When Is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026. Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving in the United States — the fourth Friday of November.
Why Is It Called Black Friday?
The most widely accepted explanation is that retailers historically operated at a financial loss (in the red) for most of the year and became profitable (in the black) on the day after Thanksgiving due to heavy shopping. The term became widely used in the 1980s.
How Long Until Black Friday 2026?
Check the live countdown above! Use the pizza counter to figure out how many days you have to save up and prepare your shopping list.
When Do Black Friday Deals Start?
In recent years, many retailers have started their Black Friday sales weeks in advance — sometimes as early as October. However, the biggest doorbusters and deepest discounts are typically available on Black Friday itself and through Cyber Monday.