| El Buen Fin | |
|---|---|
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| Observed by | Mexico |
| Celebrations | Shopping |
| Date | Weekend prior to the Mexican Revolution holiday. |
| Related to | Black Friday, Day of the Revolution, and Christmas |
El Buen Fin (short for "El Buen Fin de Semana," meaning "The Good Weekend") is an annual nationwide shopping event in Mexico. It began in 2011. It occurs the weekend before Mexican Revolution Day, which is observed on the third Monday of November. On this weekend, major retailers extend their store hours[1] and offer special promotions, including extended credit terms and price promotions.
The purpose of El Buen Fin is to stimulate the economy by encouraging consumption[2] and to improve quality of life through promotions and discounts. It was inspired by the American tradition of Black Friday and emerged as an initiative of Council of Business Coordination,[3] in association with the federal government and private sector organizations.
- ^ Espinosa, Eréndira (17 November 2011). "Las tiendas ampliarán horarios en Buen Fin". Excélsior. Archived from the original on Nov 25, 2021.
- ^ "Deals or Debt? Mexico's Controversial Black Friday". ABC News. November 17, 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ Guthrie, Amy (November 18, 2011). "Mexico Introduces its own version of 'Black Friday'–style shopping blitz". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 18 Aug 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2013.