Countdown
Days until Thanksgiving
US Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November. This live countdown updates for the next occurrence, with travel-friendly facts and US5 place/tool links.
Time remaining
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Anchor date: Thursday, November 26, 1970 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Thanksgiving is in 0 years, 3 months, and 24 days (115 total days) — next date Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Quick facts
- Rule
- Fourth Thursday in November
- Federal holiday
- Yes
- Common travel peak
- Wednesday before + Sunday after
- Related Friday
- Black Friday (retail)
- Typical meal focus
- Turkey dinner (cultural tradition)
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-11-27
· recurrence: thanksgiving · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1621 Harvest feast at Plymouth often cited in popular Thanksgiving origin stories.
- 1863 Lincoln’s proclamation helps establish a national Thanksgiving tradition.
- 1941 Congress sets Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November.
- Each Nov Federal holiday + peak U.S. travel weekend; Black Friday follows.
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FAQ
Why does the date change every year?
Because it is defined as the fourth Thursday of November, not a fixed calendar date.
Does every US state observe it the same day?
Federal Thanksgiving is nationwide on that Thursday. Local proclamations and events can vary.
How do I plan travel across time zones?
Use US5 time-zone pages and ZIP/city pages to coordinate arrivals. The countdown itself is calendar-day based for the holiday.
What about Christmas after Thanksgiving?
Open the Christmas countdown for the next fixed December 25 target.