About the Thanksgiving Countdown
US Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November, so its date changes each year. This page works out the next date for you.
How the date is set
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863. In 1941 Congress set the holiday on the fourth Thursday of November, where it has stayed since.
Plan ahead
- Order a turkey or plan the main dish a week ahead
- Book travel early, as airports get busy
- Share a dish list with family and friends
- Plan Black Friday shopping, which falls the day after
Thanksgiving dates ahead
Because it falls on the fourth Thursday of November, US Thanksgiving can land anywhere from November 22 to November 28. The counter on this page always shows the next one, so you do not need to look up the date each year.
Quick ideas
- Plan the menu and grocery list
- Book travel early
- Count down a family dinner
- Plan Black Friday shopping that follows
Thanksgiving date
The next Thanksgiving is on its usual date. That is a few days, or about a few weeks, from today.
How to use this countdown
The counter updates every second in your local time zone. Press Full screen to show it on a TV or classroom board.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Thanksgiving?
The live counter on this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left until US Thanksgiving.
When is Thanksgiving?
US Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November, so the date changes each year. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.