NATIONAL DAYPOP CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

Buy Nothing Day

Every year on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, the one Black Friday deal that costs absolutely nothing: 24 hours without buying a thing. In 2026 it falls on November 27. Lock up your wallet, step away from the checkout line, and discover how good a day can feel when nothing is for sale.

NOV27

Friday, November 27Day After Thanksgiving

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Roots: Founded in 1992 by Canadian artist Ted Dave; promoted worldwide by Adbusters
Also on Nov 27: Black Friday · Native American Heritage Day · Maize Day
Hashtag: #BuyNothingDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Declare a Buy-Nothing Zone at Home

Put the wallet in a drawer, delete the shopping apps for the day, and make a game of using only what you already own. Cook from the pantry, play a board game, take a walk, or finally fix that wobbly chair.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Give Instead of Buy

Spend the day giving things away instead of acquiring them. Box up clothes, books, or tools you no longer need and offer them to neighbors through a local buy-nothing group. Volunteer for an afternoon, or invite friends over for a leftover feast that costs no one a dime.

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Start a Swap at Work or School

Organize a swap table where everyone brings something they no longer need and takes something they do. Post a 24-hour buy-nothing pledge on the break room board and see who lasts.

Plan ahead

Buy Nothing Day is observed on Day after Thanksgiving. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Fri, Nov 27this year

2027Fri, Nov 26

2028Fri, Nov 24

2029Fri, Nov 23

2030Fri, Nov 29

2031Fri, Nov 28

2032Fri, Nov 26

2033Fri, Nov 25

2034Fri, Nov 24

2035Fri, Nov 23

2036Fri, Nov 28