Days Until Thanksgiving
Live countdown to Turkey Day 2026
Days Until Thanksgiving 2026
Thanksgiving Breakdown
Summary
There are 290 days, 23 hours, and 17 minutes left until Thanksgiving Day 2026.
Upcoming Thanksgiving Dates
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 26 | Thursday | 290 days |
| 2027 | November 25 | Thursday | 654 days |
| 2028 | November 23 | Thursday | 1018 days |
| 2029 | November 22 | Thursday | 1382 days |
| 2030 | November 28 | Thursday | 1753 days |
Past Thanksgiving Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | November 27 | Thursday |
| 2024 | November 28 | Thursday |
| 2023 | November 23 | Thursday |
| 2022 | November 24 | Thursday |
| 2021 | November 25 | Thursday |
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Can you smell it? The aroma of roasting turkey, the sweetness of pumpkin pie, and the warm scent of cinnamon in the air. It is the season of gratitude, family gatherings, and let's be honest, the best meal of the year. If you are frantically checking the calendar asking, "When is Thanksgiving this year?" or "How many days until Turkey Day?", you have arrived at the perfect destination.
Thanksgiving is more than just a dinner; it is the official kickoff to the Holiday Season. It serves as the gateway to Black Friday shopping, Christmas decorating, and end-of-year reflections. But because the date changes every year, it can be tricky to track. Our Live Thanksgiving Countdown Tool above solves that problem instantly, giving you the precise time remaining down to the second.
When is Thanksgiving 2026? (November 26, 2026)
Unlike Christmas (always Dec 25th) or Halloween (always Oct 31st), Thanksgiving is a "floating holiday." This often leads to confusion. You might remember it being late in the month one year, and surprisingly early the next.
The Golden Rule: In the United States, Thanksgiving is legally observed on the Fourth Thursday of November.
History Byte: This hasn't always been the case. In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt tried to move it to the third Thursday to extend the Christmas shopping season during the Great Depression. It caused mass confusion (dubbed "Franksgiving"). Finally, in 1941, Congress passed a law permanently fixing it to the fourth Thursday.
Quick Date Reference
- 2024: Nov 28
- 2025: Nov 27
- 2026: Nov 26
- 2027: Nov 25
- 2028: Nov 23
Thanksgiving by the Numbers: Analytics & Fun Stats
To understand the scale of this holiday, we need to look at the data. Thanksgiving is a massive logistical event involving travel, food consumption, and economics. Here are the staggering numbers behind the holiday:
46 Million
Turkeys eaten in the USA on this single day.
55.4 Million
Travelers traveling 50+ miles (AAA Data).
4,500
Average calories consumed per person at dinner.
$9.8 Billion
Spent online during Black Friday shopping.
Why Use a Countdown? The Art of Preparation
You might ask, "Why do I need to know how many days until Thanksgiving?" The answer is simple: Preparation. Hosting Thanksgiving is often compared to managing a small wedding. Timing is everything.
The Ultimate Countdown Timeline
Not Just an American Holiday
While this tool is optimized for the US holiday, it is fascinating to note that the concept of a "Harvest Festival" is global.
- Canadian Thanksgiving: Our neighbors to the north celebrate on the second Monday of October. Their harvest season arrives earlier due to the colder climate.
- Erntedankfest (Germany): A similar harvest festival of thanks taking place in early October.
- Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Japan): "Labor Thanksgiving Day" is held on November 23rd, focusing more on thanking workers for their production rather than a harvest meal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Countdown is On!
Whether you are excited for the stuffing, the football games, the parade, or just the nap afterwards, the clock is ticking.
Use our Days Until Thanksgiving tool to stay organized. Bookmark this page and check back as the "Business Days" drop and the excitement rises. From our family to yours, we wish you a season full of gratitude and delicious food.