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About Black Friday 2026
Black Friday always falls the day after American Thanksgiving, making it 27 November in 2026. What began as a single day of in-store discounts in the United States has become a global online event running for a week or more either side.
The name has nothing to do with retail profits, despite the popular story. It was coined by Philadelphia police in the 1950s to describe the traffic chaos and crowding caused by shoppers and tourists the day after Thanksgiving — an unwelcome shift, not a celebration.
Cyber Monday follows on the Monday after, 30 November 2026, though the distinction between the two has largely dissolved now that most Black Friday sales run online.
The countdown tracks midnight UTC on 27 November 2026. Many retailers open their sales earlier, so treat this as the traditional date rather than the moment discounts appear.
Tags
- Black Friday
- Shopping
- Deals
- Cyber Monday
- November
Frequently asked questions
Black Friday 2026 is Friday 27 November 2026 — always the day after American Thanksgiving.
Cyber Monday 2026 is Monday 30 November, the Monday following Black Friday.
Philadelphia police used the term in the 1950s for the traffic and crowd chaos on the day after Thanksgiving. The story about retailers moving into profit — into the black — was invented later to soften the name.
Usually yes. Most large retailers now run discounts for a week or more beforehand, so the date marks the traditional peak rather than the start.
No. It began in the United States but is now marked by retailers across the United Kingdom, Europe, India, Australia and much of the world.
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Thanksgiving 2026
American Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 26 November 2026, the fourth Thursday of the month.
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