11.11 · 2026

Singles’ Day 11.11

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Nov 11 (Wed)in 16 days

Singles’ Day (11.11) is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It’s a shopping festival that started in China. AliExpress has announced its 11.11 festival for November 1–18 (your country’s site may differ). Ordering from abroad? Check duties first: the US has no duty-free limit on imports right now.

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11.11 dates

Nov 1 (Sun)in 6 daysAliExpress 11.11 startsRuns to Nov 18 per AliExpress’s Oct 15 announcement
Nov 11 (Wed)in 16 daysSingles’ DayWednesday
Nov 27 (Fri)in 32 daysBlack FridayThe day after US Thanksgiving

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Official store prices by country

Duty on orders from abroad

United StatesNone ($0)
De minimis suspended for all countries since Aug 29, 2025; duties and fees apply. Repealed by law from Jul 1, 2027.
United KingdomDuty-free to £135
VAT is charged at checkout by the seller or marketplace; the £135 duty relief ends by Oct 2028 at the latest.
European UnionNone
The €150 duty exemption ended Jul 1, 2026: a flat €3 duty per item until Jul 2028, plus VAT from the first euro.
CanadaC$20
By mail or courier from most countries. Courier shipments from the US or Mexico: tax-free to C$40, duty-free to C$150.
AustraliaA$1,000
No duty or tax at the border, but 10% GST is charged at checkout. Alcohol and tobacco excluded.

From each country’s customs authority.

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FAQ

When is Singles’ Day 2026?

Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The four ones in 11/11 stand for single people, hence the name.

How long does the AliExpress 11.11 sale run?

AliExpress’s October 15, 2026 announcement says its 11.11 festival runs from November 1 to 18. Dates on your country’s site may differ.

Will I pay import duty on 11.11 orders?

It depends on where you live. The US suspended its de minimis exemption for all countries on August 29, 2025, so duties and fees apply. The UK waives duty up to £135 but VAT is charged at checkout. The EU charges €3 per item since July 1, 2026, plus VAT. Canada’s limit is C$20 by mail; Australia’s is A$1,000 with 10% GST at checkout.

Is Singles’ Day the same as Black Friday?

No. Singles’ Day is November 11. Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, the day after US Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday is November 30.