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When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026 — that's 194 days (27 weeks) from today.
Below you'll find the exact date, the day of the week, a live countdown, and everything you need to plan ahead — plus a free iPhone widget that keeps Thanksgiving on your home screen.
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Date details for Thanksgiving 2026
- Day of week: Thursday
- Full date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Days remaining: 194
- Weeks remaining: 27
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. That is 194 days away — about 27 weeks and 5 days, or roughly 6 months, from today. Thanksgiving is a public observance in the United States, when most government offices, banks, and the postal service are closed. Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday this year, a midweek date — worth noting if you want to plan time off around it.
Counting down turns a vague "soon" into a clear number of days you can plan around — booking travel, sending cards, or simply building anticipation. Many people begin preparing for a date like this two to three months ahead, and a visible countdown helps pace that preparation rather than leaving everything to the final week. If you are counting down to Thanksgiving, you can add a free Outside countdown widget to your iPhone home screen; it updates every day and can be shared with friends and family.
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Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26th. It is a federal holiday in the United States.
History & Significance
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving: A US Federal Observance
Thanksgiving is recognized in the United States as a public observance. Federal holidays mean most government offices, banks, and the postal service are closed, and many schools and businesses follow suit — so the date affects mail delivery, paychecks, and stock-market trading days, not just celebrations.
When a federal holiday falls on a weekend it is typically observed on the nearest weekday, which can shift the long weekend earlier or later than expected. Counting down to Thanksgiving 2026 helps you confirm the actual observed date, plan a three-day weekend, and avoid scheduling appointments or shipments on a day when offices are closed.
Thanksgiving 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — 194 days from today. You can track it with a free countdown widget on your iPhone home screen using the Outside app.
What day of the week is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on a Thursday. Knowing the weekday helps you plan time off, travel, or weekend activities around the date.
How long until Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is 27 weeks away — roughly 7 months from now. That's plenty of time to plan ahead.
Is there a free Thanksgiving countdown app?
Yes. Outside is a free iPhone app with a Thanksgiving countdown widget for your home screen, plus reminder alerts and calendar sync. Used by 300k+ people.
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
Thanksgiving is recognized as a public observance in the United States. On federal holidays most government offices, banks, and the postal service are closed, and many schools and businesses follow the same schedule.
What is closed on Thanksgiving?
Expect federal offices, banks, and post offices to be closed on Thanksgiving, with no regular mail delivery and the stock markets shut. Many private businesses and schools also close, though hours vary.
Does Thanksgiving 2026 create a long weekend?
When a federal holiday lands near a weekend, it is often observed on the nearest weekday, creating a three-day weekend. Counting down to Thanksgiving 2026 helps you confirm the observed date and plan time off around it.
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