🦃 Thanksgiving
Use this page to check Thanksgiving dates by year, confirm the exact Thursday for a given year, and jump into year-specific pages for holiday planning.
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Thursday.
Not a federal public holiday
Thanksgiving is a federal public holiday in the United States.
How the date works
Thanksgiving in the United States is observed on the fourth Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Thursday.
Questions people ask
When is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving in the United States follows a recurring calendar rule. In 2026, it falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. In 2027, it falls on Thursday, November 25, 2027.
Why does the date for Thanksgiving change every year?
Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Thursday.
Is Thanksgiving a public holiday?
Thanksgiving is a federal public holiday in the United States.
How can I check Thanksgiving for a specific year?
Open a year page such as Thanksgiving 2026 or Thanksgiving 2027 to get the exact date and jump into the matching month calendar.