Days Until Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday 26 November 2026.
About this date
Thanksgiving in the United States is fixed to the fourth Thursday of November, a date set by federal law since 1941 (Canada observes its own Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October, on a separate date). It's the anchor date for the following weekend's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. This page always counts down to the next upcoming Thanksgiving — bookmark it and it stays accurate year after year.
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Frequently asked questions
What date is Thanksgiving?
In the United States, Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November. Canada observes its own Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October — this page counts down to the US date.
Is Black Friday always the day after Thanksgiving?
Yes — Black Friday is defined as the day after the US Thanksgiving, so it moves with Thanksgiving's date each year.