Day After Thanksgiving 2026
There are 26 days until Day After Thanksgiving 2026 — Friday, November 27, 2026.
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About Day After Thanksgiving 2026
Day After Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Friday, November 27. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, November 29.
The Day After Thanksgiving, the Friday following the fourth Thursday in November, is a paid state holiday in more than half the states. It is not a federal holiday, but as Black Friday it marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — reduced; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Day After Thanksgiving in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 27, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | November 26, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Day After Thanksgiving 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (Monday)
- Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Ends | Observance |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Election Day | State holiday |
| Nov 3 | Tue | General Election Day | State holiday |
| Nov 5 | Thu | Return Day | State holiday |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Cyber Monday | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- Date rule
- The Friday after the fourth Thursday in November
- Legal status
- State holiday in more than half the states; not a federal holiday
- Also known as
- Black Friday; Native American Heritage Day; Family Day (NV); Acadian Day (LA)
- Federal designation
- Native American Heritage Day, established by Congress in 2008
- Weekend rule
- Always a Friday, so no substitution is ever needed
Frequently asked questions
What day is Day After Thanksgiving in 2026?
Day After Thanksgiving 2026 is on Friday, November 27, 2026.
Is Day After Thanksgiving a day off in 2026?
Day After Thanksgiving is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Day After Thanksgiving 2026?
There are 26 days until Day After Thanksgiving 2026 (November 27, 2026) as of today.