How Many Days Until Black Friday?
Black Friday 2025 will be on Friday, November 28, 2025.
About Black Friday
Black Friday is the name given to the shopping day after Thanksgiving. It's traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States, and often viewed as the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season. Many retailers offer highly promoted sales on this day, with some opening very early or staying open overnight.
History of Black Friday
The Term's Origin
The term "Black Friday" was first used to describe the heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Philadelphia police used the term to describe the chaos that ensued as shoppers headed to the stores.
Growing Popularity
The term "Black Friday" gradually became more widespread in Philadelphia. Store merchants tried to change the name to "Big Friday" to remove the negative connotation, but it never caught on.
Financial Perspective
The narrative shifted to a more positive one - that Black Friday was the day retailers began turning a profit for the year, moving from "in the red" to "in the black." This is actually a retail myth, as most retailers are profitable throughout the year.
National Phenomenon
Black Friday became a nationwide phenomenon, with retailers offering "doorbuster" deals and opening earlier and earlier. This era saw the beginning of stores opening on Thanksgiving night, and sometimes violent incidents among competitive shoppers.
Digital Expansion
With the rise of online shopping, Black Friday expanded into cyberspace. Many retailers began offering the same deals online as in stores, leading to the creation of Cyber Monday, the online shopping equivalent that follows Black Friday.
Black Friday by the Numbers
Million people shop on Black Friday weekend (in-store and online)
Average discount on products during Black Friday sales
Estimated online spending on Black Friday in recent years
Of annual retail sales occur during the holiday season starting with Black Friday
Most Popular Black Friday Shopping Categories
Electronics
Smartphones, TVs, laptops, gaming consoles, and other electronics are consistently the most sought-after Black Friday items.
Clothing
Apparel retailers offer significant discounts, making it a prime time for wardrobe refreshes and holiday gift shopping.
Home Goods
Furniture, appliances, kitchenware, and home decor are heavily discounted during Black Friday sales.
Toys & Games
With the holiday season approaching, toys and games are popular purchases for gift-givers.
Smart Shopping Tips for Black Friday
Make a List
Decide what you want to buy before you start shopping to avoid impulse purchases and stay within budget.
Research Prices
Check prices before Black Friday to ensure the "deals" are actually good discounts.
Use Shopping Apps
Download retailer apps and price comparison tools to find the best deals in real-time.
Shop Early
Many retailers start Black Friday sales earlier in the week, so you don't have to wait until Friday.
Set Alerts
Sign up for newsletters and alerts from your favorite retailers to be notified of sales.
Shop Safely Online
Use secure websites, credit cards with fraud protection, and be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.