When is it?
When is Black Friday 2026 in United Kingdom?
Major shopping day with significant retail discounts, adopted from American tradition
Local date
Friday, November 27, 2026
Time zone · Europe/London
How it's calculated
Fourth Friday in November
Updated through 2026
History & Origins
The Story Behind Black Friday
Black Friday originated in the US as the day after Thanksgiving when retail stores would go 'into the black' (become profitable) due to holiday shopping. The term was first used in 1960s Philadelphia to describe heavy traffic and crowds. It's now the biggest shopping day globally.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Black Friday is Celebrated
Retailers offer major discounts, and stores traditionally opened early (some at midnight or earlier). In recent years, online shopping has become equally important. Many use it to start holiday gift shopping. Extended deals often continue through 'Cyber Monday.'
Date Calculation
How the Black Friday Date is Determined
Black Friday is always the day after US Thanksgiving, which means it falls on the fourth Friday in November.
Black Friday worldwide