Is Black Friday celebrated in every country?

Most countries celebrate Black Friday. However, they don't all do so in the same way or give it the same name. In Mexico, for example, the so-called "Good Ending" has been celebrated since 2011. This is an annual event that promotes buying and is on the same day as Revolution Day (late November). Other countries, such as the United Kingdom, already celebrate this traditional holiday, even if it's not as important as other, more commercially important dates, such as Boxing Day. Finally, there's the case of India. In this country, even before Black Friday came along, they celebrated "Dhanteras", a day on which buying gold or cars, or launching a new enterprise, is thought to bring good luck.

Do all stores have Black Friday deals?

The vast majority of stores, both physical and online, usually offer Black Friday deals. For them, it's a way to boost sales at a time of year when people of all ages do a lot of shopping.

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The Roots of Black Friday

There are many origin stories for Black Friday.

The most widespread came about in 1950s Philadelphia (USA), and specifically on the day following the popular Thanksgiving holiday. The city was going to host the Army-Navy college football game on Saturday, and as a result one day earlier, stores were mobbed by crowds doing their Christmas shopping. Nobody wanted to miss the match, so most Philadelphians decided to get their shopping done early. This meant that no police officer was able to take the day off, given the swarms of people in stores, on what ended up being called "Black Friday". This term gradually became popular, taking on special significance in 1975, when it was used to describe the traffic problems that Philadelphia experienced due to the deals available on the day after Thanksgiving.

How Black Friday has evolved

Over time, what was known as Black Friday became a firm fixture on the calendar of both brands and consumers.

However, while staying true to its roots, it has also evolved into the event we know and love today. In terms of sales, the number of brands that have offered irresistible deals to consumers over the years on Black Friday has been growing. The way they are presented is also different, and are now much more striking (by leveraging the technical resources available now). One thing that has changed is how long it lasts. Nowadays, Black Friday discounts are offered over several days, not just one.

What's more, since 2005, Black Friday has been joined by Cyber Monday. A date that, while also highlighted on many calendars, isn't yet as famous as its predecessor. Why? Some people don't know, for example:

What is Cyber Monday? Created by the shop.org community 15 years ago, its main goal is to promote online purchases.
When is Cyber Monday? The event takes place on the Monday following Black Friday.
What are the Cyber Monday deals like? They are quite similar to Black Friday deals (and involve the same products). You just have to keep in mind that they are only accessible online.

When is Black Friday?

In 2024, Black Friday falls on November 29.

On that date, companies offered incredible deals on their products, which allowed consumers to buy them at a lower price than usual. Today, although Black Friday as such still falls on a specific day (when the best deals are available), as noted earlier, many companies extend Black Friday discounts up to one week in order to take cash in on the sales.

How long does Black Friday last?

In theory, Black Friday is supposed to last one day.

However, over the years and thanks to its success, it has expanded, first to include the full weekend, with the idea that consumers use these days off to make their purchases online (or in a physical store), taking advantage of special Black Friday deals, culminating in Cyber Monday, and, more recently, spanning an entire week. The purpose of the expanded dates is simply to extend the mass appeal and the increase in sales that result from the discounts on tap during this shopping period.

Black Friday 2024 in Spain

Although Black Friday was first celebrated more than half a century ago, it didn't make it to Spain until 2012. Since this first year, Black Friday in Spain has been a runaway success thanks to the deals, promotions and discounts on millions of products in different sectors. In fact, many consumers take advantage of this day to get a jump on their Christmas shopping, buying the gifts for this holiday at a lower price.

The best Black Friday deals

There are many Black Friday deals available from small and large stores alike

Everything from technology products like computers and cell phones, to clothing, accessories and beauty products, and even flights, hotels and tour packages, all make their way to consumers at huge discounts, the kind that are only seen on Black Friday. In fact, it is well-known that hundreds of people take advantage of these Black Friday deals to cover some personal or professional need, to treat themselves or (increasingly) to get their Christmas shopping done early.

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