When is Thanksgiving (Canada) 2027?
Canadian Thanksgiving 2027 is Monday, October 11, 2027 — the second Monday of October, not the US Thursday in November.
Thanksgiving (Canada) 2027
Canadian Thanksgiving is the second Monday of October. In 2027 that Monday is Monday, October 11, 2027. It is a federal general holiday and a statutory holiday in most provinces and territories (notable exceptions can apply — verify locally).
Harvest thanksgiving traditions in Canada predate Confederation; the modern second-Monday date was fixed nationally in 1957. The holiday is earlier than US Thanksgiving because the Canadian harvest season ends sooner in much of the country.
If you work across the border, never reuse a US November date for Canadian school or payroll calendars. Fresh Calendars keeps separate when-is pages for Canadian and US Thanksgiving.
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This page always shows the next Thanksgiving (Canada): once Monday, October 11, 2027 has passed, it switches to the 2028 date.
Thanksgiving (Canada) dates, 2027 to 2031
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
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| 2027 | October 11 | Monday |
| 2028 | October 9 | Monday |
| 2029 | October 8 | Monday |
| 2030 | October 14 | Monday |
| 2031 | October 13 | Monday |
How the date is calculated
Canadian Thanksgiving uses an nth-weekday rule: the second Monday of October. For 2027 that resolves to Monday, October 11, 2027. US Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November) is a different rule on a different when-is URL.
The same date rules power our Canada holidays list.
A Monday harvest holiday
Many Canadian families gather for a turkey dinner on the Sunday or Monday of the long weekend. Parades and football appear in some cities, but the cultural center of gravity is the family meal and autumn travel.
Because the holiday is a Monday, the planning unit is usually a three-day weekend. October printables should show the Monday holiday clearly so Friday packing and Sunday dinners are scheduled against the correct week.
Print this month
Open the October 2027 printable and mark Thanksgiving (Canada) beside other Canadian dates from our Canada holidays hub. Prefer a wall overview? Grab the 2027 yearly poster.
Plan around Thanksgiving (Canada)
- Circle the second Monday of October on the October 2027 sheet — do not use the US November Thanksgiving cell.
- Book inter-city travel early; the Thanksgiving Monday weekend fills trains and highways.
- Meal prep: put shopping on the Thursday/Friday before Monday, October 11, 2027 on a weekly planner.
- Compare with US Thanksgiving only if you manage binational teams — publish both dates explicitly.
- Use the weekly planner pack for the days around Monday, October 11, 2027.
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FAQ
What date is Thanksgiving (Canada) in 2027?
Thanksgiving (Canada) 2027 falls on Monday, October 11, 2027.
How is Thanksgiving (Canada) calculated?
Canadian Thanksgiving uses an nth-weekday rule: the second Monday of October. For 2027 that resolves to Monday, October 11, 2027. US Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November) is a different rule on a different when-is URL.
Which printable calendar should I use for Thanksgiving (Canada) 2027?
Download the October 2027 printable and mark Thanksgiving (Canada) on the grid. Canadian statutory dates are listed on our Canada holidays hub with matching when-is pages.
Does this page change every year?
Yes. After Thanksgiving (Canada) 2027 passes, /when-is/ca-thanksgiving/ switches to the next date, the same way our monthly calendar pages roll forward.
Is Canadian Thanksgiving the same day as US Thanksgiving in 2027?
No. Canada observes the second Monday of October (Monday, October 11, 2027 in 2027). The US observes the fourth Thursday of November. They rarely coincide.
Why is Canadian Thanksgiving on a Monday?
Federal law sets Thanksgiving Day as the second Monday in October, creating a consistent long weekend rather than a mid-week fixed date.