When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26). Cyber Monday follows on Monday, November 30, 2026. Many big US retailers start "early Black Friday" sales weeks before the day itself, and most keep deals running through the weekend into Cyber Monday.
How KritDeals picks Black Friday deals
KritDeals tracks the price history of everything it pulls from retailer feeds, and lists a tracked deal only while it sits at the lowest price we have recorded for it. That rule does not pause for Black Friday: a "doorbuster" that was cheaper in the summer will not appear here just because it carries a sale badge. The Black Friday tab opens a week early, on November 20, when retailers such as Amazon start tagging their Black Friday deals, and gathers the strongest of them through November 29. Outside that window, this page keeps the guide and points you to today's verified lows. Editorial picks and the Toys, Kids & Baby department follow different rules; see how we research.
Is Black Friday really the cheapest time to buy?
Often, but not always. Retailers sometimes match or beat Black Friday prices at other events, such as Prime Day, back-to-school and holiday clearance, and some "Black Friday prices" are the same as a deal seen weeks earlier. The only reliable test is the product's own price history. Paste any product link into Price Check to see where today's price sits against everything we have recorded, with a buy-or-wait verdict.
How to shop Black Friday without overpaying
- Check the history, not the badge. A big "% off" is measured against a list price the item may never have actually sold at.
- Watch the early deals. Retailers often release their best price on a product before the day itself.
- Set a price alert. In the KritDeals app, turn on an alert for items you are watching and get told when the price drops.
- Check return windows. Holiday return policies often run into January, but they vary by retailer.
- Pay with the right card. A card that earns extra points on online shopping, or adds purchase protection, can add real value. See our credit card guides.
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday
Black Friday began as an in-store event and Cyber Monday as an online one. Today most deals are online and overlap across the whole weekend. KritDeals runs a separate Cyber Monday tab (November 23 – December 1).
FAQ
When is Black Friday 2026? Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26).
When is Cyber Monday 2026? Monday, November 30, 2026.
Are Black Friday deals really the lowest price? Not always. Many sale prices match or exceed prices seen earlier in the year, so check the product's price history before buying. KritDeals lists a tracked deal only while it is at the lowest price we have recorded.
When do Black Friday sales start? Many US retailers start early Black Friday sales in early November and run deals through Cyber Monday.
Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday? Check the price history first. If today's price is already at or near its recorded low, waiting may not save much. Paste the link into KritDeals Price Check for a buy-or-wait verdict.