How many days until Day After Thanksgiving?
There are 28 days until Day After Thanksgiving 2026 — Friday, November 27, 2026.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Day After Thanksgiving on Friday, November 27, 2026, set by the rule: The day after the fourth Thursday in November. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Day After Thanksgiving is a state holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. The Day After Thanksgiving, the Friday following the fourth Thursday in November, is a paid state holiday in more than half the states. It is not a federal holiday, but as Black Friday it marks the traditional start of the holiday shoping season.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Day After Thanksgiving:
- 14 days to go — Friday, November 13, 2026
- 7 days to go — Friday, November 20, 2026 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Thursday, November 26, 2026
Day After Thanksgiving dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Day After Thanksgiving
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a postal holiday; regular mail delivery and window service. |
| Banks | Open | Not a Federal Reserve holiday; most branches keep normal or slightly reduced hours. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Reduced | Markets trade a shortened session, closing at 1 p.m. Eastern. |
| Federal offices | Open | A regular federal workday, though many employees take leave for the four-day weekend. |
| State and local government | Varies | Closed in more than half the states as a paid state holiday; open in the rest. |
Coming up after Day After Thanksgiving
- Dec 25 Days until Christmas Day 56 days away
- Jan 1 Days until New Year's Day 63 days away
- Jan 18 Days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 80 days away
- Feb 15 Days until Presidents' Day 108 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Day After Thanksgiving?
There are 28 days until Day After Thanksgiving, which falls on Friday, November 27, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Day After Thanksgiving?
There are 4 weekends between now and Day After Thanksgiving on November 27 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Day After Thanksgiving a day off?
Day After Thanksgiving is a state holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.