When is it?
When is Black Friday 2029 in United States?
The major shopping day following Thanksgiving, featuring significant retail discounts and traditionally marking the start of the Christmas shopping season
Local date
Thursday, November 22, 2029
Time zone · America/New_York
How it's calculated
Day after Thanksgiving (Fourth Friday in November)
Updated through 2029
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