Black Friday
Score amazing deals on the biggest shopping day of the year! Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season with incredible discounts, doorbuster sales, and limited-time offers. Whether you're shopping in-store or online, discover the best deals, learn shopping strategies, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Shop smart and save big!
About Black Friday
Score amazing deals on the biggest shopping day of the year! Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season with incredible discounts, doorbuster sales, and limited-time offers. Whether you're shopping in-store or online, discover the best deals, learn shopping strategies, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Shop smart and save big!
History & origins
Black Friday is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for November 28. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Score amazing deals on the biggest shopping day of the year! Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season with incredible discounts, doorbuster sales, and limited-time offers. Because many such observances are cultural or promotional rather than statutory, treat dates as a planning guide and confirm local events separately.
Why it matters
Observing Black Friday gives people a shared anchor to explore shopping themes—black-friday, shopping, November, deals, discounts—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Score amazing deals on the biggest shopping day of the year! Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season with incredible discounts, doorbuster sales, and limited-time offers. Whether you're shopping in-store or online, discover the best deals, learn shopping strategies, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Shop smart and save big!
How to celebrate
Research deals and create a shopping list before heading out. Shop early for the best doorbuster deals, or stay home and shop online for convenience. Compare prices across different retailers to ensure you're getting the best deal. Set a budget and stick to it to avoid overspending. Consider shopping at small businesses on Small Business Saturday instead of just big retailers.
Facts
- Black Friday got its name because it's when retailers' books go from red (loss) to black (profit)
- Over 165 million Americans shop on Black Friday weekend
- The term 'Black Friday' was first used in 1961 in Philadelphia
- Online Black Friday sales have grown by 20% annually since 2010
- The average Black Friday shopper spends about $300
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Sunday, November 28, 2027
- Tuesday, November 28, 2028
- Wednesday, November 28, 2029
- Thursday, November 28, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday in 2026?
This edition lists Black Friday on 2026-11-28 (November 28). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.
What is Black Friday?
Score amazing deals on the biggest shopping day of the year! Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season with incredible discounts, doorbuster sales, and limited-time offers. Whether you're shopping in-store or online, discover the best deals, learn shopping strategies, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Shop smart and save big!
How do people celebrate Black Friday?
Research deals and create a shopping list before heading out. Shop early for the best doorbuster deals, or stay home and shop online for convenience. Compare prices across different retailers to ensure you're getting the best deal. Set a budget and stick to it to avoid overspending. Consider shopping at small businesses on Small Business Saturday instead of just big retailers.
Is Black Friday a federal holiday?
Black Friday is widely treated as an informal observance and is not a U.S. federal public holiday unless a government source explicitly declares one.
What topics relate to Black Friday?
Common themes include: black-friday, shopping, November, deals, discounts. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.
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