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What Day Is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on a Thursday — Thursday, November 26, 2026. That's 114 days away.
Knowing the day of the week makes it easy to plan time off, travel, or weekend activities. Add a free countdown widget on your iPhone to keep Thanksgiving in view.
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Date details for Thanksgiving 2026
- Day of week: Thursday
- Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Days remaining: 114
- Weeks remaining: 16
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on a Thursday — Thursday, November 26, 2026. That is 114 days away, or about 16 weeks and 3 months. Thanksgiving is a public observance in the United States, when most government offices, banks, and the postal service are closed.
Use the date above to set a reminder or calendar entry. If Thanksgiving has an official organizer or observing authority, check its latest information before making bookings because times, venues, and local observance details can change. You can also add a free Outside countdown widget to your iPhone home screen; it updates every day and can be shared with other people.
| Date | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days remaining | 114 |
| Weeks remaining | 16 |
| Months remaining | ~3 |
Last updated August 4, 2026
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Thanksgiving: A US Federal Observance
Thanksgiving is recognized in the United States as a public observance. Federal holidays mean most government offices, banks, and the postal service are closed, and many schools and businesses follow suit — so the date affects mail delivery, paychecks, and stock-market trading days, not just celebrations.
When a federal holiday falls on a weekend it is typically observed on the nearest weekday, which can shift the long weekend earlier or later than expected. Counting down to Thanksgiving 2026 helps you confirm the actual observed date, plan a three-day weekend, and avoid scheduling appointments or shipments on a day when offices are closed.
Thanksgiving 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What day is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, Thursday, November 26, 2026. That is 114 days (about 16 weeks) from today.
What day of the week is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on a Thursday. Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 26, 2026; the weekday alone does not determine whether it is a public holiday or a day off.
Is Thanksgiving 2026 on a weekday or weekend?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on a Thursday, which is a weekday. Knowing this early helps you plan time off, travel, or gatherings around the date.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — 114 days away. Add a free countdown widget on your iPhone with the Outside app to keep the date in view.
How many days until Thanksgiving 2026?
There are 114 days until Thanksgiving 2026 on Thursday, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — approximately 16 weeks from now.
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
Thanksgiving is recognized as a public observance in the United States. On federal holidays most government offices, banks, and the postal service are closed, and many schools and businesses follow the same schedule.
What is closed on Thanksgiving?
Expect federal offices, banks, and post offices to be closed on Thanksgiving, with no regular mail delivery and the stock markets shut. Many private businesses and schools also close, though hours vary.
Is the observed date for Thanksgiving 2026 different from its calendar date?
It can be when a federal holiday falls on a weekend, but the applicable rule and workplace schedule should be checked directly. The calendar date alone does not prove that someone has a day off.
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