Ah, Black Friday! The day after Thanksgiving when the masses are lured into stores (and online) with the promise of once-a-year deals and doorbusters. But this shopping holiday is more than just carts, queues, and quick clicks. From its historical origins to record-breaking sales stats, Black Friday has some intriguing stories tucked away amid its crowded aisles. Have you ever wondered why it’s called “Black Friday” or which products typically see the biggest discounts?
This set of Black Friday trivia questions and answers is designed to take you on a whirlwind tour of the shopping frenzy phenomenon. Whether you’re an avid deal hunter or someone who prefers to stay far away from the chaos, these trivia tidbits are sure to surprise and enlighten you. So before you don your shopping shoes and brave the hustle and bustle, take a moment to test your Black Friday IQ. Will you bag a trivia bargain or get left in the clearance section?
For more shopping and holiday insights, check out our December Trivia and November quizzes. And don’t forget our classic general knowledge trivia questions for a mixed bag of challenges!
An employee at what store was trampled to death on Black Friday at Green Acres Mall in 2008?
Target
Nike Outlet Store
Walmart
Walgreens
According to Roto-Rooter, the day after Thanksgiving is the year’s busiest day for who?
Plumbers
Doctors
Teachers
Electricians
Which of these films take place during Black Friday?
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Empire Records
40 Year-Old Virgin
Which group spent the most online on Black Friday 2021?
Generation Z
Millennials
Generation X
Boomers
Where does the horror classic “Dawn of the Dead” take place?
Shopping Mall
Walmart
General Store
5th Avenue Shops
What day in November is Black Friday in 2023?
24th
23rd
28th
25th
What was the most searched product for Black Friday worldwide in November 2021?
Nintendo Switch
Air Jordan Shoes
iPhone 12
Xbox
What type of “shopping” takes place in the film “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”?
Bartering
Window Shopping
Shoplifting
Bargain Hunting
In 2011, what did a woman from California do to score a Black Friday deal on an Xbox?
Punch The Clerk
Pepper Spray Crowd
Pull Fire Alarm
Drive Car Through Front Door
A new US Black Friday online spending record was set in 2022. How much was spent?
$9.12 Billion
$21.12 Billion
$121.12 Billion
$1.12 Billion
Which retailer in the USA does the most in annual sales?
Target
Home Depot
Amazon.com
Walmart
How much did the average American spend on Black Friday in 2021?
$1,230
$230
$430
$30
What action figure is the holiday season’s must-have toy in “Jingle All The Way”?
Demon Slayer
Max Headroom
Turbo-Man Action Figure
Mega Man
In the 1960s, what did Philadelphia department stores attempt to rebrand Black Friday?
Coupon Day
Happy Friday
Big Friday
Shoppers Day
In 2021, how many dollars were spent on Black Friday online shopping?
$221.9 billion
$8.9 billion
$1.9 billion
$28.9 billion
American factories in the 1950s used the term Black Friday for e workers who did what after Thanksgiving?
Went On Strike
Called In Sick
Worked Overtime
Quit
What generation was the top Black Friday shopper in 2022?
Generation Z
Millennials
Generation X
Boomers
What is the Monday shopping day after Thanksgiving called?
Blue Monday
Monday Returns
Cyber Monday
Monday Money Day
Who was the top Black Friday retailer for the second year in a row in 2021?
Walmart
Target
Macys
Amazon
In Mexico, Black Friday is called what?
El Buen Fin
Regalos Gratis
Gran Viernes
Mucha Diversion
On what date in 2022 did Cyber Monday fall?
30th of November
28th of November
26th of November
1st of December
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