when is black friday in nz

Black Friday in New Zealand is on the same date as Black Friday overseas: the Friday after the fourth Thursday of November each year, so it’s basically a late‑November shopping event rather than a public holiday.

Quick Scoop

• In New Zealand, Black Friday is a retail sales period, not an official public holiday.

• The date follows the US rule: the day after Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November), so it shifts slightly year to year but always lands on a Friday in late November.

• NZ retailers (both online and in‑store) usually start “Black Friday” or even “Black Week” deals a few days early and run them through the weekend into Cyber Monday.

If you’re planning shopping, most big chains and online stores in NZ will clearly label their Black Friday campaigns on their websites and flyers as the time gets closer.