A holiday countdown
Thanksgiving is getting closer.
In the US, Thanksgiving falls on the 4th Thursday in November. Families and friends often gather to share a meal and give thanks.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Thanksgiving in the United States
The US Thanksgiving holiday is followed by the widely known Black Friday shopping day.
About Thanksgiving
The holiday is often linked to a harvest feast shared in 1621 by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people. Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving in 1863, and Congress fixed the date in 1941. Roast turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are traditional, and the Macy's parade in New York has been a morning fixture for generations.
When is Thanksgiving?
In the US it falls on the fourth Thursday of November, while Canada celebrates its own Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October, which is why the dates differ.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Thursday 26 November 2026 | Thursday 25 November 2027 | Thursday 23 November 2028 |
| Canada | Monday 12 October 2026 | Monday 11 October 2027 | Monday 9 October 2028 |
Planning around Thanksgiving
The Wednesday before and the Sunday after are among the busiest travel days of the year, so book flights early and order the turkey in advance. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Thanksgiving questions
How many days until Thanksgiving?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Thanksgiving, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Thanksgiving in 2027?
In the United States calendar, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 25 November 2027. The date is different in some other countries, so check the table above for your calendar.
Is Thanksgiving celebrated on the same day in Canada?
No. Canadian Thanksgiving is held on the second Monday of October, roughly six weeks earlier than the American holiday. It is a statutory holiday in most provinces and has its own harvest-focused traditions.