How Many Days Until Thanksgiving 2026?

Live countdown to Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026). Find exact sleeps left, weekends, working days, total hours, and Black Friday holiday weekend milestones.

Thanksgiving Day Countdown

4th Thursday in November • Thursday, November 26, 2026

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Sleeps Left

329 Sleeps

Weeks & Days

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Working Days

235 days

Weekend Days

94 days

Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Upcoming Thanksgiving Dates (2026–2031)

In the United States, Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November:

Year	Thanksgiving Date	Black Friday	Cyber Monday
2026	November 26, 2026	Nov 27	Nov 30
2027	November 25, 2027	Nov 26	Nov 29
2028	November 23, 2028	Nov 24	Nov 27
2029	November 22, 2029	Nov 23	Nov 26
2030	November 28, 2030	Nov 29	Dec 2
2031	November 27, 2031	Nov 28	Dec 1

Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Milestones

Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest four-day shopping and family travel weekend of the year:

Thanksgiving Day4th Thursday

Family turkey feast, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and traditional NFL football games.

Black FridayNov 27

The biggest in-store and online retail sales event of the year, kicking off holiday gift buying.

Small Business SaturdaySaturday after

Dedicated day celebrating local community merchants, indie shops, and neighborhood boutiques.

Cyber MondayNov 30

Peak e-commerce digital deals, tech clearances, and early holiday parcel promotions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the date of Thanksgiving determined in the US?

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a federal law officially establishing Thanksgiving Day as the fourth Thursday in November. Prior to this, it was traditionally proclaimed by the president each year as the last Thursday.

How many sleeps until Thanksgiving?

There are 329 sleeps left until Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October (coinciding with Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day in the United States). The Canadian holiday celebrates the close of the harvest season earlier in the autumn due to the northern climate.

Is the day after Thanksgiving a federal holiday?

While Black Friday is not a designated US federal holiday, many state governments, school districts, and corporate offices observe it as a paid holiday (often designated as "Day After Thanksgiving" or Native American Heritage Day), creating a four-day holiday weekend.