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60 Black Friday Trivia Questions and Answers

By Kenton·Updated Nov 2025·8 min read

Whether you're an avid bargain hunter or just a curious soul, dive into these 49 intriguing Black Friday trivia questions about this retail phenomenon.

Black Friday Trivia

  1. 1When did Black Friday first get its name?

  2. 2Which city popularized the term 'Black Friday' due to its traffic chaos?

  3. 3Is Black Friday a public holiday in the USA?

  4. 4In which country did Black Friday originate?

  5. 5Which shopping event is often compared to Black Friday in China?

  6. 6What is the Monday following Black Friday known as?

  7. 7How did Black Friday get its name?

  8. 8Which major online retailer promotes Prime Day as an alternative to Black Friday?

  9. 9In what decade did Black Friday become the busiest shopping day of the year?

  10. 10Which UK retailer was one of the first to bring Black Friday to the UK in a big way?

  11. 11In recent years, many stores began Black Friday deals on which day?

  12. 12In which year did Black Friday online sales first surpass $3 billion?

  13. 13Which day is considered the antithesis of Black Friday, encouraging people to shop locally?

  14. 14Which industry often experiences a spike in sales after Black Friday?

  15. 15Do all countries hold Black Friday on the same date?

  16. 16Which global pandemic accelerated the trend of online Black Friday shopping?

  17. 17What is the name for the Tuesday following Cyber Monday, focusing on charitable giving?

  18. 18What is the significance of the color 'black' in Black Friday?

  19. 19Which tech product saw record sales on Black Friday 2011?

  20. 20Which city had a major stampede in 2008 leading to multiple injuries on Black Friday?

  21. 21What item is not typically discounted on Black Friday?

  22. 22Which month does Black Friday occur in?

  23. 23In what year did some retailers begin Black Friday sales as early as October?

  24. 24How do many online retailers notify customers of Black Friday deals?

  25. 25How long does the Black Friday sale period typically last?

  26. 26What do many Americans do on the day after Black Friday?

  27. 27In 2019, what percentage of Black Friday shoppers used mobile devices to make purchases?

  28. 28Which state has the highest average Black Friday spending?

  29. 29In 2014, which company's Black Friday ads were leaked in September?

  30. 30Why did Black Friday 2012 see longer store hours than previous years?

  31. 31Which store had a famous 'door buster' deal selling a laptop for less than $200 in 2011?

  32. 32What was the average Black Friday discount across all deals in 2016?

  33. 33In which country did Black Friday become widely recognized after 2010?

  34. 34What percentage of Black Friday deals in 2015 were for electronics?

  35. 35What day of the week does Black Friday always fall on?

  36. 36Which outdoor retailer announced in 2015 it would remain closed on Black Friday?

  37. 37What was a popular toy heavily discounted on Black Friday in 1996?

  38. 38Which credit card is the most used during Black Friday sales?

  39. 39How do some shoppers prepare for in-store Black Friday sales?

  40. 40What was the total online spend on Black Friday 2017 in the US?

  41. 41In 2013, which company used drones as a promotional tactic for Black Friday?

  42. 42Which popular video game console was released right before Black Friday in 2013?

  43. 43How many people, on average, shop during the Black Friday weekend?

  44. 44How many people were estimated to shop online only on Black Friday in 2019?

  45. 45What was a common Black Friday deal for TVs in 2018?

  46. 46In 2019, what was the average amount an individual spent on Black Friday?

  47. 47Which toy was a hit on Black Friday in 1983?

  48. 48Which apparel item often sees significant discounts on Black Friday?

  49. 49What online payment method saw a surge on Black Friday 2020?

  50. 50What do many people buy during Black Friday?

  51. 51What type of deals are most common on Black Friday?

  52. 52Why do people line up early on Black Friday?

  53. 53What kind of items often sell out first on Black Friday?

  54. 54How do shoppers often learn about Black Friday sales?

  55. 55What do many stores offer to attract early shoppers?

  56. 56What do some people do to avoid crowded stores on Black Friday?

  57. 57What do families often plan before Black Friday?

  58. 58Which store section is usually busiest on Black Friday?

  59. 59What do some shoppers bring while waiting in long lines?

  60. 60Why do people compare prices before Black Friday?

Answer Key

  1. 1. 1960s
  2. 2. Philadelphia
  3. 3. No
  4. 4. USA
  5. 5. Singles' Day
  6. 6. Cyber Monday
  7. 7. It was when retailers 'moved into the black' or became profitable
  8. 8. Amazon
  9. 9. 1980s
  10. 10. Asda
  11. 11. Thanksgiving evening
  12. 12. 2016
  13. 13. Small Business Saturday
  14. 14. Tree farms
  15. 15. No
  16. 16. COVID-19
  17. 17. Giving Tuesday
  18. 18. It refers to ledgers historically moving from 'red' to 'black' indicating profit
  19. 19. iPad 2
  20. 20. New York
  21. 21. Luxury goods
  22. 22. November
  23. 23. 2020
  24. 24. Email newsletters
  25. 25. One day
  26. 26. Decorate for Christmas
  27. 27. About 60%
  28. 28. Delaware
  29. 29. Kohl's
  30. 30. To reduce in-store rushes
  31. 31. Best Buy
  32. 32. 37%
  33. 33. Canada
  34. 34. 30%
  35. 35. Friday
  36. 36. REI
  37. 37. Tickle Me Elmo
  38. 38. Visa
  39. 39. Camping outside the store
  40. 40. $5 billion
  41. 41. Amazon
  42. 42. PlayStation 4
  43. 43. Over 100 million
  44. 44. 58 million
  45. 45. 4K TVs under $300
  46. 46. $362
  47. 47. Cabbage Patch Kids
  48. 48. Winter jackets
  49. 49. Buy now, pay later
  50. 50. Electronics.
  51. 51. Large discounts.
  52. 52. To get limited deals.
  53. 53. Popular gadgets.
  54. 54. Online ads.
  55. 55. Doorbuster deals.
  56. 56. Shop online.
  57. 57. A shopping list.
  58. 58. Electronics aisle.
  59. 59. Snacks.
  60. 60. To find the best deal.

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