How Many Days Until Black Friday?
That's exactly 8 weeks
There are 56 days until Black Friday on Friday, November 27, 2026. That is exactly 8 weeks — roughly 1.8 months, or 1,344 hours.
Counted from today (not including today). This page updates automatically — last rebuilt October 2, 2026.
Black Friday is celebrated the Friday after U.S. Thanksgiving. See the November 27th countdown for facts and history about the date itself.
Black Friday Dates for the Next 6 Years
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 27, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | November 26, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | November 24, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | November 23, 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | November 29, 2030 | Friday |
| 2031 | November 28, 2031 | Friday |
About Black Friday
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States and the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Retailers open early and offer some of the deepest discounts of the year.
Interesting Facts About Black Friday
The term "Black Friday" was popularized by Philadelphia police in the 1950s and 1960s to describe the crowds and traffic after Thanksgiving.
Retailers later reinterpreted the name to mean the day stores went from "in the red" to "in the black".
Black Friday always falls between November 23 and November 29.
Many retailers now run Black Friday deals for the whole week — or the whole month.
Black Friday is not a federal holiday, but many employers give the day off.
How People Celebrate Black Friday
Shopping doorbuster deals in stores
Hunting for online deals
Starting holiday gift shopping
Supporting local shops on Small Business Saturday the next day
Eating Thanksgiving leftovers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Black Friday 2026?
As of October 2, 2026, there are 56 days until Black Friday on Friday, November 27, 2026 — that's exactly 8 weeks. The countdown at the top of this page updates live.
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026.
When is Black Friday 2027?
Black Friday 2027 is on Friday, November 26, 2027.
How is the date of Black Friday determined?
Black Friday is celebrated the Friday after U.S. Thanksgiving, so the calendar date changes every year.