Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, the day after U.S. Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26. Cyber Monday follows on Monday, November 30, 2026.
The exact 2026 shopping dates
Thanksgiving is November 26; Black Friday is November 27; the following Saturday and Sunday are November 28–29; and Cyber Monday is November 30. Retailers may advertise promotions before these dates, but the calendar labels are fixed.
Why the date changes
Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November. Black Friday is the next day, so it usually falls between November 23 and November 29 rather than on the same numbered date annually.
How to compare a ‘deal’
Record the price of an item before the sales period, check the total after shipping and fees, and review the return window. An inflated reference price can make a small discount appear larger than it is.
Avoid calendar confusion
Some stores call an entire month a Black Friday sale. That is marketing language; the actual 2026 calendar date remains November 27. Delivery deadlines and stock vary by retailer.
Frequently asked question
Is Black Friday 2026 a federal holiday?
No. It is a commercial shopping day, not one of the U.S. federal holidays.
Source and further reading
Reference: Calendar reference.
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