Updated 30 May 2026 by Linda Garrould. A Christmas Countdown family favourite.
Cyber Monday 2026 is on Monday 30 November 2026. It is the Monday after the US Thanksgiving weekend and Black Friday, and has become the biggest day of the year for online shopping deals, including here in the UK.
Key 2026 dates
- Black Friday 2026: Friday 27 November 2026
- Cyber Monday 2026: Monday 30 November 2026
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the first Monday after the American Thanksgiving holiday, when many people return to work and shop online. It began in the United States as the online counterpart to Black Friday and is now a global retail event, with UK retailers running some of their biggest online discounts of the year. Where Black Friday was traditionally about in-store deals, Cyber Monday has always been about online shopping, although in practice the two now blur into a single long weekend, and often a whole week, of offers.
When is Cyber Monday each year?
There is no fixed date. Cyber Monday always falls on the Monday after the fourth Thursday in November, so it moves each year between 26 November and 2 December.
| Year | Cyber Monday |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday 30 November |
| 2027 | Monday 29 November |
| 2028 | Monday 27 November |
Is Cyber Monday worth it? Tips for UK shoppers
The deals can be genuinely good, but not every discount is what it seems. A few simple habits will help you shop wisely:
- Check the price history before you buy, so you know whether a deal is really a deal. Prices are sometimes nudged up beforehand.
- Make a list first and stick to it. The whole event is designed to encourage impulse buys.
- Mind the delivery deadlines. Buying early in the season gives you the best chance of everything arriving in good time for Christmas, especially in a year with any postal disruption.
- Compare across retailers. The same item is often cheaper elsewhere without the Cyber Monday label.
Cyber Monday FAQs
When is Cyber Monday 2026?
Cyber Monday 2026 is on Monday 30 November 2026, three days after Black Friday on 27 November.
What is the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday traditionally focused on in-store deals the day after Thanksgiving, while Cyber Monday focused on online deals the following Monday. Today many retailers run both, often across the whole week.
Why is it called Cyber Monday?
The term was coined in the United States in the mid-2000s to describe the surge in online shopping when people returned to work, and faster internet connections, after the Thanksgiving weekend.
Are Cyber Monday deals actually cheaper?
Some are excellent, but not all. Check the recent price history of an item and compare retailers so you can tell a real saving from a relabelled one.
Shopping early? Keep on track with our Christmas to-do lists and see our guide to Black Friday, check the latest Christmas delivery slots so your orders arrive in good time.
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