Thanksgiving 2026: All Stories and Key Dates

Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, Nov. 26. Our stories on the date, school breaks, store hours, the parade and NFL games on TV, and when to thaw the turkey.

Start hereThanksgiving 2026 Is Thursday, Nov. 26: Why the Date Moves, the 1941 Fourth-Thursday Rule and What Is Closed

Coming up in Thanksgiving 2026

Nov 21SatStart thawing a 16-20 lb turkey in the fridge (Nov. 21-22)In 29 days+ Google
Nov 23MonThanksgiving week off in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm BeachIn 31 days+ Google
Nov 26ThuThanksgivingIn 34 days+ Google
Nov 27FriBlack Friday: store opening timesIn 35 days+ Google

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School Calendars

Thanksgiving Break 2026: Dates for 21 Large School Districts, From Full-Week Breaks to Two Days Off

October 22, 2026

Holidays

Thanksgiving 2026 TV Schedule: The 100th Macy's Parade and Every NFL Game From Wednesday to Black Friday

October 22, 2026

Holidays

When to Thaw Your Thanksgiving Turkey in 2026: Safe Timeline by Weight

October 22, 2026

Retail Dates

Black Friday 2026 Store Hours: Walmart, Target, Best Buy Opening Times and Who Closes on Thanksgiving

October 20, 2026

School Calendars

Broward County School Calendar 2026-27: Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break, Spring Break and a May 28 Last Day

October 19, 2026

School Calendars

Miami-Dade School Calendar 2026-27: Thanksgiving Week Off, Winter Recess and a June 3 Last Day

October 19, 2026

School Calendars

Palm Beach County School Calendar 2026-27: Thanksgiving Week Off, Winter Break and a May 27 Last Day

October 19, 2026

Retail Dates

Costco Holiday Closures 2026-27: Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas, Open Veterans Day and Black Friday

October 19, 2026

Planning

November 2026 Calendar With Holidays: Every Important Date, Thanksgiving Week and How Many Days Until Each

October 19, 2026

Holidays

Thanksgiving 2026 Is Thursday, Nov. 26: Why the Date Moves, the 1941 Fourth-Thursday Rule and What Is Closed

October 17, 2026

About this section

10 stories. A story joins this page when it covers Thanksgiving 2026; the newest is first. Other topics: Election 2026, Christmas and Winter Holidays 2026, Halloween 2026, Holiday Shopping 2026, Social Security and Benefits.