When is Black Friday 2026? Retailers are already running early deals
What happened
Black Friday is the shopping day that US retailers traditionally use to kick off the holiday season with discounts. According to CNN, CNET and Mashable, deals experts are already publishing 2026 guides and early offers.
When it started
The provided sources do not state an exact 2026 date. Black Friday traditionally falls on the day after Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursday of November, so check the CNN guide for the confirmed date.
How it spread
Shoppers are being pointed to early Black Friday deal roundups from CNN, CNET and Mashable, which list discounts across categories. Some listed offers, such as kitchen products with discounts of up to 45%, are described as available now.
Why it matters
Interest is rising ahead of the holiday shopping season, and the search topic has about 200 searches in the US according to the trend data. Deal guides from major outlets are drawing attention to early sales.