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Black Friday is the major shopping day that happens every year on the Friday right after Thanksgiving in the United States, which means it always falls on the fourth Friday in November. In 2026, Black Friday will be on Friday, November 27.

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday is an unofficial shopping holiday marked by huge sales, doorbuster deals, and extended store hours, especially in the U.S. It is considered the informal start of the Christmas and year‑end holiday shopping season for many retailers and shoppers.

How the date is decided

  • Thanksgiving in the U.S. is always on the fourth Thursday in November.
  • Black Friday is simply the next day: the Friday immediately after that Thanksgiving.
  • Because of this rule, the exact calendar date changes every year, but it will always land between November 23 and November 29.

Upcoming Black Friday dates

Here are the next few years so you can plan ahead:

YearBlack Friday Date
2025Friday, November 28
2026Friday, November 27
2027Friday, November 26
2028Friday, November 24
2029Friday, November 23
These dates follow the same pattern: the Friday right after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday each year.

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