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How Many Days Until Thanksgiving?
See how many days, weeks, and hours are left until Thanksgiving with this free live countdown. It finds the fourth Thursday of November for you.
How to use the Thanksgiving Countdown
- Open this page. The countdown starts on its own and updates every second.
- Read the big number for the days left, or check the weeks, sleeps, and weekends below it.
- Bookmark the page. After Thanksgiving it switches to next year's date on its own.
Thanksgiving dates for the next five years
US Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday of November.
| Year | Thanksgiving Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, November 26 |
| 2027 | Thursday, November 25 |
| 2028 | Thursday, November 23 |
| 2029 | Thursday, November 22 |
| 2030 | Thursday, November 28 |
How to find the date of Thanksgiving
You can find it on any calendar in two steps:
- Look at November and find the first Thursday.
- Count forward three more Thursdays. That fourth Thursday is Thanksgiving.
Because November 1 can fall on any day of the week, Thanksgiving is always between November 22 and November 28.
A simple Thanksgiving planning timeline
- 3 to 4 weeks before: Make your guest list and plan the menu.
- 2 weeks before: Order a fresh turkey or buy a frozen one.
- 4 to 5 days before: Start thawing a frozen turkey in the fridge. Plan about 1 day for every 4 to 5 pounds.
- 1 to 2 days before: Make pies, sides, and anything that can be cooked ahead.
- The day before: Clean the kitchen and set the table.
A clean house makes hosting much easier. Our guide to a quick deep clean can help you get ready. And if you are splitting the bill for a meal out, our tip calculator guide makes the math simple.
Christmas comes right after, so you may also like our Christmas countdown.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Thanksgiving?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days until Thanksgiving in your time zone. It updates on its own every day.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26. In 2027, it is on Thursday, November 25.
Why does the date of Thanksgiving change every year?
In the United States, Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday of November. That Thursday lands on a different date each year, anywhere from November 22 to November 28.
Is this countdown for US or Canadian Thanksgiving?
This countdown is for US Thanksgiving. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.