When Is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Sources: US Code Updated
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Thanksgiving dates, 2026 to 2035
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | |
| 2027 | Thursday | |
| 2028 | Thursday | |
| 2029 | Thursday | |
| 2030 | Thursday | |
| 2031 | Thursday | |
| 2032 | Thursday | |
| 2033 | Thursday | |
| 2034 | Thursday | |
| 2035 | Thursday |
How the date is set
Thanksgiving in the United States is the fourth Thursday of November, so it falls between November 22 and November 28.
Thanksgiving is a US federal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. Canada celebrates its own Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October.
Good to know
- The fourth Thursday has been fixed by law since 1941.
- It is always a Thursday, and the day after is Black Friday.
- In years when November has five Thursdays, Thanksgiving is not the last one.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Thanksgiving in 2026?
Thursday. Thanksgiving 2026 falls on November 26, 2026.
How many days until Thanksgiving?
44 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is Thanksgiving on the same date every year?
No. Thanksgiving in the United States is the fourth Thursday of November, so it falls between November 22 and November 28.
When is Thanksgiving in 2027?
Thursday, November 25, 2027.
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
Yes. Thanksgiving is one of the eleven US federal holidays. When it falls on a Saturday it is observed on the Friday before, and when it falls on a Sunday, on the Monday after.