How Many Days Until Black Friday? Countdown
There are 88 days until Black Friday on Friday, November 27, 2026. Black Friday is the Friday after US Thanksgiving. The next one is Friday, November 27, 2026. The timer is midnight that morning in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, November 27 |
| 2027 | Friday, November 26 |
| 2028 | Friday, November 24 |
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Countdown to Black Friday
The name stuck in the 1960s for the shopping day after Thanksgiving. It is not a federal holiday. Many offices still close or run skeleton crews.
What the date is known for
Door-buster hours now start Thursday evening for some chains. This page counts Friday itself, the keyword people type.
| Day | Date | Federal holiday? |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thu Nov 26 | Yes |
| Black Friday | Fri Nov 27 | No |
| Cyber Monday | Mon Nov 30 | No |
How many days until Black Friday
Cyber Monday is the following Monday. Thanksgiving is the day before. Use those pages if that is the count you meant. Door-buster ads start Thursday night at some chains; this keyword still means Friday’s civil date.
Why this countdown exists
Black Friday is on the list because US shoppers count remaining days until the Friday after Thanksgiving, not because it is a paid holiday. The name stuck in the 1960s for the post-feast retail crush. People also use the same square for travel home after Thanksgiving. This page stays on Friday midnight so the days-until number matches what people type.
When is Black Friday 2026?
Friday, November 27, 2026.
Is Black Friday a federal holiday?
No. Thanksgiving Thursday is.
Does this include Thursday night sales?
No. Black Friday here is Friday midnight in your zone.