How Many Days Until Black Friday?
Black Friday follows one rule. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday after the fourth Thursday of November). This page counts down to the next one. It also lists the exact dates for the next five years and the business days left.
Counted from today in your device's time zone.
Updated: October 2, 2026 · Sources and methodology
Black Friday dates for the next five years
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 27 | Friday |
| 2027 | November 26 | Friday |
| 2028 | November 24 | Friday |
| 2029 | November 23 | Friday |
| 2030 | November 29 | Friday |
How the date of Black Friday is set
Rule: The day after Thanksgiving (Friday after the fourth Thursday of November). The rule depends on the calendar, so the date moves from year to year. Over the coming decades it runs from November 23 to November 29. The gap between Black Friday 2026 and 2027 is 364 days, not 365. That's the moving date at work.
How the countdown is calculated
We subtract today's date from the date of Black Friday. We count midnight to midnight. Here is the same math by hand, from Saturday, October 3, 2026 to Friday, November 27, 2026.
- Rest of October after the 3rd: 28 days
- November 1 through 27: 27 days
- Total: 28 + 27 = 55 days (7 weeks and 6 days), of which 36 are business days.
Business days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and observed U.S. federal holidays. So 19 of those 55 days are not business days. Your bank or employer may close on other days too.
History and traditions
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. It is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. It is not a federal holiday. Some state governments and many employers still give the day off.
Retailers now start many Black Friday deals days or weeks early. So compare prices before the day itself. Don't wait for Friday to start looking.
Related countdowns
| Event | Next | Following |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Monday | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Mon, Nov 29, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 |
| Christmas | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Sat, Dec 25, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Black Friday in 2026?
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27, 2026.
When is Black Friday 2027?
Black Friday 2027 is on Friday, November 26, 2027. That is 364 days after Black Friday 2026.
Is Black Friday a federal holiday?
No. Black Friday is a shopping day, not one of the 11 permanent federal holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103. Federal offices, banks and the mail keep their normal schedule.
How is the date of Black Friday determined?
The day after Thanksgiving (Friday after the fourth Thursday of November). Between 2026 and 2053 it falls between November 23 and November 29.
Is the countdown on this page right for my time zone?
Yes. Your browser counts from your device's local date. So the count changes at your midnight, not ours. The next Black Friday starts at midnight on Friday, November 27, 2026, wherever you are.