๐ฆ 4th Thursday of November
How many days until Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | โฆ | |
| 2027 | Thursday | โฆ | |
| 2028 | Thursday | โฆ | |
| 2029 | Thursday | โฆ | |
| 2030 | Thursday | โฆ | |
| 2031 | Thursday | โฆ |
About Thanksgiving
US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November, fixed by federal law in 1941, so it moves between November 22 and 28. Canada's Thanksgiving is a different holiday on the second Monday of October. The Wednesday before is consistently one of the two busiest travel days of the year in the US.
A frozen turkey needs about 24 hours of fridge thawing per 4โ5 pounds, so a 16-pound bird should come out of the freezer the Sunday before. Grocery stores are open Thanksgiving morning but most close by early afternoon; nearly all are closed the evening.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does Thanksgiving change dates?
- Because it is defined as the fourth Thursday of November rather than a fixed date.
Content last reviewed: 2026-09-03