When is Thanksgiving in the United States?
US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November. The timer calculates that weekday pattern for every year.
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US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November. The timer calculates that weekday pattern for every year.
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Thanksgiving date and countdown
Calendar days and live time
The Thanksgiving page shows the calendar-day gap as well as a live countdown to midnight at the start of the date.
It follows your local time
Everything is calculated in your browser using your device date and time zone. No personal date is sent to the server.
The observed federal holiday
This page targets Thanksgiving Day itself, not a workplace substitute day or a retailer’s promotional calendar.
History and UK traditions
Thanksgiving traditions in the United States
Family meals, travel, parades and gratitude shape one of America’s busiest holiday weekends.
Turkey anchors the traditional meal
Stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce and pies vary by region and family.
Parades open the holiday morning
Large televised parades mix marching bands, performers and giant character balloons.
American football is part of the day
Professional and local games have long accompanied family gatherings.
It is a major travel period
Roads and airports become busy, so transport often needs planning well ahead.
Plan without the rush
Planning for Thanksgiving
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A month or more ahead
Set a realistic budget and note the bookings or purchases needed for Thanksgiving.
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A couple of weeks ahead
Confirm travel, deliveries and plans with the people involved.
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In the final days
Keep only essential tasks and leave room to enjoy the occasion.
Frequently asked
Thanksgiving: questions and answers
It is the fourth Thursday of November.
No. The fourth Thursday falls between 22 and 28 November.
No, this page is specifically for the United States.
It uses the local time zone configured on your device and shows it alongside the result.
Yes. The next valid date is calculated automatically, so the same page continues to work in future years.
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