Black Friday Dates by Year
Black Friday always lands on the Friday after the fourth Thursday of November. Exact dates for the next few years:
| Year | Black Friday | Thanksgiving | Cyber Monday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, November 27 | Nov 26 | Nov 30 |
| 2027 | Friday, November 26 | Nov 25 | Nov 29 |
| 2028 | Friday, November 24 | Nov 23 | Nov 27 |
| 2029 | Friday, November 23 | Nov 22 | Nov 26 |
| 2030 | Friday, November 29 | Nov 28 | Dec 2 |
How Many Days Until Black Friday?
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There are -- days until Black Friday 2026 (Friday, November 27). The countdown above updates every second, so this number is always current.
When Is Cyber Monday 2026?
The online-only encore, three days later.
Cyber Monday 2026 falls on Monday, November 30, 2026 — the Monday after Black Friday. It was created in 2005 as the online counterpart to Black Friday's in-store rush, and it's now one of the biggest online sales days of the year.
In practice the two have merged into a single four-day weekend: most retailers keep Black Friday pricing running straight through the weekend and into Cyber Monday, with the deepest online-exclusive discounts typically appearing on Monday itself. If you miss a Black Friday deal, check again on Cyber Monday before paying full price.
What Is Black Friday?
The biggest shopping event of the year — and how it got its name.
Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year in the United States, held the day after Thanksgiving. The name originated in Philadelphia in the 1960s, when police described the overwhelming post-Thanksgiving traffic and crowds as "Black Friday." Retailers later embraced the term, reframing it as the day stores finally "go into the black" — turning a profit after months of operating at a loss.
What began as a single day of in-store doorbusters has evolved into a weeks-long online shopping season. Today, deals typically start in early November, peak on Black Friday itself, and continue through the weekend into Cyber Monday.
What Deals to Expect in 2026
Based on recent years, these categories see the deepest discounts.
Tech & TVs
4K TVs, laptops, headphones and smartwatches — often the lowest prices of the year, with doorbusters under $99.
Home & Kitchen
Air fryers, robot vacuums, coffee makers and mattresses see 30–60% off at major retailers.
Gaming
Console bundles, game discounts and headset deals — bundles usually beat standalone hardware pricing.
Travel
Airlines, hotels and booking platforms run flash sales — often the best fares of the season.
When do deals actually start?
Most retailers now launch Black Friday pricing during the first two weeks of November. On the day itself, online sales typically go live at midnight to 6 a.m. local time, and the best limited-stock "doorbuster" items sell out within the first few hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions people actually search for.
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026 — the day after Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, November 26. The date moves every year because Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November.
There's no single start time. Most major retailers launch their main sales online between midnight and 6 a.m. local time on November 27, with early-access deals running for up to two weeks beforehand.
The name became popular in 1960s Philadelphia, when police used it to describe the heavy post-Thanksgiving traffic. Retailers later reframed it as the day stores "go into the black" — turning a profit for the year.
No — deals run both in stores and online, though online has dominated in recent years. Most retailers now treat it as a week-long (or longer) event rather than a single day.
Cyber Monday 2026 is on Monday, November 30, 2026 — the Monday after Black Friday, focused on online-only deals.
Yes — "Black Friday creep" is real. Retailers now launch pre-Black Friday pricing as early as early October, and app members or paid loyalty programs (Amazon Prime, Walmart+, Target Circle 360) typically get early access one to two weeks before November 27.
Yes — the date follows the American calendar everywhere. The UK, Canada, Australia and most of Europe hold their sales on the same Friday after US Thanksgiving: Friday, November 27, 2026.