The history of Black Friday, the crazy Friday

Every year, at the end of November, Black Friday kicks off the major promotions before the holidays. But where exactly does this now global tradition come from? And why isn't it always called "Black Friday" elsewhere?

The origins of Black Friday

The term "Black Friday" has its roots in the United States. It appeared in the 1960s in Philadelphia, where police used the expression to describe the chaos in the streets the day after Thanksgiving: heavy traffic, crowded stores, and the start of Christmas shopping.

Gradually, the word took on a more positive meaning: merchants explained that this day made them "go into the black" — in other words, into profit (black signifying positive figures in accounting, unlike red for losses).

The global rise of Black Friday

With the globalization of online commerce, Black Friday quickly spread outside the United States. In Europe, it appeared in the 2010s, first in the United Kingdom, then in France.

Today, it is an unmissable event for both online commerce and physical stores. In France, it is generally followed by Cyber Monday, a day dedicated to online promotions.

The names of Black Friday around the world

Depending on the country, the concept has sometimes taken on different names, reflecting local culture:

🇫🇷 France: Black Friday (sometimes “Vendredi Noir” (Black Friday), but the English name remains dominant)

🇨🇦 Quebec: “Vendredi fou” (Crazy Friday), an official translation that has taken root

🇲🇽 Mexico: “El Buen Fin” (The Good Weekend), a national version launched by the government

🇩🇪 Germany: “Black Friday” also, but sometimes “Schwarzer Freitag” in the media

🇧🇷 Brazil: “Black Friday” remains the most common name, very popular online

🇨🇳 China: “Singles’ Day” (November 11) remains the local equivalent, much more important than Black Friday

🇪🇸 Spain: “Black Friday”, adopted by most brands

🇮🇹 Italy: “Black Friday”, but some speak of “Venerdì Nero”

An unmissable event

Today, Black Friday represents billions of euros in sales worldwide. In France, it is one of the highlights of the year for consumers and businesses, with discounts often exceeding 30% on certain products.

The event also marks the launch of the holiday season, a period during which online purchases skyrocket.

Bonus: Cyber Monday and Green Friday

Cyber Monday: the Monday following Black Friday, focused on e-commerce offers.

Green Friday: an alternative movement promoting responsible consumption, in opposition to Black Friday.

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👉 Conclusion

In short, whether you call it "Black Friday", "Crazy Friday" or another expression depending on your country, this day remains a key moment to reduce your costs and anticipate end-of-year purchases. At Green Negoce, we have carefully selected exclusive offers to accompany this event: visit our collection dedicated to Black Friday 2025 and enjoy benefits of up to -30% (and even an additional +10% on some items).

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