This year, Black Friday falls on Friday 28 November 2025. So if today isn't that date, it isn’t Black Friday – even if your inbox, loved ones, and retailers seem intent on trying to convince you otherwise. Because retailers start their Black Friday sales earlier every year.

It may be Black Friday, but not everyone is spending the day in bed recuperating from too much turkey. United States stock markets are open, at least for abbreviated hours. After closing on Thanksgiving, the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will be open until 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, according to USA TODAY.

The best Black Friday deals to buy today, according to a shopping expert, include Ugg slippers, Spanx clothing, Madewell jeans, Lego sets, and a Roomba vacuum. Save on Apple headphones, a 77-inch TV,

Thanksgiving is a federal holiday, but Black Friday is not. See what what services are available this weekend.

Longhorns would be the first three-loss team to make the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, the loss drops the Aggies to 11-1 and takes them out of an SEC Championship Game appearance, creating a bit of chaos for whom Georgia might face next Saturday.