How many days until Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 25, 2027.
US Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November, a date fixed by Congress in 1941.
Thanksgiving is a day for gathering with family over turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pie, and for parades and football on television. Because it moves each year, it can land anywhere from November 22 to November 28. Counting down helps with the logistics: booking flights before prices climb, ordering a fresh turkey, and working out when to start thawing a frozen one, which can take several days in the fridge.
Thanksgiving in the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 26 | Thursday |
| 2027 | November 25 | Thursday |
| 2028 | November 23 | Thursday |
| 2029 | November 22 | Thursday |
| 2030 | November 28 | Thursday |
Facts about Thanksgiving
- President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863, during the Civil War.
- In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt moved it a week earlier to lengthen the holiday shopping season, and some states refused to follow.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is Thanksgiving on a Thursday?
- Presidents traditionally proclaimed a Thursday of thanksgiving; Lincoln chose the last Thursday of November in 1863, and Congress later fixed it as the fourth.
- Is the day after Thanksgiving a holiday?
- It is not a federal holiday, but many employers give the Friday off, and it is known for Black Friday sales.
- When is Canadian Thanksgiving?
- Canada celebrates on the second Monday of October, so this countdown is for the US date.
More countdowns
- Halloween
- Christmas
- New Year's Day
- Valentine's Day
- Easter
- Mother's Day
- Father's Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
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