When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving. There are 47 days to go, or 6 weeks and 5 days.
Black Friday: dates for the next 10 years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, November 26, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, November 24, 2028 |
| 2029 | Friday, November 23, 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday, November 29, 2030 |
| 2031 | Friday, November 28, 2031 |
| 2032 | Friday, November 26, 2032 |
| 2033 | Friday, November 25, 2033 |
| 2034 | Friday, November 24, 2034 |
| 2035 | Friday, November 23, 2035 |
Related dates
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 46 days away |
|---|---|---|
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 49 days away |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 30, 2026 | 50 days away |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25, 2026 | 75 days away |
How the date is set
Black Friday is the day after US Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November. That means Black Friday always lands between November 23 and November 29. It is not a fixed date, which is why so many people search for it every autumn.
Black Friday weekend at a glance
- Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026). Many big chains, including Walmart, Target and Best Buy, have kept their stores closed on Thanksgiving in recent years, so check this year’s hours before you go.
- Black Friday (Friday, November 27, 2026). Stores often open early in the morning, while online sales usually start days or even weeks before.
- Small Business Saturday, the next day, was started by American Express in 2010 to bring shoppers to local stores.
- Cyber Monday (Monday, November 30, 2026) is the online-shopping day named by the National Retail Federation’s Shop.org in 2005.
- Giving Tuesday, the day after Cyber Monday, has been a day for charitable giving since 2012.
Why it’s called Black Friday
The name first caught on with police in Philadelphia in the 1950s and 1960s, who used it for the traffic jams and crowds on the day after Thanksgiving. The more cheerful story, that it is the day stores move from “in the red” to “in the black” for the year, came later, as retailers tried to give the name a better meaning.
Is Black Friday a holiday?
It is not a federal holiday: banks, post offices and most offices are open. Some states, including California and Texas, give state employees the day after Thanksgiving off, and many private employers do the same. US stock markets are open but close early, at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Deadlines and rules mentioned here are summaries for general information, not legal, financial or medical advice. See our methodology and official sources, and confirm important dates with the relevant agency.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday?
Always the day after US Thanksgiving, which is the fourth Thursday of November, so it falls between November 23 and 29. This year’s date and the next ten are on this page.
Is the stock market open on Black Friday?
Yes, but it closes early. US stock markets close at 1:00 PM Eastern on the day after Thanksgiving, and bond markets usually close at 2:00 PM.
Is Black Friday a federal holiday?
No. Banks and post offices are open. Some states and many employers give the day after Thanksgiving off, but it is not one of the 11 federal holidays.
When is Cyber Monday?
The Monday after Thanksgiving, three days after Black Friday.
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