How many days until Thanksgiving?
There are 51 days until Thanksgiving 2026, which falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. That is 7 weeks and 2 days, or 34 business days.
Thanksgiving: dates for the next 10 years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, November 25, 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, November 23, 2028 |
| 2029 | Thursday, November 22, 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday, November 28, 2030 |
| 2031 | Thursday, November 27, 2031 |
| 2032 | Thursday, November 25, 2032 |
| 2033 | Thursday, November 24, 2033 |
| 2034 | Thursday, November 23, 2034 |
| 2035 | Thursday, November 22, 2035 |
Related dates
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 25 days away |
|---|---|---|
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 | 52 days away |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 30, 2026 | 55 days away |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25, 2026 | 80 days away |
Why Thanksgiving moves every year
US Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November, so it always falls between November 22 and November 28. The rule was fixed by Congress in 1941, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt had moved the holiday a week earlier in 1939 to lengthen the Christmas shopping season. That change was nicknamed “Franksgiving”.
Thanksgiving week timeline
- Thawing the turkey: the USDA advises allowing at least a day (24 hours) in the fridge for every 5 pounds of turkey. A 20-pound bird needs at least four days, so move it to the fridge by the Sunday before Thanksgiving (USDA).
- Travel: the Wednesday before and the Sunday after Thanksgiving are among the busiest travel days of the year. Book flights early and leave extra time for driving.
- Black Friday is the day after, Friday, November 27, 2026, followed by Cyber Monday on Monday, November 30, 2026.
Canadian Thanksgiving is different: it falls on the second Monday of October.
Thanksgiving Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays. See the full federal holiday calendar for 2026, including observed days off and bank closures.
Deadlines and rules mentioned here are summaries for general information, not legal, financial or medical advice. See our methodology and official sources, and confirm important dates with the relevant agency.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Thanksgiving?
Always the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. See the table above for the exact date in each of the next ten years.
What is the earliest and latest date for Thanksgiving?
The earliest possible date is November 22 and the latest is November 28.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
No. Only Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday, although many employers give Black Friday off as well.
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