What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. It is rooted in giving thanks for the harvest and the blessings of the past year. Similar traditions exist in Canada and other countries, though dates may differ.
In the U.S., the holiday was proclaimed a national observance by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, and since then every president has issued a Thanksgiving proclamation.
When is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving in 2026 is on November 26, 2026 - Thursday.
Upcoming Thanksgiving Dates
| Holiday | Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | 2024 | November 28, 2024 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving | 2025 | November 27, 2025 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving | 2026 | November 26, 2026 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving | 2027 | November 25, 2027 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving | 2028 | November 23, 2028 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving | 2029 | November 22, 2029 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving | 2030 | November 28, 2030 | Thursday |