Thanksgiving Day 2026
There are 26 days until Thanksgiving Day 2026 — Thursday, November 26, 2026.
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About Thanksgiving Day 2026
Thanksgiving Day 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, November 27 off for a four-day weekend.
Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday on the fourth Thursday in November. Post offices, banks, the stock market, government offices and schools close nationwide, and most Americans get a paid day off for a family meal centered on turkey.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Thanksgiving Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | — |
Holidays after Thanksgiving Day 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (Monday)
- Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Ends | Observance |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Election Day | State holiday |
| Nov 3 | Tue | General Election Day | State holiday |
| Nov 5 | Thu | Return Day | State holiday |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving | State holiday |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Cyber Monday | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Date rule
- Fourth Thursday in November; always a Thursday, never shifted
- Legal status
- Federal holiday (5 U.S.C. § 6103); public holiday in all 50 states and DC
- First national proclamation
- 1789 (Washington); annual since Lincoln's 1863 proclamation
- Fixed by law
- Joint resolution of Congress signed December 26, 1941
- Symbolic origin
- 1621 harvest feast at Plymouth with the Wampanoag
Frequently asked questions
What day is Thanksgiving Day in 2026?
Thanksgiving Day 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Is Thanksgiving Day a day off in 2026?
Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Thanksgiving Day 2026?
There are 26 days until Thanksgiving Day 2026 (November 26, 2026) as of today.