Green Monday

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 24, 2022
Fact-checked by Sakshi Raturi
Green Monday brings great offers and holiday deals for customers.

This popular internet shopping day is observed as the busiest shopping day with many deals.

Green Monday marks the biggest sale day for the holiday shopping season as people getting ready for Christmas might miss getting gifts on time, so this is the day to grab attractive deals.

The second Monday of December is recorded as one of the busiest days with consumers, so retailers extend great deals on products. Leading retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart all whopping record sales on this day, probably why the 'Green' in Green Monday comes from all the holiday sales.

Green Monday carries a rush which people are more likely to overcome with money as long as they receive Christmas gifts on time.

Green Monday is not as advertised as Cyber Monday or Black Friday but witnesses a similar surge of shoppers. The event enables an online shopping experience, so its popularity is more likely seen in Millenials and Gen Z.

Keep reading to learn more about Green Monday. Share the holiday season spirit and let others know of exciting offers available throughout the day!

Where is Green Monday celebrated?

Green Monday is most widely celebrated in the United States but other nations, celebrating the holiday season and Christmas gifting culture also observe this day.

Who is Green Monday celebrated by?

Americans across the world take benefit from this holiday shopping event.

When did Green Monday first start?

Green Monday first started in the year 2007.

Who started Green Monday?

American e-commerce giant eBay coined the term Green Monday and started the day as well.

History And Timeline

Green Monday is a recently started event, long after its related events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Though recently created, the event was coined long after perceiving customer holiday shopping behavior in December.

The onset of the Christmas season leads stores to extend attractive deals, but there are always many people who miss out on getting gifts on time.

Green Monday recognizes those shoppers. Being the second Monday of December, it is their closest chance to grab exciting offers on gifts, and as a result, Green Monday sales account for the urgency leading to high sales on this day.

Black Friday Founded

The retail shopping term Black Friday came into existence which marked the beginning of the holiday season in America. Retail stores celebrate Black Friday by extending great deals and discounted offers on a wide range of products. The offer is available both in stores and online.

'50s

Cyber Monday Term Used

Cyber Monday was first used to depict the whopping sales experienced by retailed the day after Thanksgiving.

November 28, 2005

Green Monday Coined

E-commerce giant eBay coined the term Green Monday, one of the busiest days in holidays.

2007

Green Monday Rising Popularity

Green Monday started rising to prominence as it solidified in the retail lexicon.

2010

Green Monday Anniversary

eBay celebrated the 10th anniversary of Green Monday by extending many offers through the day on their site.

2017

Traditions And Customs

People use the second Monday of December to shop all Christmas demands from online retailers. While buying gifts for the upcoming holidays, one can also grab gifts for next year if the Green Monday sales deal is too good to drop.

Ways To Celebrate Green Monday

Green Monday sales are best celebrated by getting everything you want for Christmas. Buy gifts for relatives, kids and pamper yourself at the same time as exciting deals offer something for everyone.

Make sure to create a list without going too overboard with the money. Save yourself from crowded stores and non-negotiable deals. Let Green Monday sales smoothen your holiday shopping experience!

Facts And Stats

  • Green Monday is also called Cyber Monday 2.
  • Green Monday is the biggest year-end sale, calling online shoppers to pick their forgotten holiday deals.
  • The day came into existence as eBay took account of how the second Monday of the year offered the most number of sales.
  • The Green Monday sale that falls before the holiday season is one of the most successful.

What day is Green Monday 2022?

December 13, 2022

How do people celebrate Green Monday?

There is nothing better for consumers to redeem exceptional deals on Green Day than any other day, so people go shopping.

Is Green Monday Online Only?

Yes, the Green Monday celebration works only on online mode.

What are some important facts about Green Monday?

Green Monday was started by eBay, and the Green Monday event lasts about ten days before Christmas.

Why do most families like Green Monday?

Most families like Green Monday as products are available with heavy discounts on the last Monday of December.

What are some events related to Green Monday?

Along with Green Monday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are related events.

What is the motto of Green Monday?

Green Monday aims to deliver early gifts for people who forget to buy gifts on time in the holiday season.

Does this day help the environment?

Green Monday is not related to the environment or being environmentally friendly.

Is it ethical to celebrate this day?

Buying too many clothes impacts nature; therefore, the practice is not entirely ethical, but people who buy things in a restricted form can practice this day ethically.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, December 14, 2020
  • Monday, December 13, 2021
  • Monday, December 12, 2022
  • Monday, December 11, 2023
  • Monday, December 09, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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