Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year in the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries. It falls on the Monday immediately after Thanksgiving weekend — three days after Black Friday. In 2023, US consumers spent $12.4 billion online on Cyber Monday, making it the largest US e-commerce day ever recorded and surpassing even Black Friday's online total. The day was invented in the United States in 2005 and has since become a global retail phenomenon.
The term 'Cyber Monday' was coined by Ellen Davis and Scott Culp of the National Retail Federation (NRF) in a November 2005 press release titled 'Cyber Monday Quickly Becoming One of the Biggest Online Shopping Days of the Year.' The concept was rooted in a real observed behaviour: after the Thanksgiving weekend, online sales spiked the following Monday as workers returned to offices with fast internet connections — home broadband was not yet universal in 2005. The name stuck and became a marketing phenomenon.
Today Cyber Monday is dominated by deals on electronics, software, subscriptions, fashion and home goods. Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Apple offer some of the deepest discounts of the year. Unlike Black Friday, Cyber Monday is almost entirely an online event — there are no physical store queues, no door-buster stampedes, and deals often extend through the entire Cyber Week from Monday to Friday. The day is particularly strong for deal seekers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, where broadband penetration and e-commerce infrastructure are most mature.
When is Cyber Monday 2026?
Cyber Monday 2026 falls on November 30, 2026 — the Monday after US Thanksgiving.
When is Cyber Monday 2027?
Cyber Monday 2027 falls on November 29, 2027.
Is Cyber Monday only in the US?
No. Cyber Monday originated in the US in 2005 but is now a major shopping event in the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Brazil and many other countries. It is not limited to Latin America.
Is Cyber Monday better than Black Friday for deals?
For online purchases, Cyber Monday typically offers the deepest discounts on electronics, software, fashion and subscriptions. Black Friday tends to have better in-store deals and earlier access to limited stock. Today many retailers run identical deals across both days.
What are the best Cyber Monday deals?
Historically the best Cyber Monday deals are on laptops, tablets, televisions, headphones, video games, streaming subscriptions, software and fashion. Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Apple consistently offer notable discounts.
How long do Cyber Monday deals last?
Most major retailers extend Cyber Monday deals through the full 'Cyber Week' — from Monday to Friday. Some deals sell out within hours; others last the full week.
Do UK and Australian retailers do Cyber Monday?
Yes. Most major retailers in the UK (Amazon UK, Currys, Argos, John Lewis) and Australia (JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Amazon AU) now offer Cyber Monday deals.
When do Cyber Monday deals start?
Many retailers start their Cyber Monday sales on Sunday night or even on Black Friday itself. The largest single-day deals typically go live at midnight ET on Monday.
Can I get Cyber Monday deals on a phone?
Yes. Over 55% of Cyber Monday purchases are now made on mobile devices. All major retailers have mobile apps and mobile-optimised websites for easy shopping.
What is Cyber Week?
Cyber Week refers to the extended period of online deals from Black Friday through Cyber Monday and often the entire first week of December. It was created by retailers to spread demand and reduce server overload on a single day.