How many days until Thanksgiving 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 26 days until Thanksgiving Day 2026 (United States), on Thursday 26 November 2026.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Thursday 26 November 2026.
- Observed in: United States.
- How the date is set: US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, as set by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).
- Dates last checked: 21 October 2026.
Live countdown to Thanksgiving Day 2026 (United States), on Thursday 26 November 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 26 days, or 3 weeks and 5 days
- 18 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Thursday
When are the next dates for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Day 2026 (United States) is on Thursday 26 November 2026, and Thanksgiving Day 2027 (United States) is on Thursday 25 November 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 26 November 2026 | 26 |
| 2027 | Thursday 25 November 2027 | 390 |
| 2028 | Thursday 23 November 2028 | 754 |
| 2029 | Thursday 22 November 2029 | 1118 |
| 2030 | Thursday 28 November 2030 | 1489 |
How is the date of Thanksgiving set?
US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, as set by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).
Thanksgiving Day is a US federal holiday, traditionally celebrated with a family meal. Its date can fall anywhere from 22 to 28 November.
Canadian Thanksgiving is a separate holiday on the second Monday in October.
Sources
Dates last checked on 21 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Thanksgiving 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 26 days until Thanksgiving Day 2026 (United States), on Thursday 26 November 2026. That is 3 weeks and 5 days, with 18 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Thanksgiving 2026?
- Thanksgiving Day 2026 (United States) falls on Thursday 26 November 2026. US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, as set by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).
- When is Thanksgiving in 2027?
- Thanksgiving Day 2027 (United States) falls on Thursday 25 November 2027.
- Why does the date of Thanksgiving change?
- US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, as set by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).