When Is Black Friday?
Next Black Friday (2026)
Friday, November 27, 2026
Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving, which makes it the Friday after the fourth Thursday in November. It is an observance, not a federal holiday.
About Black Friday
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Stores open early with some of the deepest discounts of the year, and many online shops start their deals days before.
It is not a federal holiday, but plenty of employers and schools give the day off to make a four day weekend. Cyber Monday follows three days later. The date moves with Thanksgiving every year, so it is worth marking early if you are planning a budget or a work rota.
How the Date Is Set
Black Friday is held on the day after Thanksgiving, which makes it the Friday after the fourth Thursday in November. Because the rule is based on a weekday, the calendar date changes from year to year.
Black Friday Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Plan Around Black Friday
Print the month so the date is in front of you, or see every holiday for the year.