Thanksgiving Countdown
US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November — 26 November in 2026 and 25 November in 2027. The counter below updates live.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
Countdown to US Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dates 2026–2030
| Year | US Thanksgiving | Black Friday | Canadian Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 26 November 2026 | Friday 27 November 2026 | Monday 12 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday 25 November 2027 | Friday 26 November 2027 | Monday 11 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday 23 November 2028 | Friday 24 November 2028 | Monday 9 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Thursday 22 November 2029 | Friday 23 November 2029 | Monday 8 October 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday 28 November 2030 | Friday 29 November 2030 | Monday 14 October 2030 |
How the date is set
In the United States, Thanksgiving has been fixed by federal law since 1941 as the fourth Thursday of November, so it falls between 22 and 28 November. In Canada, Thanksgiving is the second Monday of October and is a statutory holiday in most provinces. Many American employers also give the Friday after Thanksgiving off, creating a four-day weekend, although that Friday is not a federal holiday.
The busiest travel days of the US year
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after are among the busiest days for US air travel, and highways are heavily congested on Wednesday afternoon. Prices for domestic flights peak for those dates. If you are visiting the US, note that most shops, offices and many restaurants close on Thanksgiving Day itself, while the next day — Black Friday — brings the biggest shopping sales of the year and the start of the Christmas season.
Other harvest festivals
Thanksgiving is one of many harvest celebrations. The Mid-Autumn Festival and Korea's Chuseok fall in September or early October, and Japan has a national Labour Thanksgiving Day on 23 November.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Thanksgiving 2026?
- Thursday 26 November 2026.
- When is Thanksgiving 2027?
- Thursday 25 November 2027.
- When is Canadian Thanksgiving 2027?
- Monday 11 October 2027.
- Is Black Friday a holiday?
- Not a federal holiday, but many employers give the day off.
Sources: U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal holidays · Government of Canada – Public holidays