When Is US Thanksgiving 2026?
US Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
US Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 â a Thursday. That is 34 days from today. The date is confirmed, so the only thing that moves is the countdown itself.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | Fri 26 Nov 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Sun 26 Nov 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Mon 26 Nov 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Tue 26 Nov 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | Wed 26 Nov 2031 | Wednesday |
Why the day of the week moves
A date advances by one weekday each year, because 365 days is 52 weeks plus one day. In a leap year it advances by two, which is why the weekday occasionally jumps. Over the six years in the table above you can watch both patterns: the single-step years and the leap-year double step.
This matters more than it sounds if you are planning around a weekend. An event that lands on a Saturday this year may fall midweek in two years' time, which changes everything from travel to time off.
About US Thanksgiving 2026
US Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The fourth Thursday of November: turkey, gratitude, football and complicated family logistics â America's most-traveled holiday week.
The live counter above updates every second and automatically switches to 'days since' once the day arrives.
Quick facts
| Date | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Holiday / observance |