How many days until Thanksgiving?
About Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival, with the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony in 1621. President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed it a national holiday in 1863.
The traditional Thanksgiving meal centers around roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Beyond the feast, Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude and spending time with family. It also marks the beginning of the holiday season, with Black Friday shopping the following day.
When is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Thanksgiving 2027
Thursday, November 25, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Thanksgiving on Thursday?
Thanksgiving was set as the fourth Thursday of November by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941. Lincoln had originally proclaimed it for the last Thursday in November in 1863.
What is the traditional Thanksgiving meal?
The traditional meal features roast turkey (giving the holiday its nickname 'Turkey Day'), stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie.
How many days until Thanksgiving?
There are 136 days until Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026).
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