ShopperTrak forecasts that certain days during this hectic holiday shopping season will be quieter than others. The “10 best days to shop” are those with the least amount of foot traffic in stores. The weekdays after the busy Thanksgiving weekend top the list. These best days to shop will be Monday through Thursday following Thanksgiving weekend, with Tuesday, November 27th, taking the top place. During the Black Friday weekend last year, 684 million store visits resulted in $20.8 billion in retail purchases. ShopperTrak predicts this Black Friday will again be the holiday season’s top-performing day for both retail foot traffic and sales. After this burst of spending, most shoppers will temporarily reduce their shopping visits. Those who do return to stores November 26-29, however, will be rewarded, as retailers will have more time to devote to individual customers. The “last-minute” crowds start to shop during the two weeks leading up to Christmas. ShopperTrak’s forecasted best days to shop, ranked from least to most retail foot traffic:

Date Day of Week
1. November 27 Tuesday
2. November 26 Monday
3. November 28 Wednesday
4. December 4 Tuesday
5. November 29 Thursday
6. December 3 Monday
7. December 5 Wednesday
8. December 6 Thursday
9. December 10 Monday
10. December 11 Tuesday