When Is Thanksgiving?
Find out when Thanksgiving is this year in the US and Canada. Live countdown, dates for the next 10 years, and Thanksgiving traditions.
Next occurrence of Thanksgiving
Thursday, 26 November 2026
Thanksgiving in 2026: Thursday, 26 November 2026
What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. It is a national holiday and family celebration where Americans gather to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. Thanksgiving traditionally features a large family meal with turkey as the centrepiece. The holiday marks the beginning of the holiday season and is deeply rooted in American tradition and culture.
Traditions
- •Gathering with family for a large festive meal
- •Serving roast turkey as the main course
- •Side dishes like stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce
- •Watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade
- •Watching American football on television
- •Giving thanks and expressing gratitude
- •Preparing pumpkin pie for dessert
- •Travelling to spend time with family
Fun Facts
- ✨Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November
- ✨Approximately 46 million turkeys are eaten at Thanksgiving in the US
- ✨The first Thanksgiving is traditionally dated to 1621
- ✨Thanksgiving marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season
- ✨Black Friday follows the day after Thanksgiving
When is Thanksgiving each year?
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 November 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | 25 November 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | 23 November 2028 | Thursday |
| 2029 | 22 November 2029 | Thursday |
| 2030 | 28 November 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | 27 November 2031 | Thursday |
| 2032 | 25 November 2032 | Thursday |
| 2033 | 24 November 2033 | Thursday |
| 2034 | 23 November 2034 | Thursday |
| 2035 | 22 November 2035 | Thursday |
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