Holiday Weekday Lookup

What Day of the Week is Thanksgiving?

In 2026, Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday (Thursday, November 26, 2026).

Thanksgiving 2026

Thursday

Weekday21 days away

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21

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Thursday

Thursday, November 26, 2026

3 weeksWeeks & Days
3Total Weeks
0 monthsApprox. Months
504Total Hours
From: November 5, 2026To: Thursday, November 26, 2026

Day of the Week for Thanksgiving (2024–2035)

Review future dates and days of the week for Thanksgiving across the next 12 years:

YearExact DateDay of the WeekWeekend / Weekday
2024Thursday, November 28, 2024ThursdayWeekday
2025Thursday, November 27, 2025ThursdayWeekday
2026UpcomingThursday, November 26, 2026ThursdayWeekday
2027Thursday, November 25, 2027ThursdayWeekday
2028Thursday, November 23, 2028ThursdayWeekday
2029Thursday, November 22, 2029ThursdayWeekday
2030Thursday, November 28, 2030ThursdayWeekday
2031Thursday, November 27, 2031ThursdayWeekday
2032Thursday, November 25, 2032ThursdayWeekday
2033Thursday, November 24, 2033ThursdayWeekday
2034Thursday, November 23, 2034ThursdayWeekday
2035Thursday, November 22, 2035ThursdayWeekday

About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in the US falls on the fourth Thursday of November each year. It is a national holiday celebrating the harvest and blessings of the past year, traditionally observed with a large family meal.

Observance and day-of-week tracking is essential for scheduling family gatherings, organizing work holidays, and booking vacations well in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week is Thanksgiving in 2026?
In 2026, Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday (Thursday, November 26, 2026).
How many days until Thanksgiving?
There are 21 days (3 weeks and 0 days) until Thanksgiving.
Is Thanksgiving on a weekend in 2026?
No, Thanksgiving falls on a weekday (Thursday) in 2026.
Why does Thanksgiving change days of the week each year?
Standard calendar years have 365 days (52 weeks plus 1 day), meaning fixed-date holidays advance by 1 weekday every normal year and 2 weekdays in leap years. Floating holidays (such as Thanksgiving or Memorial Day) are designated by specific weekday rules (e.g. 4th Thursday of November).
When is the next weekend Thanksgiving?
Check the 12-year projection table above for all upcoming occurrences.

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