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When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026 — that's 195 days (27 weeks) from today.
Below you'll find the exact date, the day of the week, a live countdown, and everything you need to plan ahead — plus a free iPhone widget that keeps Black Friday on your home screen.
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Date details for Black Friday 2026
- Day of week: Friday
- Full date: Friday, November 27, 2026
- Days remaining: 195
- Weeks remaining: 27
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026. That is 195 days away — about 27 weeks and 6 days, or roughly 6 months, from today. Black Friday is a date worth keeping on your radar, whether it marks a celebration, a deadline, or a personal milestone. Because Black Friday falls on a Friday, it joins the Saturday and Sunday that follow to create a natural three-day weekend.
Counting down turns a vague "soon" into a clear number of days you can plan around — booking travel, sending cards, or simply building anticipation. Many people begin preparing for a date like this two to three months ahead, and a visible countdown helps pace that preparation rather than leaving everything to the final week. If you are counting down to Black Friday, you can add a free Outside countdown widget to your iPhone home screen; it updates every day and can be shared with friends and family.
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Open page →About Black Friday
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving. It marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season with massive retail discounts.
History & Significance
Black Friday originated in Philadelphia in the 1950s, where police used the term to describe the chaotic day after Thanksgiving when suburban shoppers and tourists flooded the city. It has since become the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States.
Planning Ahead for Black Friday
Black Friday is a date worth keeping on your radar. Whether it marks a celebration, a deadline, or a milestone, knowing exactly how far away it is turns vague planning into something concrete you can act on.
Counting down to Black Friday 2026 helps you prepare in good time — booking what needs booking, reminding the people who need reminding, and avoiding the last-minute rush. A countdown keeps the date visible so it never slips past you unnoticed.
Black Friday 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday, Friday, November 27, 2026 — 195 days from today. You can track it with a free countdown widget on your iPhone home screen using the Outside app.
What day of the week is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 falls on a Friday. Knowing the weekday helps you plan time off, travel, or weekend activities around the date.
How long until Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is 27 weeks away — roughly 7 months from now. That's plenty of time to plan ahead.
Is there a free Black Friday countdown app?
Yes. Outside is a free iPhone app with a Black Friday countdown widget for your home screen, plus reminder alerts and calendar sync. Used by 300k+ people.
Why should I count down to Black Friday?
A countdown keeps Black Friday 2026 visible so you can plan ahead instead of being caught off guard. It is an easy way to prepare, remind others, and avoid a last-minute rush.
How can I keep track of Black Friday?
The free Outside app lets you add Black Friday as a home screen countdown widget on your iPhone, with reminder alerts and calendar sync so the date is always in front of you.
Can I share a Black Friday countdown with friends?
Yes. With the Outside app you can share a Black Friday countdown so friends and family are counting down to the same date together.
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