When are Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States - the fourth Friday of November - and Cyber Monday is the Monday right after it. Together they open the holiday shopping season, with big in-store and online discounts. Because Thanksgiving moves each year, so do these dates, and the countdown tracks the next ones for you.
Getting ready for the sales
The best deals go fast, so it helps to prepare: make a list of what you actually want, check the usual price of each item ahead of time so you can spot a real discount, and compare stores. Many retailers now start their offers early, so keep an eye on the days leading up to Black Friday too.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the day after US Thanksgiving, which is the fourth Friday of November. The exact date changes each year, and the countdown above shows how many days are left.
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the Monday after Black Friday, focused on online deals. It was created to extend the shopping weekend, and today it is one of the biggest online sales days of the year.
How many days until Black Friday?
The live countdown above shows the exact number of days, hours and minutes until the next Black Friday, and rolls over to the following year automatically once it passes.