Black Friday
Black Friday
Black Friday is a massive, globally recognized shopping event that marks the unofficial start of the Christmas and holiday shopping season. Originating in the United States, it falls on the day after Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday of November). It is famous for offering the year's biggest discounts and promotional sales across retail stores and e-commerce platforms.
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When is Black Friday?
In the US, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The very next day, Friday, is observed as Black Friday.
Since Christmas is exactly a month away, it serves as the perfect day for people to begin purchasing gifts and holiday supplies.
The Shopping Frenzy
Retailers, malls, and major e-commerce websites (like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra) offer incredible 'doorbuster' deals and massive price cuts.
From electronics like smartphones and TVs to apparel and home appliances, products are sold at heavily discounted prices, prompting shoppers to line up outside stores from midnight.
Origin of the Name
In traditional accounting, financial losses are recorded in red ink, while profits are recorded in black ink.
Many retailers operate at a loss for most of the year, but the massive surge of shoppers on this specific Friday pushes their accounts into profitability—moving them 'into the black'. Hence the name 'Black Friday'.
Black Friday in India
While it was once primarily an American tradition, the rise of global e-commerce giants has made Black Friday extremely popular in India as well.
Indian consumers now eagerly wait for the last week of November to grab the best tech and fashion deals online before the year ends.