Black Friday 2026: Key Dates and Early Deals
Black Friday is trending as shoppers prepare for the main event on November 27, 2026. Many brands have already started mid-season or early Black Friday sales to attract customers before the peak date.
What happened
- Earlier
Retailers including Uniqlo, Levi's, and Mr Porter launch mid-season sales [1].
- 27 Nov 2026
Black Friday takes place [2].
- 30 Nov 2026
Cyber Monday occurs, often marking the end of major deals [2].
What you need to know
The main Black Friday date is November 27, 2026 [2].
Cyber Monday follows on November 30, 2026 [2].
Early discounts are already available from clothing brands like Abercrombie and Reiss [1].
Major retailers such as Amazon, Currys, and Very typically release deals weeks before the main event [2].
It is not yet confirmed which specific retailers will launch their sales in October this year, though it happened last year [2].
Background
Black Friday is an annual shopping event held the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. While it began as a single day, it has evolved into a multi-week festival of discounts [2].
The event is often followed by Cyber Monday, which was originally intended to promote online shopping but now serves as a general extension of the Black Friday sales period [2].
Other related events include Small Business Saturday, which supports independent shops, and Travel Tuesday, which focuses on holiday and flight deals [2].
Questions people ask
When is Black Friday 2026?
It falls on Friday, November 27, 2026 [2].
What is Cyber Monday?
It is an online shopping event that takes place the Monday after Thanksgiving; in 2026, it is November 30 [2].
Where this came from
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