Thanksgiving 2026
2026
Thanksgiving 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Other movable holidays
Thanksgiving 2026 — 2035
2026Thursday, November 26, 2026
2027Thursday, November 25, 2027
2028Thursday, November 23, 2028
2029Thursday, November 22, 2029
2030Thursday, November 28, 2030
2031Thursday, November 27, 2031
2032Thursday, November 25, 2032
2033Thursday, November 24, 2033
2034Thursday, November 23, 2034
2035Thursday, November 22, 2035
What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving 2026 is a US federal holiday observed on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival and is traced back to a 1621 celebration at Plymouth, Massachusetts, between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people. It became a national holiday in 1863, proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
How is Thanksgiving celebrated?
Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States, centered around a family meal featuring turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. The day features the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and NFL football games. The following day, known as Black Friday, is the biggest shopping day of the year.