How many days until Thanksgiving Day?
Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. There are 131 days left until Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day is observed on Fourth Thursday in November.
Date & Planning Details
Thanksgiving Day is observed on Fourth Thursday in November.
Check local rules because holiday status can vary.
Thanksgiving Day Calendar (2026-2100)
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left | Weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 26 | Thu | 131 days | No |
| 2027 | November 25 | Thu | 495 days | No |
| 2028 | November 23 | Thu | 859 days | No |
| 2029 | November 22 | Thu | 1223 days | No |
| 2030 | November 28 | Thu | 1594 days | No |
| 2031 | November 27 | Thu | 1958 days | No |
| 2032 | November 25 | Thu | 2322 days | No |
| 2033 | November 24 | Thu | 2686 days | No |
| 2034 | November 23 | Thu | 3050 days | No |
| 2035 | November 22 | Thu | 3414 days | No |
What is Thanksgiving Day?
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is observed on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a federal holiday often used for family gatherings, shared meals, travel, parades, football, volunteering, and the start of the late-year holiday season.
How People Observe It
Many people mark Thanksgiving with a meal, family visits, messages of thanks, local charity work, parades, and televised events. Travel demand is often high during the days before and after the holiday.
Date variation note
This countdown follows the United States date. Thanksgiving is observed on different dates in Canada and some other places.
Planning note
Because Thanksgiving always falls on a Thursday, many schools, offices, and services may adjust schedules for the long weekend.
History and Background
Thanksgiving in the United States developed from harvest observances, public proclamations, and later federal holiday law.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Thanksgiving Day?
In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November.
Is Thanksgiving always on the same date?
No. The weekday is fixed, but the calendar date changes each year between November 22 and November 28.
Is Thanksgiving a public holiday?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday in the United States.
Why does Thanksgiving affect travel dates?
Many people travel for family visits around the long weekend, so airports, roads, and trains can be busier than usual.
Does every country celebrate Thanksgiving on this date?
No. This page uses the U.S. date. Canada and some other places observe Thanksgiving on different dates.
Thanksgiving Timeline
These dates show how the U.S. Thanksgiving calendar became fixed.
A harvest gathering at Plymouth became one of the best-known early stories linked with Thanksgiving traditions.
George Washington issued a national Thanksgiving proclamation.
Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving day in November.
Thanksgiving was recognized among federal holidays in the United States.
U.S. law set Thanksgiving Day as the fourth Thursday in November.
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