What is Singles Day?

Singles Day is a popular holiday among young Chinese people that celebrates their pride in being single. The date 11/11 was chosen in 1993 because the number 1 represents 1 person who is alone. The holiday has also become a popular date to celebrate relationships with it also being a popular wedding day.

Singles Day has become the largest offline and online shopping day in the world. The event is now nearly four times the size of Americas biggest shopping days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

When is Singles Day?

Singles Day is on November 11 (11/11) and was chosen because the number '1' resembles an individual who is alone.