-Enabled Video Doorbell at $29.99 (was $55.99). It's cheap, but when we checked it had a 1.0-star average from two reviews on Ace's own site. That's not enough of a track record to trust with your front door. Spend more on a doorbell with real reviews.

Anything that's only cheap with the member price, if you won't join. Ace Rewards costs nothing. If you don't want another account, though, a lot of the ad is regular-priced to you: the EGO mower ($879, or $729 for members), the M12 ratchet, the DEWALT sanders and more.

The CRAFTSMAN 9-gallon wet/dry vac at $59.99 for members. It's the same $59.99 member price Ace's 2025 ad had. It's a fine shop vac, but it's not a Black Friday deal.

Future offers to watch (not live yet)

These are in Ace's printed 2026 ad but weren't priced on acehardware.com when we checked on Nov. 10. Treat them as advertised future offers, not current prices:

• Traeger Pro Series 22 for $389 (reg. $549.99), Nov. 12–Dec. 24. It showed $549.99 online on Nov. 10. If it really hits $389, that's one of the cheapest ways into a name-brand pellet grill. Just note that $389 is under the $399 minimum for free assembly and delivery, so you'll probably be putting it together yourself.
• Traeger Woodridge for $799 (save $100), Nov. 12–Dec. 24. Ace's 2025 ad had the same Woodridge at $799, so it's a repeat.
• Gozney ARC XL for $849.99 and ARC Gas for $699.99, Nov. 19–Dec. 24. The ARC XL showed $999.99 online on Nov. 10. Ace's 2025 ad had the ARC XL at $899.99, so the advertised 2026 price is $50 better.
• CRAFTSMAN V20 3/8" Drill/Driver Kit for $39, a flash deal Nov. 25–29, limit 2. It's $49 online right now. At $39 with a battery and charger, it's a good starter drill for a dorm or junk drawer. It's not a serious tool.
• $25 Bonus Reward for Ace Rewards members who spend $200 or more on DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN and STANLEY in one transaction, Nov. 25–29. The reward is issued within about eight weeks, so it's money for your next trip, not money off now.
• Free gift card offer: Ace's gift-card bonus is a free $10 Ace gift card when you buy a $50 Ace gift card (Ace Rewards members, Nov. 1–30, limit two). Ace's California ad edition advertises a bigger $15 bonus on a $75 card, so check your local ad.

Should you join Ace Rewards for Black Friday?

Yes. It's free, and so much of this ad is member-only that shopping without it doesn't make sense. Ace says members earn 10 points per dollar on most purchases, and 2,500 points is a $5 reward. That's roughly 2% back. Members also get free delivery from the store on qualifying orders of $50 or more, and free assembly and delivery on grills, push mowers and snow blowers $399 and up at participating stores. Ace also advertises a one-time $10 bonus for linking the app to your account.

Just don't confuse "member price" with "best price." Ace's member price beat Lowe's on the DEWALT battery 2-pack, but it lost to Home Depot's 2025 price on the DEWALT ATOMIC kit. Check one other store before you buy anything over $100.

Bottom line

Ace's 2026 Black Friday ad is honest in the sense that most of it is the same plan as 2025: the same coupons, the same PACKOUT tiers and the same Milwaukee buy-one-get-one ceiling. The places where Ace actually got cheaper are griddles, the Weber Genesis, Werner ladders and the Breeo fire pit. Join Ace Rewards, buy the grill or fire pit you've been eyeing if the member price fits, and skip the lights and the no-name smart gadgets. If you're shopping power tools, use Ace as one store to compare, not the only one you check.