When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Stores open early with big discounts, and many online deals start earlier in the week.
Black Friday is on 1 day after Thanksgiving, which is the fourth Thursday of November. The next one is Friday, November 27, 2026.
Black Friday dates for the next few years
| Year | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | November 27 |
| 2027 | Friday | November 26 |
| 2028 | Friday | November 24 |
| 2029 | Friday | November 23 |
| 2030 | Friday | November 29 |
| 2031 | Friday | November 28 |
How the countdown works
The countdown runs on your device's clock, so it is correct in your own time zone and updates every second. It counts to midnight at the start of Black Friday. Once the day has passed, it automatically switches to next year's date.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026.
How many weeks until Black Friday?
Divide the number of days by 7. The live box above shows the exact weeks and days left, along with the number of weekdays (Monday to Friday) if you are counting working or school days.
Is Black Friday the same date every year?
No. Black Friday is on 1 day after Thanksgiving, which is the fourth Thursday of November.
Coming up next
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- Days until Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026)
- Days until Cyber Monday (Monday, November 30, 2026)
- Days until Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24, 2026)
- Days until Christmas (Friday, December 25, 2026)
- Days until New Year's Eve (Thursday, December 31, 2026)
- Days until New Year's Day (Friday, January 1, 2027)
- Days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18, 2027)