Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, marking the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. The term originated in Philadelphia in the 1960s, referring to the heavy traffic and crowds on this day. Retailers offer dramatic discounts and doorbuster deals, attracting millions of shoppers both in-store and online. Black Friday has evolved significantly with the rise of e-commerce. Many deals now begin on Thanksgiving evening or even earlier in the week, and online shopping has become just as significant as in-store purchases. Cyber Monday, the following Monday, extends the shopping event with online-exclusive deals. Together, this shopping weekend generates tens of billions of dollars in consumer spending. The phenomenon has spread globally, with retailers in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and many other countries adopting Black Friday sales. While some critics argue it promotes excessive consumerism, others see it as an opportunity for families to purchase holiday gifts at significant savings. Many retailers now offer price-matching guarantees and extended return policies during this period.
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, 27 November 2026. Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, marking the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season.
There are 13 days (1 weeks, or about 13 days) until Black Friday. That is approximately 300 hours or 18,026 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 1 weeks until Black Friday on Friday, 27 November 2026. That falls in week 48 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.