Black Friday happens once a year , always on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States, which is the fourth Thursday in November. This means the exact date changes, but it always falls between November 23 and November 29 each year.

What Black Friday Is

Black Friday is a major shopping day that marks the start of the holiday shopping season and is known for large discounts and doorbuster deals. While it began as a single in‑store day, many retailers now treat it as part of a longer sale period that can run through the weekend and into Cyber Monday.

How Often It Occurs

  • Black Friday occurs once every year in late November.
  • It is specifically tied to the U.S. Thanksgiving calendar, so its date shifts but its timing (the day after Thanksgiving) does not.

Recent And Upcoming Dates

Here are some recent and upcoming Black Friday dates to show the pattern:

YearBlack Friday Date
2023November 24
2024November 29
2025November 28
2026November 27

Modern “Black Friday Season”

Many big retailers now stretch Black Friday into a multi‑day or even multi‑week event, with “Black Friday week” or “early Black Friday deals” starting before the actual Friday. However, the term “Black Friday” in the strict sense still refers to that single Friday each year after Thanksgiving.

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