About Black Friday
Black Friday is the day after US Thanksgiving and the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Stores and online retailers run their biggest sales of the year, and many deals now start earlier in November.
Black Friday is the day after US Thanksgiving. In 2026 it lands on a Friday, in week 48 of the year.
How long until Black Friday?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 54 days until Black Friday 2026. That works out to 7 weeks and 5 days, or about 1 month and 23 days.
If you only count working days, there are 40 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 7 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 54 sleeps, and in hours that is about 1,296.
Black Friday dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 27, 2026 | Friday | 54 days |
| 2027 | November 26, 2027 | Friday | 418 days |
| 2028 | November 24, 2028 | Friday | 782 days |
| 2029 | November 23, 2029 | Friday | 1,146 days |
| 2030 | November 29, 2030 | Friday | 1,517 days |
| 2031 | November 28, 2031 | Friday | 1,881 days |
| 2032 | November 26, 2032 | Friday | 2,245 days |
| 2033 | November 25, 2033 | Friday | 2,609 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026.
What day of the week is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 falls on a Friday.
How many days until Black Friday?
There are 54 days until Black Friday, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Black Friday?
Black Friday is 7 weeks and 5 days away, or 7.7 weeks.
How many weekends until Black Friday?
There are 7 weekends between now and Black Friday.
How many business days until Black Friday?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 40 business days until Black Friday. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Black Friday on the same date every year?
No. Black Friday is the day after US Thanksgiving, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Black Friday 2027?
Black Friday 2027 is expected on Friday, November 26, 2027, 418 days from today.