Black Friday in the United States falls on Friday, November 24, 2028. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23, 2028, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 27. Black Friday always occurs on the day after the fourth Thursday of November, so the exact calendar date changes from year to year.
All the 2028 Thanksgiving shopping weekend dates
| Event | 2028 date |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23 |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 24 |
| Small Business Saturday | Saturday, November 25 |
| Sunday after Thanksgiving | Sunday, November 26 |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 27 |
Why does Black Friday move every year?
Thanksgiving is set by the fourth Thursday of November, not a fixed calendar number. Black Friday is simply the Friday immediately afterward. The date can land from November 23 through November 29. In 2028, November 23 is the fourth Thursday, which puts Black Friday on November 24.
Does every store start its deals on November 24?
Not necessarily. Retailers may advertise discounts before the official Black Friday date, extend promotions across the weekend, or hold separate online events. In November 2026, no merchant can guarantee what its opening times and prices will be in 2028. Check the retailer’s official site closer to the holiday rather than relying on a two-year-old list of hours.
How to plan without being misled by sale prices
- Write down the exact item and model number. A similar-looking television or appliance can have different specifications.
- Track its normal selling price. Compare recent prices, not only a claimed percent-off label.
- Check the final total. Shipping, taxes and return fees can change the value of a purchase.
- Review return rules. Seasonal or doorbuster items may be subject to special policies.
- Set a spending limit. A sale is not savings if you did not need the item.
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Friday a federal holiday?
No. Black Friday is a shopping observance, not a federal holiday. Many workplaces operate normally, although some employees have the day off.
What day is Cyber Monday 2028?
Monday, November 27, 2028. Cyber Monday follows the Thanksgiving weekend and is especially associated with online shopping promotions.
Is Black Friday always in November?
In the United States, yes. Because Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November, the following Friday always falls in November.
Calendar source
See the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Black Friday date table and the November 2028 calendar.
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