Days Between Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday
In 2026, Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, 2026-11-26 and Black Friday is on Friday, 2026-11-27.
2026 Duration Breakdown & Details
| Measurement | Value (2026) |
|---|---|
| Starting Holiday (Thanksgiving Day) | Thursday, 2026-11-26 |
| Ending Holiday (Black Friday) | Friday, 2026-11-27 |
| Total Elapsed Days | 1 calendar days |
| Working Business Days | 1 days (Mon–Fri) |
| Weekend Days | 0 days (Sat–Sun) |
| Total Approximate Hours | 24 hours |
| Share of a Standard Year | 0.3% of 365 days |
5-Year Schedule Comparison (2024–2028)
See how the day count between Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday shifts from year to year due to calendar shifts and leap days:
| Year | Thanksgiving Day | Black Friday | Total Days | Business Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024-11-28 (Thu) | 2024-11-29 (Fri) | 1 days | 1 days |
| 2025 | 2025-11-27 (Thu) | 2025-11-28 (Fri) | 1 days | 1 days |
| 2026 2026 | 2026-11-26 (Thu) | 2026-11-27 (Fri) | 1 days | 1 days |
| 2027 | 2027-11-25 (Thu) | 2027-11-26 (Fri) | 1 days | 1 days |
| 2028 | 2028-11-23 (Thu) | 2028-11-24 (Fri) | 1 days | 1 days |
Why Track the Days Between Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday?
Black Friday takes place the immediate day after Thanksgiving (1 day apart). Shoppers and retail workers track this exact 24-hour turnaround for early bird doorbusters and holiday meal cleanups.
Thanksgiving Day
Federal HolidayThanksgiving is a beloved American federal holiday observed on the fourth Thursday of November. Tracing its origins to the 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people, it is a day centered on gratitude, family, and feasting.
Black Friday
Shopping EventBlack Friday is the day immediately following Thanksgiving and is widely regarded as the start of the holiday shopping season in the United States and globally. Renowned for massive retail discounts, doorbuster promotions, and online flash sales, it generates tens of billions of dollars in consumer spending.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days are between Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday in 2026? ▼
In 2026, there are exactly 1 calendar days (0 weeks and 1 days) between Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, 2026-11-26) and Black Friday (Friday, 2026-11-27).
How many working business days are between Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday? ▼
In 2026, there are 1 working business days (Monday through Friday) and 0 weekend days between Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
Why does the number of days between Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday vary? ▼
Holidays defined by floating weekday rules (such as 'the fourth Thursday of November' for Thanksgiving or lunar calculations for Easter) change calendar dates every year. As a result, the interval between Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday shifts by several days across calendar cycles.
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