Hurray! It’s Black Friday time. Black Friday is observed traditionally in the USA. But also Canada, Australia, Germany, UK, Poland, Italy, Greece, and some other countries are familiar with this annual event. It is also known as the biggest shopping day in America.
All the sellers promote their products with discounted price for this day. It is known that all the retailers earn a huge profit on this Black Friday event. Kids, men, women and also elder persons like to buy in discount price for them and their families.
Though Black Friday is the most popular shopping day it can be celebrated with other activities. People of East and West celebrate this day as a festival. It is not an official holiday in USA but many companies and Institutions close their offices so that employees get some time to shop.
When Is Black Friday In 2023?
In 2023, the Black Friday is on 24 November. But it is not celebrated on the same date every year. Because it fully depends on Thanksgiving Day. Black Friday is the next day of Thanksgiving day. People from different countries celebrated Thanksgiving day on different dates. As we know, in the USA, they celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday. So, 23 November is the Thanksgiving day this year. The next day, which means 24th November is Black Friday.
| 2021 | November 26 |
| 2022 | November 25 |
| 2023 | November 24 |
| 2024 | November 29 |
| 2025 | November 28 |
| 2026 | November 27 |
The world’s biggest E-commerce brands like Amazon, Walmart, and eBay are preparing for the Black Friday sale. Their workers spend a busy time on this occasion. They offer discounts on their products and their sale goes high on this event.
Black Friday History
The history of Black Friday begins in 1953. USA citizens have proclaimed Black Friday as the opening of the Christmas shopping season since that time. In the first of 20th Century, many stores were sponsoring the Thanksgiving parade. But the rule was no one will start their advertisement before the parade ends. Retailers would have earned a lot buy starting advertisements. But they did not want to break the rule.
The Companies notices that people are much interested to shop in this certain date. Thus, they found a way to increase their sale by giving discount of various item. Also, people are interested to buy because Christmas is only few days later of it.
People know this day with different names. Some call it the ‘The Day after Thanksgiving’. Some other calls it the ‘Shopping Day’. People of United States are routinely making Black Friday the biggest shopping day since 2005. According to the surveys, the sale is increasing per year.
Few years back, one company opened the selling in the previous day (Thursday) to avoid crowd on Black Friday. Following this company, others have done the same. That’s why some started calling the day as ‘Black Thursday’. You will find this intent in remaining in many places.
Why It Is Called ‘Black Friday’?
There is a big query as that why people call this biggest shopping day ‘Black Friday’. You want to know why this important day is called black? You will find different explanations. But I have found the most relevant one. People wait outside of the selling store from midnight to open the gate. The crowd enters as fast as possible after the gate is open. Thus, sometimes accidents occur. You have to be careful about it.
Normally the word ‘Black’ represents a negative view of any object. But in this matter, it illustrates a positive view to us. In the past years, the market used to go down for many reasons. Their selling chart has to be marked in red color. But sellers seem to be happy on the Day after Thanksgiving. The red color turns into black color. From that, this event is known as ‘Black Friday’.
This year, the Black Friday is knocking at the door. Prepare yourself and save your money to buy on the Black Friday sale on your nearest super shop. You are not alone, there is a huge number of people have been waiting for this day.
Black Friday History Myths and Facts
The Black Friday is one of the biggest events of USA. It is usual that people will be confused about it. Therefore, I have found some myths and also some facts that you should know.
Myth#1: You can’t use coupons and price match on Black Friday Deal.
Many of us think that we cannot use the coupons on the Black Friday. But if that happened, sellers will face loss. That’s why they kept this opportunity for the buyers to use coupons on Black Friday.
Myth#2: It is better to wait the whole year for Black Friday
Well, many people wait for the whole year to buy on Black Friday. But it is not the perfect decision. You can save some dollars for shopping. But waiting the whole year doesn’t make any sense. Moreover, you will face financial crisis if you spend all of your money in one day.
Myth#3: Cyber Monday sale is more than the Black Friday
Both cyber Monday and Black Friday are used to shopping. But people show more interest on the Black Friday to buy dress, home appliance, kitchen appliance and anything.
Myth#4: Black Friday is open at previous night
It is true but not fully. Because, some companies tried to make this rule but it has not been established. That means, this has been a myth and Black Friday is opened on the After Thanksgiving day.
Fact#1: it’s often hard to return product bought on Black Friday
That’s true. Many companies make difficulties to take back the product that has been sold. It happens because the product is sold in a good discounted price.
Fact#2: It’s dangerous to buy on Black Friday
There have been many chaos on related to the Black Friday. In 2008, around 2000 buyers have been waiting for the Walmart opening. They rushed into the shop and that time a salesman aged 35 died in that chaos. In 2010, a women tried to break the line and threatened to shoot if anyone tried to stop her.
Fact#3: Not all the Black Friday deals are advertised.
Yes, there are some brands that don’t need to advertise. People know the updates thus is the advertisement for them.
How to observe Black Friday 2023?
Black Friday is the biggest shopping festive in USA. It is sure that you cannot enjoy the day without shopping for anything. But you can also do something extra to make the day.
Things you can do on a Black Friday:
- Make plans to go outside
- Eat and drink
- Make selfies with your friends and family
- Post on social media with images and wishes
When you go to shopping, take care of yourself. Because there are many cases to be injured in the crowd. Nothing is more valuable than your life. Spend money only on things that you need. Stay careful when you are on a market on the Black Friday.
The main attention of the Black Friday is shopping. But you are not buying things all the day. So, make a plan to enjoy the day with different activities. Going to a restaurant is the most common plan for us. You can go to watch a movie or go for a tour.