Black Friday 2026 in Canada: Nov. 27, Cyber Monday Nov. 30

Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday on Monday, Nov. 30, with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28, so Canadian shoppers have about four weeks to plan.

Both days are tied to the U.S. Thanksgiving weekend, which is why they land in late November even though Canadian Thanksgiving was in October. Canadian retailers take part anyway, in stores and online, to compete with U.S. sellers.

There is no single official start time. Each retailer sets its own schedule, and many now open their Black Friday pricing a week or two early. Online sales commonly start at midnight and run for 24 hours on Cyber Monday, but start times for 2026 have not been confirmed by most Canadian chains, and Best Buy Canada says only that its Cyber Monday sale returns in November.

Black Friday is not a statutory holiday in any province, so banks, government offices and Canada Post operate normally. Store hours vary by retailer and mall, and shoppers should check the hours posted by each store.

Shoppers who want to avoid paying more than they should can take a few steps before the sale. Note the current price of the items you want now, since a posted “was” price does not always reflect what the product actually sold for. Compare the same model at several retailers, because Canadian prices can differ from U.S. ones. Check the return window, as some stores extend holiday returns into January while others do not. Be wary of unfamiliar websites offering prices far below every other seller.

Competition Bureau Canada has said that advertised discounts must be genuine, and it has taken action against companies over misleading price claims in the past.

Boxing Day sales follow on Dec. 26, and some retailers now run them for a week or more.

Our guide to what to buy on Amazon.ca for Black Friday 2026 covers product categories, and our December 2026 benefit payment dates list may help with holiday budgeting.

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Sources: iFinance Canada, Public Holidays, Best Buy Canada, Competition Bureau Canada.