what date is black friday

In 2026, Black Friday ( falls on Friday, November 27. It always takes place on the day after U.S. Thanksgiving, which is the fourth Thursday of November.

Key 2026 Shopping Dates

While the official shopping holiday is one day, major retailers stretch their sales across multiple weeks:

• Early Walmart Deals. Run from November 12 through November 15, followed by a second event from November 23 to November 29.
• Amazon Black Friday Week. Runs for 12 days starting Thursday, November 19, through Monday, November 30.
• Cyber Monday. Follows three days after Black Friday on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Upcoming Black Friday Dates

Year Date

2026 Friday, November 27

2027 Friday, November 26

2028 Friday, November 24

2029 Friday, November 23