Singles' Day
Shop the world's biggest online shopping day on Singles' Day! Originally from China, this global phenomenon has become the largest 24-hour shopping event worldwide, surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. Retailers worldwide offer massive discounts on November 11th.
About Singles' Day
Shop the world's biggest online shopping day on Singles' Day! Originally from China, this global phenomenon has become the largest 24-hour shopping event worldwide, surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. Retailers worldwide offer massive discounts on November 11th.
History & origins
Singles' Day is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for November 11. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Shop the world's biggest online shopping day on Singles' Day! Originally from China, this global phenomenon has become the largest 24-hour shopping event worldwide, surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. 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 Singles' Day gives people a shared anchor to explore shopping & deals themes—singles-day, shopping, November, global, online-shopping—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Shop the world's biggest online shopping day on Singles' Day! Originally from China, this global phenomenon has become the largest 24-hour shopping event worldwide, surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. Retailers worldwide offer massive discounts on November 11th.
How to celebrate
Shop online for incredible Singles' Day deals. Compare prices across global retailers. Take advantage of flash sales throughout the day. Buy products from international sellers. Share the best deals on social media.
Facts
- Singles' Day generates over $100 billion in sales globally
- It's the largest shopping day in the world by sales volume
- Started in China as an anti-Valentine's Day for singles
- Major US retailers now participate in Singles' Day
- Sales typically start at midnight and last 24 hours
Frequently asked questions
When is Singles' Day in 2026?
This edition lists Singles' Day on 2026-11-11 (November 11). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.
What is Singles' Day?
Shop the world's biggest online shopping day on Singles' Day! Originally from China, this global phenomenon has become the largest 24-hour shopping event worldwide, surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. Retailers worldwide offer massive discounts on November 11th.
How do people celebrate Singles' Day?
Shop online for incredible Singles' Day deals. Compare prices across global retailers. Take advantage of flash sales throughout the day. Buy products from international sellers. Share the best deals on social media.
Is Singles' Day a federal holiday?
Singles' Day 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 Singles' Day?
Common themes include: singles-day, shopping, November, global, online-shopping. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.
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