How Many Days Until Thanksgiving?
That's 7 weeks and 6 days
There are 55 days until Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026. That is 7 weeks and 6 days — roughly 1.8 months, or 1,320 hours.
Counted from today (not including today). This page updates automatically — last rebuilt October 2, 2026.
Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S. See the November 26th countdown for facts and history about the date itself.
Thanksgiving Dates for the Next 6 Years
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 26, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | November 25, 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | November 23, 2028 | Thursday |
| 2029 | November 22, 2029 | Thursday |
| 2030 | November 28, 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | November 27, 2031 | Thursday |
About Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Rooted in harvest festivals and the 1621 feast shared by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag, it is now a day of family gatherings, turkey dinners, parades, and football.
Interesting Facts About Thanksgiving
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863.
In 1941, Congress fixed the date as the fourth Thursday of November, after Franklin D. Roosevelt moved it a week earlier in 1939.
Because it is the fourth Thursday, U.S. Thanksgiving always falls between November 22 and November 28.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been held in New York City since 1924.
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October.
How People Celebrate Thanksgiving
Sharing a turkey dinner with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie
Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Watching NFL football games
Going around the table to share what you are thankful for
Volunteering at food banks and community meals
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Thanksgiving 2026?
As of October 2, 2026, there are 55 days until Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026 — that's 7 weeks and 6 days. The countdown at the top of this page updates live.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thanksgiving 2027 is on Thursday, November 25, 2027.
How is the date of Thanksgiving determined?
Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S, so the calendar date changes every year.