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When is Black Friday
When is Black Friday?
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving – towards the end of November. The date changes every year but is the third Friday of November. Thanksgiving is a big national holiday in the United States of America where friends and family meet and give thanks together. The following day is known as Black Friday, which is not technically a national holiday, but many people take the day off and spend the long weekend away. Many retailers try to lure customers into their stores during this unofficial day off and target them with big discounts in the run up to Christmas and New Year. Sometimes offers are available over a week or even the whole month of November but the biggest shopping day in Malta is Black Friday.
Why do Europeans celebrate Black Friday?
The power of American brands and their efficient marketing campaigns mean that the Black Friday event has grown in popularity over the last few years all around the world. Very few Europeans celebrate Thanksgiving holidays and it is not observed by any countries officially, but the Black Friday shopping day is celebrated by both customers and retailers. It is a chance for shops to offload some stock which has been difficult to sell and gives them a chance to free up some space for new items they hope to sell over Christmas. Consumers also love the big discounts available as they can purchase items at discounts of up to 50% if they are savvy and go for the right deals.
Where are the best Black Friday deals?
Black Friday Malta searches for the best deals so you do not have to. Simply sign up to our mailing list and indicate which type of products you are interested in and our team will curate a hand picked list of the best Black Friday deals in Malta. These offers can be had either in store or online – depending on the particular retailer and the terms and conditions. Some of the best deals are normally found at the various shopping complexes in Sliema, St Julians, Valletta and Paola and of course online. Shops all across Malta take part in the shopping bonanza and it is difficult to walk past a shop window without a big sign advertising their discounts. When is Black Friday? It take places the day after Thanksgiving.
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Why is it called Black Friday?
As with any story that cannot be verified there are various different ideas about why this day is called Black Friday. Some say it is because of the incredibly heavy traffic that would be found in major cities in America around the Thanksgiving holidays – and the same traffic can be found in Sliema too! Others say it is to do with the price of gold plummeting on this day many years ago. And others still attest that many shops would operate at a loss (in the red) for many months, but when customers came to spend the day after Thanksgiving they would operate at a profit (in the black). Lastly, some say it is simply that so many workers would call in sick on this day to enjoy a long weekend with family and friends. The true meaning is not known – and it could be a mixture of all these stories and probably some others. But to answer the question When is Black Friday? the answer is the third Friday of the month of November.