When is Thanksgiving 2026?
US Thanksgiving: fourth Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving 2026
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. US Thanksgiving: fourth Thursday of November.
This page always shows the next Thanksgiving: once Thursday, November 26, 2026 has passed, it switches to the 2027 date.
Thanksgiving dates, 2026 to 2030
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 26 | Thursday |
| 2027 | November 25 | Thursday |
| 2028 | November 23 | Thursday |
| 2029 | November 22 | Thursday |
| 2030 | November 28 | Thursday |
How the date is calculated
Thanksgiving follows an nth-weekday rule: the fourth Thursday of November. For 2026 that resolves to Thursday, November 26, 2026.
The same holiday engine powers our US holidays list and US Holidays Marked monthly templates.
Print this month
Open the November 2026 printable and choose the holidays-marked template so Thanksgiving is labeled in-cell when the engine includes it. Prefer a wall overview? Grab the 2026 yearly poster or plan ahead with 2027 yearly.
Plan around Thanksgiving
- Block travel and school closures on the November 2026 sheet before the week fills up.
- Use the weekly planner pack for the seven days around Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Scan nearby federal or observance days on the full US holidays list.
- For classrooms, jump to the school-year hub and mark breaks by hand.
- Use the weekly planner pack for the days around Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Latest news
- Orange County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27: Thanksgiving Break Nov. 23-27 and Key Dates
- New Movies in Theaters November 2026: Release Dates for Hunger Games, Hexed and More
- New Netflix Shows November 2026: Black Doves Season 2 on Nov. 5, Hunting Wives on Nov. 26
Nearby holidays
FAQ
What date is Thanksgiving in 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
How is Thanksgiving calculated?
Thanksgiving follows an nth-weekday rule: the fourth Thursday of November. For 2026 that resolves to Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Which printable calendar should I use for Thanksgiving 2026?
Download the November 2026 printable and choose the US Holidays Marked template so Thanksgiving is labeled in-cell when the engine includes it.
Does this page change every year?
Yes. After Thanksgiving 2026 passes, /when-is/thanksgiving/ switches to the next date, the same way our monthly calendar pages roll forward.