🛍️ Black Friday
Use this page to check Black Friday dates by year, confirm the exact Friday after Thanksgiving, and open year-specific pages for shopping-related date searches.
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27, 2026.
Black Friday always falls on the Friday immediately after U.S. Thanksgiving, so its date changes every year with Thanksgiving.
Not a federal public holiday
Black Friday is widely observed as a retail shopping event in the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.
How the date works
Black Friday in the United States falls on the day after Thanksgiving.
Black Friday always falls on the Friday immediately after U.S. Thanksgiving, so its date changes every year with Thanksgiving.
Questions people ask
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday in the United States follows a recurring calendar rule. In 2026, it falls on Friday, November 27, 2026. In 2027, it falls on Friday, November 26, 2027.
Why does the date for Black Friday change every year?
Black Friday always falls on the Friday immediately after U.S. Thanksgiving, so its date changes every year with Thanksgiving.
Is Black Friday a public holiday?
Black Friday is widely observed as a retail shopping event in the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.
How can I check Black Friday for a specific year?
Open a year page such as Black Friday 2026 or Black Friday 2027 to get the exact date and jump into the matching month calendar.