Black Friday

Black Friday refers to the day following Thanksgiving in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season and is characterized by significant discounts and promotions offered by retailers. Traditionally, stores open early and many offer doorbuster sales to attract customers. The term “Black Friday” originated from the practice of accounting, where retailers would record losses in red ink and profits in black ink, indicating that the day often helped businesses move from the red (loss) to the black (profit) due to increased sales. Black Friday has evolved into a major shopping event, leading to extensive crowds and significant consumer spending both in physical stores and online.