In the shopping world, the second Monday of December is known as Green Monday. It’s a major e-commerce day for last-minute holiday shoppers and one of the busiest online shopping days after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
This date is usually the cutoff for retailers to guarantee delivery by December 25. Because of this, Green Monday is actually one of the bigger online shopping days of the year, and online retailers typically offer great deals to ensure all their remaining merchandise moves out.
When Is Green Monday This Year?
In 2025, Green Monday falls on December 8.
The date is easy to figure out because it always takes place on the second Monday of December. That means Green Monday will always be somewhere between December 8 and December 14.
Visit Days of the Year’s Green Monday page to see the exact day it falls this year, when Green Monday was in previous years, and what day to look forward to Green Monday over the next few years.
How Did Green Monday Start?
Green Monday was named in 2007 by eBay because of how much money the site made from last-minute shoppers on that day. That year, it was eBay’s biggest sales day of the year.
“Green” has two meanings here:
- First, it refers to the money the retailer made that day; it’s the most profitable of the year.
- Second, green refers to eBay arguing that it’s more environmentally friendly than a brick-and-mortar store. However, all those shipping boxes used to send goods sold from the site might make that claim challenging to defend.
Cyber Monday vs. Green Monday
Some circles call Green Monday “Cyber Monday 2” because of the deals. Best Buy has described the day as “one of the biggest online shopping events of the year.”
Like many other retailers, it offers Green Monday deals comparable, if not better, than what you might get on Cyber Monday.
The day has never done better than Cyber Monday in sales, but it does run a close second.
Where to Find Green Monday Deals
Green Monday deals are all over the web, and most larger online retailers will participate.
For the most part, Green Monday deals are in the same places as Cyber Monday bargains. If you miss some Cyber Monday savings, check out the same retailer a few weeks later. You might find the same deal you missed or an even better one.
FAQ
Does Green Monday apply to online stores only?
Yes, Green Monday is an online-only event like other online shopping holidays. In addition to retailers’ websites, you might be able to find Green Monday deals in some of the best mobile shopping apps.
How does Green Monday compare to Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the more well-known shopping holiday that falls on the Monday after Thanksgiving. While Green Monday lands in the second week of December each year, the sales might not be as apparent as Cyber Monday deals. You may find Green Monday deals labeled as different holiday promotions that start around or on that Monday.
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